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South Africa announces a national state of disaster, easing solar rollout in hospitals and schools
13.02.2023
South Africa announces a national state of disaster, easing solar rollout in hospitals and schools
After months of rolling power cuts, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a state of national disaster. South Africa’s…
‘From death comes life’: The human composting campaigners lighting the way to a greener afterworld
12.02.2023
‘From death comes life’: The human composting campaigners lighting the way to a greener afterworld
Terramation or ‘human composting’ has been legalised in six US states recently yet it’s still not offered anywhere in Europe.…
Mining Europe’s biggest rare earth deposit could make life ‘impossible’ for Sámi communities
11.02.2023
Mining Europe’s biggest rare earth deposit could make life ‘impossible’ for Sámi communities
In January, Swedish state-owned mining company LKAB discovered more than 1 million tonnes of rare earth minerals in Kiruna, Sweden’s…
Why have Irish energy companies been told to drop ‘misleading’ 100% renewable claims?
11.02.2023
Why have Irish energy companies been told to drop ‘misleading’ 100% renewable claims?
Electricity companies in Ireland are misleading consumers with claims they supply 100 per cent renewable energy, an advertising watchdog has…
Spain’s rubbish dumps are attracting white storks, but danger lurks in the trash
10.02.2023
Spain’s rubbish dumps are attracting white storks, but danger lurks in the trash
Hundreds of storks are getting hooked on a ‘trash diet’ in Spain, sticking near landfill sites instead of flying south…
Wildlife Photographer of the Year: ‘Dream’ shot of elusive snow leopard wins people’s choice award
09.02.2023
Wildlife Photographer of the Year: ‘Dream’ shot of elusive snow leopard wins people’s choice award
An elusive snow leopard is the winning subject of the latest Wildlife Photographer of the Year’s People’s Choice Award. It’s…
‘I am not part of the problem’: Bill Gates says his private jet and climate activism are compatible
09.02.2023
‘I am not part of the problem’: Bill Gates says his private jet and climate activism are compatible
Bill Gates has shrugged off allegations that he’s a hypocrite for climate campaigning while travelling by private jet. In an…
‘Tipping point’: Renewable energy to become the world’s top source of electricity by 2025
09.02.2023
‘Tipping point’: Renewable energy to become the world’s top source of electricity by 2025
Renewable energy will become the world’s top source of electricity within three years, new data reveals. Demand for electricity is…
Shell’s board of directors sued over ‘flawed’ climate strategy in first-of-its-kind lawsuit
09.02.2023
Shell’s board of directors sued over ‘flawed’ climate strategy in first-of-its-kind lawsuit
Shell’s board of directors are being personally sued over their alleged failure to properly manage risks associated with the climate…
Climate win: Australia blocks new coal mine 10km from Great Barrier Reef
08.02.2023
Climate win: Australia blocks new coal mine 10km from Great Barrier Reef
Australia has blocked a proposal for a new coal mine near the Great Barrier Reef. On Wednesday, the Australian government…