Did my country sign the Leaders’ Pledge for Nature?
Over 100 countries are yet to agree to a pact aimed at reversing biodiversity decline
“Future generations will look back in utter despair at the recklessness with which we’ve acted”
Caroline Lucas, Green Party MP and former party leader
New Zealand’s finance sector could soon reveal climate crisis risks – world first
If it passes in Parliament and the Greens form a coalition again the country will be the first in the
China set to go climate neutral by 2060
The world’s biggest source of CO2 will aim to hit peak emissions by 2030
Trump administration methane regulation rollback is catastrophic for climate
The latest in a series of attacks on climate policy that will become a reality unless Biden becomes President
“The government is not protecting us” – letter
150 public figures including Stephen Fry and Mark Rylance leap to XR’s defence
“If candidates are not committed to fighting climate change, the rest of their record is negligible”
Denis Hayes, founder of Earth Day
UK at the heart of European pesticide scandal – investigation
The UK is the largest exporter of chemicals destined for countries with lax regulation
Scientists offer “sneak peek” into the Galapagos’ forgotten worlds
Yet fleet of Chinese fishing vessels threaten these pristine ecosystems.
Thousands protest in Mauritius to demand investigation into oil spill
Government under fire for watering down the facts of the catastrophe.
$103m UN climate fund for Indonesia “shameful” – letter
The country is accused of continuing to "heavily engage in and promote large-scale deforestation".
Latin America makes pact to fight global inequalities
41 million people set to lose jobs in the region as a result of Covid.
Sir Jonathon Porritt: “I don’t believe these politicians will move until people make it impossible for them to do anything else”
Why we need to seize this moment to do a full on climate emergency recovery.
Number of Americans passionate about climate change doubles under Trump’s presidency
Climate change is now the second biggest issue for Americans, after abortion.
UK plan to crack down on illegal deforestation falls short
The proposal does not require the UK to cease trading with companies involved in illegal deforestation.
How to stop the world’s poorest being left behind
Rachel Kyte, Dean of The Fletcher School at Tufts University
Governments urged to tackle organised crime in the fisheries sector
Crimes include money laundering, tax evasion, corruption and human trafficking
Greenland’s melting ice passes “point of no return”
The sobering findings "should spur governments to prepare for sea-level rise", say researchers.
Mexico to phase out weed killer linked to cancer by 2024
This is two years later than the EU has agreed to ban the extremely harmful herbicide.
“The dead hand of the coal industry is an assault on Australian democracy”
David Ritter, CEO of Greenpeace Australia Pacific
Governments post-Covid plans will “make or break” the future of life on Earth
A “strong” green stimulus route could halve the temperature rises expected by 2050, says report.
“Unless politicians hear from people that they want change, nothing will happen”
Juliet Davenport OBE, CEO of Good Energy
Vietnam bans most wildlife trade in bid to stop future pandemic
The directive does not cover wildlife for medicinal use or wild animals being kept as pets.
Chevron is funding racial injustice – report
The oil giant has given over four times more campaign funding to US politicians upholding racial injustice.
“Win-win” solution to tackle Australian unemployment and climate crisis
76,000 jobs would be created if the government took the advice.
Indigenous tribe launches campaign to expel goldminers exploiting chaos caused by Covid
Illegal gold mining activity has already risen sharply since Bolsonaro took office.
Damaging the environment should be a criminal offence – French citizens’ assembly
Macron's latest initiative to involve citizens in the wake of the gilet jaunes movement.
Shell and Nigerian government fail to clean up Niger Delta despite £23m clean-up fund
10 years after a clean-up was demanded, most areas remain heavily contaminated.
World first as EU regulator certifies electric plane
The first and definitely not the last attempt at emissions-free air travel.
Greenpeace prepare major BP court case after defeating UK government
This article originally featured in The Skylark’s newsletter and was written as a condensed news in brief. In 2018, the UK
EU plans to plant 3 billion trees as part of new Green Deal
It's part of the European Commission’s ambitious new European Green Deal.
Denmark’s massive “energy islands” could power a nation
This article originally featured in The Skylark’s newsletter and was written as a condensed news in brief. Denmark’s government has announced
Hope for high seas protection after 30 years of lawlessness
This article originally featured in The Skylark’s newsletter and was written as a condensed news in brief. Just 200 nautical miles
Pakistan uses tree-planting initiative to tackle Covid-19 unemployment
This article originally featured in The Skylark’s newsletter and was written as a condensed news in brief. In 2018, Pakistan’s Prime
US gears up for first ever aviation emissions restrictions
This article originally featured in The Skylark’s newsletter and was written as a condensed news in brief. The USA’s Environmental Protection
Rwanda delivers climate plan early despite COP26 delay
This article originally featured in The Skylark’s newsletter and was written as a condensed news in brief. Rwanda has become the
Oceans can recover by 2050 if supported, study shows
This article originally featured in The Skylark’s newsletter and was written as a condensed news in brief. It is clear that
50th Anniversary of Earth Day on 22 April
This article originally featured in The Skylark’s newsletter and was written as a condensed news in brief. It has been half
Planning applications for UK clean energy projects reach four year high
This article originally featured in The Skylark’s newsletter and was written as a condensed news in brief. Demand for renewable energy
All rooftops in Utrecht to go green
This article originally featured in The Skylark’s newsletter and was written as a condensed news in brief. Under news plans drawn
France sets the benchmark banning all five bee-killing pesticides
This article originally featured in The Skylark’s newsletter and was written as a condensed news in brief. France has become the
Heathrow airport expansion ruled illegal by UK courts
This article originally featured in The Skylark’s newsletter and was written as a condensed news in brief. The UK’s top court
Why don’t we teach children about climate change?
This article originally featured in The Skylark’s newsletter and was written as a condensed news in brief. UK curriculum is failing
UK finally lifts restrictions against onshore wind farms
This article originally featured in The Skylark’s newsletter and was written as a condensed news in brief. The UK has lifted
All new homes in Wales will be powered by clean energy beyond 2025
This article originally featured in The Skylark’s newsletter and was written as a condensed news in brief. All new homes in
Malaysia refuses to be the western world’s dumping ground
This article originally featured in The Skylark’s newsletter and was written as a condensed news in brief. Malaysia’s environment minister, Yeo
Barcelona responds to climate emergency with a £480 million package
This article originally featured in The Skylark’s newsletter and was written as a condensed news in brief. Barcelona has announced major
Scotland continues path to 100% renewables and net-zero status
This article originally featured in The Skylark’s newsletter and was written as a condensed news in brief. Scotland is on track
Simulator plots path to climate rescue
This article originally featured in The Skylark’s newsletter and was written as a condensed news in brief. A simulator to help