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Cop climate summits ‘not fit for purpose’, say UN chiefs

The signatories said they “recognise the important diplomatic milestones of the past...

US quietly abandons push for sharper cuts in climate pollution

Like the Paris Agreement itself, the U.S.-led call would have been non-binding. However such international statements can still have a real-world impact. They signal...

Incredible new £4.5bn ‘super sewer’ now open under UK city to protect huge river

An ambitious clean up operation has been initiated in London with a new £4.5 billion ‘super sewer’ set to slash pollution levels in one...

Less sewage rather than fines should be the priority

For the fourth year running, water companies have been ordered by the...

Ship barred from leaving Spain until it pays £287k after 1,800-litre oil spill

A massive ship has been detained following a 1,800-litre fuel spill in the Canary Islands.The Maritime Authority has locked down the Liberian ship Akhisar,...

The plan to save European farming

On the other hand, this income-based program should not depend on whether farmers comply with additional environmental rules — meaning those that go beyond...

Outcry as water companies say they can’t fix sewage crisis without bill hike

“Private investment is a myth. Nearly every penny of investment privatization has come from our bills, and borrowing has been taken on to pay...

Labour approving London City airport expansion ‘a sign of things to come’

“They’re using the same sort of line that the Tories used – ‘We can deal with climate emissions using offsets and technology.’ But the...

As cruise ships swell in size, carbon emissions follow suit

The increase in cruise ship sizes and the rapid growth in cruise holidays comes at a significant environmental cost, a...

‘Cocaine sharks’ throng Brazilian waters as drug enters ecosystem

The results showed “chronic exposure due to human use of cocaine in...

Couple fined £1,200 by council for clearing up rubbish in street

A council has issued fines amounting to £1,200 to a couple who...

‘Petrol-poisoned water has wrecked our village – it’s a complete mess’

By January 2023, telephone engineers were calling the fire service due to...

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