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Government departments at odds over protecting Yabba State Forest near the Sunshine Coast from logging

Queensland's environment department wants much of Yabba State Forest protected — but the agriculture department has plans for selective logging there until at least next year.

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Ministers told bee-killing pesticide approval does not square with nature aims

Green MP Caroline Lucas criticised Defra’s decision to renew farmers’ permission to use pesticides which contain neonicotinoids.

The Independent UK

The rise of corporate landlords: how they are swallowing city centres like Manchester one block of flats at a time

The housing prospects for young people in the UK were completely changed by the global financial crisis of 2007-09. While the government largely succeeded in rescuing the banks and the housing market, it created an environment where house prices remained high and mortgages were only available to those who could…

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Sadiq Khan urged to spend £1bn to safeguard 200,000 London homes at flood risk

In the summer of 2021 large parts of London saw severe flash floods which caused nine Tube stations to be closed

Evening Standard

What is the Environmental Improvement Plan 2023? Greenpeace criticises government plan

The Government’s optimistic environmental plan has received some criticism.

Evening Standard

Plant trees in cities to cut high summer temperature deaths, study advises

Researchers say urban trees provide substantial public health and environmental benefits

Evening Standard

Hybrid future? Interbreeding can make heat-averse species more resilient to climate change

As the climate heats up rapidly, many species will struggle to avoid extinction. If they had time, they could evolve to the new environmental conditions. But they don’t. That’s where hybridisation could help. When related species interbreed, the flow of new genetic diversity could help them adapt to warmer environments.

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I study how radiation interacts with the environment – and the capsule lost in WA is a whole new ballgame

By now, you’ve probably heard about a tiny radioactive capsule that went missing from the back of a truck somewhere in Western Australia. Inside is a small but dangerous amount of Caesium-137, a radioactive chemical element that can harm both people and nature.

The Conversation

No longer the bridesmaid

Some 3,000kg of baby's breath flowers decorated a wedding reception under the concept of "The Flower Nebula". After the reception, Chayawat Panjaphakdee, better known as "Joe Rainforest", the managing director of Rainforest Thailand and Rakdok, did not want to trash the flowers. When Seacon Square Srinakarin asked him to design…

Bangkok Post

Methane emissions from offshore oil and gas severely under-reported, study finds

An environmental group is concerned offshore oil and gas industries are underestimating their emissions after an international study found methane leaks were under-reported in the UK.

ABC News

Thérèse Coffey admits UK can’t achieve air pollution target advised by experts

Environment secretary sets lower 10-year objective for cleaner air but researchers say their goal is reachable with stronger action

The Guardian - UK

Wyndford flats denied listed status in blow for tenants hoping to stop demolition

Historic Environment Scotland has concluded that the four Wyndford tower blocks facing demolition are not of "special architectural or historic interest" despite calls to save them.

Glasgow Live

Time for stronger forestry regulations to control pollution

Forestry practices need updating to meet acceptable environmental bottom lines, says Gary Taylor

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Environmental concerns are on the rise across the world–but Americans’ support for climate action has been stagnant for years. Here’s why

Al Gore's 2006 documentary won over Americans to the climate cause–but the scientific debate and political polarization have hardened attitudes since.

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The Independent UK

Environment Agency workers to walk out in pay dispute

Unison and Prospect members in areas including river inspection, flood forecasting, coastal risk management and pollution control will strike.

Fortune

Fintech Moov just raised $45 million in a ‘very difficult’ environment. Here’s how

Moov Financial spent three months raising its latest round that saw Visa investing for the first time.

Asharq Al-Awsat

NATO, Japan Pledge to Strengthen Ties in Face of ‘Historic’ Security Threat

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg and Japanese premier Fumio Kishida pledged on Tuesday to strengthen ties, saying Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its growing military cooperation with China had created the most tense security environment since World War Two. The comments came in a statement issued during Stoltenberg's trip to Japan…

The Conversation

Plastic pollution in Nigeria: whose job is it to clean up the mess?

Take a walk or drive through the streets of most Nigerian cities, and you will see plastic waste everywhere. The country’s rivers, lakes and ocean are also full of discarded plastic. Nigeria is estimated to generate about 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste annually. Plastic accounts for 15% of the…

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Property owners along the proposed Hunter Gas Pipeline route stand by their rights

The NSW Environment Defenders office estimates more than 400 landholders could be directly impacted by the proposed Hunter Gas Pipeline route.

ABC News

Playground rubber surface at Bargara criticised for effects on health and environment

Safety concerns over rubber surfaces used in children's playgrounds have prompted some councils to remove it. An environmental group wants it to happen everywhere.

The Independent UK

Environmentalists blast Government’s roadmap for a cleaner, greener country

Plans to restore nature, improve environmental quality, and increase the prosperity of the country are to be set out by the Government on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

Farmers will be key to plan to restore England’s green spaces and wildlife

Environmental Improvement Plan includes many ambitious pledges but hard-pressed agricultural sector will need effective support

The Guardian - UK

Every household in England ‘to be within 15 minutes of green space or water’

Major environmental plan includes tackling sewage spills and restoring wildlife habitats but critics question lack of funding

The Independent UK

Germany pledges $222 million for Brazil environment, Amazon

Germany announced on Monday that it would make 204 million euros ($222 million) available for environmental policies in Brazil

Glasgow Live

Historic Sauchiehall Street M&S facade 'should be saved from demolition'

Paul Sweeney MSP calls for the facade of the historic Sauchiehall Street building to be saved from demolition have been backed by Historic Environment Scotland.

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