Helena Horton Environment reporter / THE GUARDIAN

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09 12 2023 | 01:09

UK bans giant rhubarb after study finds popular garden plant is invasive species

With its dramatic leaves and sprawling structure, the giant rhubarb has long been a popular garden plant, gracing the grounds of stately homes and multiple National Trust properties. But the UK…

24 11 2023 | 17:25

Motor emissions could have fallen by over 30% without SUV trend, report says

Emissions from the motor sector could have fallen by more than 30% between 2010 and 2022 if vehicles had stayed the same size, a report has found. Instead, the size of the average car ballooned as…

17 11 2023 | 16:07

UK government weakens energy efficiency targets for farmers

Improvement targets for horticulture and poultry reduced after lobbying from National Farmers’ Union The UK government has weakened energy efficiency targets for farmers after lobbying from the…

23 10 2023 | 18:01

Welsh Water admits spilling untreated sewage near dolphin habitat for decade

The company released wastewater from treatment plants despite overflow levels not being hit Welsh Water has admitted to spilling untreated sewage near a rare dolphin habitat for at least a decade.

16 10 2023 | 20:09

Give Britons the right to plant to green up public spaces, Gove adviser says

Thinktank Create Streets calls for people to be allowed to grow plants and trees in barren urban areas A right to plant and grow trees and other greenery in public spaces should be given to people…

21 08 2023 | 16:49

UK windfarm red tape to cost billpayers £1.5bn a year, say analysts

Analysis finds Treasury rules on new windfarms likely to stifle energy generation and keep bills high.   New offshore windfarms will be strangled by government red tape, costing UK billpayers £1.…

18 08 2023 | 16:55

Ocean surface hits highest ever recorded temperature and set to rise further

Average daily surface temperature of 20.96C breaks 2016 record, with experts saying warmest month for oceans to come.   The surface temperature of the world’s oceans has hit its highest ever level…

19 07 2023 | 13:34

‘Unheard of’ marine heatwave off UK and Irish coasts poses serious threat

An “unheard of” marine heatwave off the coasts of the UK and Ireland poses a serious threat to species, scientists have warned.

12 06 2023 | 09:11

Chemical cocktails harmful to wildlife found in 81% of English rivers and lakes

Chemical cocktails that are harmful to wildlife have been found in 81% of river and lake sites tested in England, a study has found. Wildlife organisations are calling on the government for more…

31 05 2023 | 07:36

Tidal barrier proposal for Lincolnshire and Norfolk sets off wave of opposition

Plans for a renewable energy tidal barrier linking Norfolk and Lincolnshire have sparked fierce debate between scientists, wildlife charities and a port company CEO who is leading the project.…

10 02 2023 | 09:35

UK urged to sack Tony Abbott as trade adviser for joining climate sceptic group

Critics say former Australian PM’s membership of Global Warming Policy Foundation thinktank could affect trade deals The UK government is being urged to sack one of its trade advisers after he…