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Planning bill ‘throws environmental protection to the wind’, say UK nature chiefs

admin — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 06:00:35 +0000

Heads of 32 charities warn proposals could push species towards extinction and lead to irreversible habitat loss

The heads of 32 UK nature organisations have written to the government warning that the planning bill “throws environmental protection to the wind”.

The planning and infrastructure bill, which is at committee stage in parliament, aims to streamline regulations for developers so they can speed up their projects.

Mackerel stocks near breaking point because of overfishing, say experts

admin — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 04:00:32 +0000

Northeast Atlantic mackerel populations depleted, and Good Fish Guide says shoppers should look for other options

Mackerel stocks are nearing a “breaking point”, experts have said as the fish is downgraded as a sustainable option.

People should be eating herring instead, the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) said, because mackerel continues to be overfished by countries including Norway and the UK.

Palau president delivers barb at Peter Dutton over ‘water lapping your door’ hot mic joke

admin — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 23:36:17 +0000

Surangel Whipps Jr also strongly backs Australia’s bid to host a UN climate conference

Campaigners find sewage pollution and E coli in Boat Race water

admin — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 23:01:24 +0000

Tests ahead of Sunday’s race revealed E coli levels three times above the threshold for poor bathing water

Water quality along the stretch of the River Thames which will host the iconic Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race has been classified as poor by clean water campaigners, as a result of E coli from sewage pollution.

Testing carried out along the four-mile route, which the university rowing teams will tackle on Sunday, has revealed E coli levels which are three times above the threshold for poor bathing water status.

Trump to reportedly cut grant for key US steel project in Vance’s home town

admin — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 21:53:45 +0000

Outcry as CNN reports president to stop funds for program that would have created jobs in Middletown, Ohio

Despite promises to bolster the US manufacturing industry, the Trump administration is reportedly planning to cut a key program that invests in some of the biggest manufacturing industries in the US, including in JD Vance’s home town of Middletown, Ohio.

Declining insect biodiversity in the tropics

admin — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:19:28 +0000

Ecologists are investigating the decline of insect populations in the world's tropical forests. Insects, the most abundant and diverse group of animals on Earth, are experiencing alarming declines, prompting this research effort.

Trump signs orders to allow coal-fired power plants to remain open

admin — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:50:31 +0000

Move aimed at addressing rise in power demand for datacenters, AI and EVs, but environmentalists call it a step back

Donald Trump signed four executive orders on Tuesday aimed at reviving coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel that has long been in decline, and which substantially contributes to planet-heating greenhouse gas emissions and pollution.

Bogong moths and the traditional owners scaling mountains to track them – video

admin — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:00:19 +0000

Deberra, as the insects are known in the Taungurung language, are a vital food source for animals across Victoria's alpine country — so their rapid decline has implications for the entire ecosystem. The bogong moth is one of the more than 2,000 Australian species listed as being under threat in what scientists are calling an extinction crisis

It’s up to each of us to help save life on Earth – I love this challenge | Bob Brown

admin — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:00:16 +0000

Taking action against species extinction can be risky but it’s better than surrender

Not enough water available for Coalition’s nuclear proposal to run safely, report finds

admin — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:00:16 +0000

Analyst says nuclear is the ‘thirstiest’ energy source, as report commissioned by Liberal supporters throws doubt on plan’s feasibility