Airline emissions ‘far higher than previous estimates’
The aviation industry’s failure to curb its soaring carbon emissions could lead to the “worst case scenario” for climate change, as envisaged by the United Nations.
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The green tax revolt: Britons will not foot bill to save planet, poll shows
More than seven in 10 voters insist that they would not be willing to pay higher taxes in order to fund projects to combat climate change, according to a new poll released to coincide with the local elections.
Cracking up: the ice shelf as big as Northern Ireland
It is one of the biggest in Antarctica and, for the past century, the massive Wilkins ice shelf appeared to have escaped the ravages of global warming. But now, enormous cracks have appeared in this floating ice platform the size of Northern Ireland. Scientists say it is breaking apart at an unprecedented rate after warmer temperatures weakened it.
How the blurring of the seasons is a harbinger of climate calamity
Spring, which officially starts today, is starting to dissolve as a distinct season as climate change takes hold.
Britain’s year zero: UK to leap from ‘laggard to leader’ on carbon dioxide emissions
Every new building put up in Britain will have to be zero carbon, emitting none of the pollution that is the main cause of global warming, the Government will announce this week.
The Battle of Lewis: wind farm plan is blown off course
A huge row over the biggest land-based wind farm ever proposed in Britain is coming to a climax this weekend.
Wind farm plan is blown off course
A huge row over the biggest land-based wind farm ever proposed in Britain is coming to a climax this weekend.