Environment news
• Fossil fuel industry protests over ‘risky’ assets warning from energy secretary
• Harvard prepares to fight fossil fuel divestment case in court
• World’s biggest offshore windfarm approved for Yorkshire coast
• Canadian mounties’ secret memo casts doubt on climate change threat
• World’s coral reefs face major bleaching event this year, US agency warns
• Minister’s claims that solar panels harm UK food security are false
• Biofuel from trash could create green jobs bonanza, says report
• Germany moves to legalise fracking
• Great Barrier Reef polluters face tougher action under Queensland’s new government
On the blogs
• The rise of cycle touring – from crazy to cool
• Privatisation of UK woodlands is happening by the backdoor
• Oliver Rackham, tree writer, leaves behind big boots to fill
• Nasa climate study warns of unprecedented North American drought
• Is Hawaii’s solar power surge slowing down?
Multimedia
• Siberian tiger video suggests species is returning to China, conservationists say
• The week in wildlife – in pictures
Features and comment
• Has the Hunting Act stopped cruelty towards foxes?
• Real progress on climate change needs trust between all political parties
• The truth behind the wind power subsidies row
• Is wearing fur morally worse than wearing leather?
Observer Ethical Awards
The Observer Ethical Awards are back for their 10 year anniversary. So tell us who you think is making the biggest difference in the fight for environmental and social justice. Browse the categories and nominate today
And finally ...
• Energy-saving oven law gets warm welcome from celebrity chefs
Your Sunday roast is set to get greener as Europe brings in a maximum power limit for ovens