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'Flight-shaming' could slow growth of airline industry, says Iata
Climate now ‘top of the agenda’ for investors as airlines try to lower carbon emissions
Damian Carrington
'Flight-shaming' could slow growth of airline industry, says Iata
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The Guardian view on the IMF and World Bank: back a global Green New Deal | Editorial
Editorial: At 75, the Bretton Woods institutions face an identity crisis. It’s time for them to chart a fresh course
Damian Carrington
The Guardian view on the IMF and World Bank: back a global Green New Deal | Editorial
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Swan stops traffic on M1 northbound
The bird was shepherded on to a slip road and rescued shortly afterwards.
US green economy has 10 times more jobs than the fossil fuel industry
The green economy, covering renewable energy to environmental consultancy, is now so large in the US that it employs 10 times as many people as the fossil fuel industry
Damian Carrington
US green economy has 10 times more jobs than the fossil fuel industry
By @adamvaughan_uk
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British Airways boss says Heathrow is unlikely to get a third runway due to environmental concerns
The boss of British Airways owner IAG believes the £14bn third runway at Heathrow Airport is unlikely to go ahead due to a growing backlash over the environment.
Damian Carrington
British Airways boss says Heathrow is unlikely to get a third runway due to environmental concerns telegraph.co.uk/business/2019/… via @telebusiness
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Wildlife photographer of the year 2019 winners – in pictures
Hailing from the Chinese province of Qinghai, Yongqing Bao has won the prestigious wildlife photographer of the year 2019 title for his image, The Moment, which frames the standoff between a Tibetan fox and a marmot. A powerful frame of both humour...
Southwest Atlantic humpbacks on recovery path
The population first ravaged by commercial whalers in the 1900s is almost back to where it was.
Tonnes of crops left to rot as farms struggle to recruit EU workers
Brexit fears and fall in sterling causing pickers to stay away, says National Farmers’ Union
Damian Carrington
ICYM - Tonnes of crops left to rot as UK farms struggle to recruit EU workers
#brexit
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Growing preference for SUVs challenges emissions reductions in passenger car market
Growing SUVs sales offset oil savings from electric cars
Damian Carrington
SUVs were the 2nd-largest contributor to increase in global CO2 emissions since 2010 after power sector, but ahead of heavy industry and aviation
via @IEA
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UK airport expansion plans make 2050 climate change target unlikely
London Heathrow, with its plan for a controversial third runway, is hoping to attract a further 50 million passengers on its own.
Germany plans to nearly double taxes on short-haul flights
Berlin plans to almost double taxes on short-haul flights under Germany's e...
Bank of England boss says global finance is funding 4C temperature rise
Mark Carney says capital markets are financing projects likely to fuel a catastrophic rise in global heating
Damian Carrington
Global financial system is backing carbon-producing projects that will raise temperature of planet by a devastating 4C, says governor of the Bank of England Mark Carney
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Little progress made in tackling air pollution in Europe, research says
European Environment Agency found levels of fine particulate matter stalled after decades of reductions
The Guardian's climate pledge 2019
Today, we are making a public pledge to ourselves and our readers, that we are committed to taking responsibility for our role - both journalistically and institutionally - on how to impact the climate crisis we are facing.
Today we pledge to give the climate crisis the attention it demands | Katharine Viner
The Guardian’s editor-in-chief explains why support from our readers is crucial in enabling us to produce fearless, independent reporting that addresses the climate emergency
How do we rein in the fossil fuel industry? Here are eight ideas
Individual action alone won’t solve the climate crisis. So what legal and policy changes might help?
Firms ignoring climate crisis will go bankrupt, says Mark Carney
Bank of England governor warns of financial collapse linked to climate emergency
Pesticides and antibiotics polluting streams across Europe
Wildlife and human health are threatened say scientists as Syngenta accepts ‘undeniable demand’ for change
Fossil fuel firms' social media fightback against climate action
Industry funds ‘grassroots’ resistance to tougher rules while touting green credentials, study shows
Damian Carrington
Fossil fuel firms spending millions on campaigns to fight climate regulations at the same time as PR touting their dedication to a low-carbon future
#ThePolluters
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