OpinionCarbon footprints The Guardian view on the government’s net-zero targets: too much hot air Setting ambitious…
Month: July 2021
Health costs of gun violence exceed $1 billion a year, GAO says
Treating firearm-related injuries in the U.S. costs more than $1 billion annually, with public health programs…
UK roadbuilding strategy needs to take in climate commitments, government says
Transport policy UK government admits it must review GBP27bn roads policy to account for climate ‘Fundamental…
What is the EU’s plan to tackle global heating – and will it work?
Climate change What is the EU’s plan to tackle global heating – and will it work?…
EU’s green deal plans launched with ‘make-or-break decade’ warning
European Commission EU’s green deal plans launched with ‘make-or-break decade’ warning Crucial period in climate and…
Amazon rainforest now emitting more CO2 than it absorbs
Amazon rainforest Amazon rainforest now emitting more CO2 than it absorbs Cutting emissions more urgent than…
Urban heat island effect exacerbating summer heatwaves, study shows
Climate change Urban heat island effect exacerbating summer heatwaves, study shows Reflective surfaces, green roofs can…
UK ‘sacrificing’ fishing sector for offshore windfarms, says industry
Fishing industry UK ‘sacrificing’ fishing sector for offshore windfarms, says industry Ambition to expand offshore wind…
Democrats’ next political high-wire act: Selling their $3.5T budget deal
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks to reporters. | J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo Top Senate Democrats…
Campaigners hail end of opencast coalmines in UK after latest victory
Mining Campaigners hail end of opencast coalmines in UK after latest victory Rejection of planned scheme…