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Trump has launched an unprecedented assault on the environment. Where’s the pushback?

admin — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:56:30 +0000

Climate deniers expected more resistance to the fossil fuel blitz. But Democrats, billionaires and activists have gone silent

This story is published in partnership with DeSmog, the climate investigations site

Analysis finds urban areas in England where no one lives within 15-minute walk of nature

admin — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:52:41 +0000

Government says it is working to solve ‘postcode lottery’ of access to green or blue spaces

There are urban areas of England where no one lives within a 15-minute walk of nature, government data shows, as ministers scramble to meet their access to nature targets.

While the data shows 80% of people live within walking distance of green or blue spaces such as a river, park or woodland, it also reveals a disparity between rural and poorer urban areas.

Union tries to seize control of works council at Tesla’s German factory

admin — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:18:02 +0000

Lawsuits and slander claims fly in IG Metall’s battle with Elon Musk over employment rights and conditions

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Europe’s largest trade union is trying to gain control of the works council at Elon Musk’s Tesla gigafactory near Berlin, in an industrial relations showdown marked by lawsuits and mutual accusations of slander.

South West Water admits criminal offence over Devon parasite outbreak

admin — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:12:00 +0000

Firm admits supplying water unfit for human consumption after nearly 150 people fell ill

A major utility company has admitted supplying water unfit for human consumption after a parasite outbreak in Devon made almost 150 people sick.

South West Water (SWW) pleaded guilty to the criminal offence relating to the cryptosporidiosis outbreak in Brixham, Devon, which affected 2,500 homes.

Global sea levels have been underestimated due to poor modelling, research suggests

admin — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:00:35 +0000

Analysis shows average levels are 30cm higher than thought, and up to 150cm in south-east Asia and Indo-Pacific

Sea levels around the world have been underestimated due to inaccurate modelling, with research suggesting ocean levels are far higher than previously understood.

The finding could significantly affect assessments of the future impacts of global heating and the effects on coastal settlements.

‘A real dark situation to be in’: thousands of starving seabirds stranded in biggest ‘wreck’ in a decade

admin — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:00:20 +0000

Puffins, guillemots, razorbills and terns are washing up on shores across Europe, after a string of storms affected their ability to find food

The two puffins washed up among seaweed and bits of plastic on a beach in Newquay, Cornwall, on a damp February morning. Normally, these much-loved seabirds pull in crowds of tourists eager to see their courtship rituals, but these were rolling in the surf, dead. Most people walking past probably missed them.

World’s largest krill harvester at centre of row over ‘blue tick’ sustainability label

admin — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:00:18 +0000

Aker QRILL is facing criticism of its fishery management amid calls by environmentalists for curbs on Antarctic fishing of the keystone species

Environmental groups have objected to the recommendation of a “blue tick” sustainability label being awarded to a Norwegian krill fishing giant, amid concerns over concentrated fishing pressure and dramatic climate-driven effects on the Antarctic’s fragile ecosystem.

Protect caterpillars as UK’s moth population plummets, urge charities

admin — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:00:41 +0000

Instead of removing plant-munching caterpillars, gardeners asked to take relaxed attitude to support the moths many of them grow into

As spring unfolds and plants come to life, gardeners often fight a losing battle against the caterpillars who munch their cabbages.

Timelapse vision of rare blood moon lunar eclipse in New Zealand – video

admin — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 02:01:23 +0000

A rare total lunar eclipse on Tuesday night resulted in a spectacular blood moon, captured by Josh Aoraki from the Te Whatu Stardome in Auckland

Red alert: the best photos of the rare blood moon total lunar eclipse – in pictures

Red alert: the best photos of the rare blood moon total lunar eclipse – in pictures

admin — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:48:53 +0000

A rare total lunar eclipse on Tuesday night resulted in a spectacular blood moon, seen first in Western Australia, then in parts of Asia, Europe and across North America. The next total eclipse will be New Year’s Eve 2028

From sacred sisters to hyper-sexualised models: PhotoVogue festival – in pictures