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- It’s a climate-vulnerable nation, while also being the world’s sixth-largest greenhouse-gas emitter. Global investment in climate action is vital
- ‘Will it change the weather? Will wildlife cope?’: Europe rushes to build energy megaprojects in Chile Fri, 14 Nov 25, 11:00pmThe country’s government is upbeat about the economic prospects of the growing number of windfarms, solar parks and industrial complexes but others warn of ‘green colonialism’
- ‘Will it change the weather? Will wildlife cope?’: Europe’s rush to build energy projects in Chile might not be as green as it seems Fri, 14 Nov 25, 11:00pmThe country’s government is upbeat about the economic prospects of the growing number of windfarms, solar parks and industrial complexes but others warn of ‘green colonialism’
- My father, Ken Saro-Wiwa, died fighting for a clean Nigeria. Thirty years on it’s time to stop sucking on the dirty teat of the oil cash cow | Noo Saro-Wiwa Mon, 10 Nov 25, 11:15pmIn 1995, as one of the Ogoni Nine, he was hanged after protesting against Shell’s oil pollution. With education and a move towards renewable energy, we can honour his legacy
- Offshore windfarm projects may be exempted from new UK nature rules Wed, 29 Oct 25, 2:04amExclusive: Firms say added costs would mean they are unable to install enough turbines to meet green energy goals
- ‘The Dubai of South America’: how the promise of riches from lithium mining turned to dust in Bolivia Wed, 3 Sep 25, 9:00pmPoliticians have long promised the critical metal will rescue the economy but Indigenous locals say the push to exploit vast reserves threatens the ecosystem and their livelihoods
- Which way will the wind blow? Decision day looms for planned windfarm on Tasmania’s Robbins Island Sat, 16 Aug 25, 1:00amBird lovers and business leaders await verdict on a long-fought proposal to build up to 100 turbines
- Gorilla habitats and pristine forest at risk as DRC opens half of country to oil and gas drilling bids Tue, 29 Jul 25, 2:01pmGovernment launches licensing round for 52 fossil fuel blocks, potentially undermining a flagship conservation initiative and affecting an estimated 39 million people
- Murray Watt knocks back objections to Woodside’s North West Shelf extension and clears way for final decision Thu, 22 May 25, 5:18pmEnvironment minister due to decide on controversial plan by end of the month in one of his first major challenges in new portfolio
- Saving Greenery From the Greens Thu, 15 May 25, 7:00pmThe language of faithful, historical conservatism makes use of these concepts – stewardship, inheritance, intergenerational obligation – and it is from these that a new liturgy of ‘Right-wing’ environmentalism is...
- Planning and infrastructure bill is not a ‘great nature sellout’ | Letters Thu, 1 May 25, 2:47amMary Creagh MP responds to a piece by George Monbiot and says the bill is a win-win for people and for nature recovery
- Norway to open protected rivers to hydropower plants Fri, 14 Feb 25, 5:21amGreen politicians describe plan as ‘a historic attack on Norwegian nature’
- Land use plan for England to map best areas for farming and nature Fri, 31 Jan 25, 5:00pmMinister to announce consultation that will exclude certain areas from housing, solar panels and onshore wind
- Hinkley Point C owner warns fish protection row may further delay nuclear plant Thu, 30 Jan 25, 6:00pmSolution to stop River Severn fish stocks being sucked into cooling systems taking too long to resolve, EDF says
- Solar power to the people: how the sun is bringing light – and TV – to Amazon villages Tue, 29 Oct 24, 11:00pmTheir fuel resources have long been plundered by others, while national grids have failed to connect them. Now, solar panels could give more than electricity to Indigenous people
- Given the amount of industrialization occurring around the World, its very important that we preserve what 'wilds' we have left for future generations and to make sure we keep the natural species diversity high.