Achieving the UK’s net zero target by 2050 will cost less than a single oil shock and bring health and economic benefits while insulating the country against future costs, the government’s climate advisers have forecast. Eliminating the UK’s reliance on fossil fuels by adopting renewable energy and green technologies, such as electric vehicles and heat…
All’s quiet in the Lady Chapel, sheltered from the bustle of the city by thick limestone walls of Totternhoe clunch, quarried just a few miles north-west in Bedfordshire. But though I’m aware of being alone in a vast vaulted space, when I look at the stonework, I feel surrounded by the echoes of women who’ve…
Greek security forces are on a heightened alert due to the war in the Middle East. File photo. Credit: AMNA Minister of Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysochoidis has warned that Europe, and hence Greece, is currently operating within a “war environment,” emphasizing the urgent need for increased vigilance and reinforced security measures across Greece. In an…
In today’s edition: Nuclear, fossil fuels, cattle Source link
1.3 Fossil energy infrastructure incidents Iran and the Gulf control a substantial share of global oil and gas production, and facilities producing, refining, storing and exporting these fossil fuels have been the focus of attacks. These carry significant environmental risks through spills, fires and disrupted operations. Israeli attacks on four oil facilities in and around…
“We are delighted to have Great Park as our training site for the 2026 FIFA World Cup,” U.S. Soccer Sporting Director Matt Crocker said in a statement. “The facilities are simply outstanding and will provide the perfect training environment for our team to prepare to be successful at the World Cup.” Added Agran: “We are…
Climate breakdown is shrinking the amount of time that people can safely go about their lives, according to a study that shows a third of the world’s population now resides in areas where heat severely limits activity. Rising temperatures, driven by the continued burning of fossil fuels, are making it difficult even for many young,…
The European Commission has announced an investment of €103 million in seven strategic environment and climate projects across Europe, funded under the LIFE programme. In a statement, the Commission said that the projects, which are located in Finland, France, Greece, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia and Spain, will ‘contribute to strengthening the EU’s prosperity, reinforcing economic…
Too often, the nature sector is paralysed by politeness, terrified of being seen as ‘difficult’. But with the government reportedly primed to bring forward sweeping deregulatory reforms under the banner of nuclear expansion, our movement needs to find some grit before its too late, writes campaigner and TV presenter Chris Packham. Source link
When the U.S. and Israel first bombed Iran on February 28, the impacts on global markets were immediate. Oil prices have risen, and fears of energy shortages have spread to every corner of the world. Yet as the war in Iran intensifies, so do the environmental impacts. But what is the true toll of war…
