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California’s famed Highway 1 collapsed last week. It’s sure to happen again
California's Highway 1 has been ruptured by a landslide that is expected to keep 23 miles of the iconic road snaking through the state's...
David Attenborough calls for ban on ‘devastating’ deep sea mining
Sir David Attenborough has urged governments to ban deep sea mining, following a study warning of "potentially disastrous" risks to the ocean's life-support systems...
Norway and the A-ha moment that made electric cars the answer
In 1995, the lead singer of the 1980s band A-ha and the head of the Norwegian environmental group Bellona climbed improbably into a converted...
Homeowners who put in flood defences may pay less for insurance
Homeowners in flood-hit areas could be entitled to discounted insurance premiums if they install protections against the elements under government proposals.Ministers on Monday launched...
Anger as Environment Agency executive takes job at Southern Water
One of the most senior executives at the Environment Agency is leaving to join a water company that is under criminal investigation by the...
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Ardern disputes Greta Thunberg’s criticism of New Zealand climate policy
Prime minister says New Zealand is doing more than activist suggests after Thunberg tweets about ‘so-called climate emergency declaration’The prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, has...
Businesses making eco-friendly claims to be vetted by watchdog
Competition and Markets Authority says rising demand may lead to ‘greenwashing’Companies that market their products or services as eco-friendly are to be scrutinised by...
The low-hanging fruit in the climate battle? Cutting down on meat | Gaby Hinsliff
Eating fewer animal products and less dairy would make a huge difference to carbon emissionsSomething is cooking in the world of climate politics. Or,...