Violent gangsterism and illegal operations dominate sand mining in the global south.
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The Prime Minister's flimsy new government programme suggests he leads a Government that is fresh out of ideas
New polling shows the Conservatives are set to lose big to Sadiq Khan in next year's London mayoral election, despite Sunak's attempts to weaponise, anti-green, anti-ULEZ votes
The global warming problem seems increasingly insoluble. The past record shows growing gaps between ambition and achievement, decreasing time in which to act, and governments, including Australia’s, stubbornly sticking to policies that have failed to stop emissions growth. Clues to the reasons behind this can be found in the Treasurer’s address to the Economic and Continue reading »
The petrochemical industry is lobbying for “advanced recycling” as a solution to plastic pollution, but a new report reveals a troubling track record at U.S. facilities.
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How warming oceans could deplete nutrition for millions in the tropics.
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It was meant to be a disaster, but the doomsayers appear to be in retreat.
Dr Gail Bradbrook had been threatened with contempt of court for giving her motivations for direct action. She carried on through over a dozen interruptions.
How an elite clique of math-addled economists hijacked climate policy.
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Industrial emissions, many hard-to-abate, are increasing. Norway leads the roll-out of EVs but China dominates the number purchased and the production of steel and EV batteries. 40% of amphibians are threatened with extinction. Industry’s rising GHG emissions Industrial activities – for example mining, manufacturing, construction and waste processing but not including the energy sector – Continue reading »