Reports of populism’s death are premature
Investors have been relieved that Emmanuel Macron looks set to be the next French President. But that doesn’t mean the threat of economic nationalism...
Dryland expansion to hit food crops as planet warms
In what may be good news only for cactus, termites and drought-resistant grasses, subtropical dry areas are going to expand over large parts of...
European commissioners to discuss glyphosate renewal tomorrow as petition against it closes in on...
April 25th 2017
European commissioners are due to meet on Wednesday, April 26th, to discuss the possible renewal of glyphosate for 15 years. The European...
Brazilian government fires top anti-deforestation official
The head of Brazil’s anti-deforestation department has been fired in a dispute over the way trends are monitored.Thelma Krug, who is also a vice...
Cut fossil fuel use ‘dramatically’ to meet climate goals, says Shell-backed report
The use of fossil fuel, particularly coal and oil, must decline “sharply” if the world is to meet the goals of the Paris accord, according...
NASA study confirms biofuels reduce jet engine pollution
The DC-8's four engines burned either JP-8 jet fuel or a 50-50 blend of JP-8 and renewable alternative fuel of hydro processed esters and...
Vulnerable nations call on G20 to end fossil fuel subsidies by 2020
The world’s 49 most climate vulnerable countries have called on the G20 to finally set a date – preferably 2020 – for a phase out...
Fashion industry continues to lack transparency about impacts on environment and workers, report finds
An alarming number of companies within the fashion industry continue to lack transparency about impacts on the environment and workers along their supplies chains,...
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