Technology will be essential in any ecological transition, but it will not allow humanity to transcend the biophysical limits of a finite planet.
Sacred revolt
Why reverence should precede restraint.
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Scientists say climate volatility is behind Britain's disappearing stinging insects.
Are wasps losing their rhythm?
Fluctuations to Spring patterns due to climate breakdown is playing havoc with Britain's wasps.
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Environmental defenders, wildlife rescuers and farmers are paying with their lives as Israeli strikes continue
People killed defending nature in Lebanon
Environmental defenders, wildlife rescuers and farmers are paying with their lives as Israeli strikes continue across southern Lebanon.
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'Mechanised murder on an unimaginable scale' takes its toll on slaughterhouse workers
We're like lambs to the slaughter
Slaughterhouse work 'contradicts UK worker welfare laws'. [Trigger warning for suicide and trauma].
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Unions call for measures to protect workers from the dangers of extreme heat
Unions demand laws on maximum work temperatures
Most people in Britain want workplace temperature limits to combat heatwaves – poll.
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"Workers began abandoning the colony altogether."
Are wasps losing their rhythm?
Fluctuations to Spring patterns due to climate breakdown is playing havoc with Britain's wasps.
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The new PM continues to "dodge the issue" of climate breakdown.
Burnham feels the heat
Green groups call for Andy Burnham, the British PM, to end his silence on climate breakdown.
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People kept returning to feed animals, protect wildlife, and care for their beehives despite the danger.
People killed defending nature in Lebanon
Environmental defenders, wildlife rescuers and farmers are paying with their lives as Israeli strikes continue across southern Lebanon.
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We are already perilously close to exceeding the 1.5°C limit.
'The climate alarm is blaring'
'Blaring...from every direction'. Europe’s extreme fires will only worsen unless we act with force.
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The longer the dispute continued, the longer captive animals remained inside a deteriorating facility.
A cruelty ban without an exit plan
France legislated to end cetacean shows without securing homes for the animals left behind.
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The Royal College of Nursing has warned that nurses are collapsing at work and are being forced to care for patients in temperatures in excess of 30C.
Heat 'not fit for humans' hits Britain
Amber heat warning in force as parts of England face more extreme temperatures.
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We are reaping the future that years of reckless carbon emissions has sown.
'The climate alarm is blaring'
'Blaring...from every direction'. Europe’s extreme fires will only worsen unless we act with force.
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Coach travel between Britain and Europe is significantly cheaper than flying, while also reducing emissions by up to 90 per cent.
The expense of low cost airlines
Coach travel shown to be consistently cheaper than flying when these realistic travel needs are taken into account.
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The government is poised to decide whether to green-light new oil fields
Burnham feels the heat
Green groups call for Andy Burnham, the British PM, to end his silence on climate breakdown.
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Act now to protect workers sweltering in extreme temperatures, say unions
Unions demand laws on maximum work temperatures
Most people in Britain want workplace temperature limits to combat heatwaves – poll.
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Europe’s extreme fires will only worsen unless we act with force.
'The climate alarm is blaring'
'Blaring...from every direction'. Europe’s extreme fires will only worsen unless we act with force.
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“Setting a maximum workplace temperature is a much-needed way to protect people from the impacts of our warming climate.”
Unions demand laws on maximum work temperatures
Most people in Britain want workplace temperature limits to combat heatwaves – poll.
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Environmental thinkers have warned that infinite growth on a finite planet is impossible now for more than half a century.
Sacred revolt
Why reverence should precede restraint.
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The Labour Party leader failed to even say the words "climate change" in his remarks after the recent COBRA meeting on extreme heat.
Burnham feels the heat
Green groups call for Andy Burnham, the British PM, to end his silence on climate breakdown.
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There is a clash between our desire for meat and the values and principles we hold.
Emotional meat eaters
Emotional eating comes in more forms than we’d like to admit. Reasoning about food can unlock greater coherence in our lives.
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Campaigners call for 'Sustainable Travel Leave' - allowing people more time off so they can take the slower and more climate-friendly alternatives to air travel.
The expense of low cost airlines
Coach travel shown to be consistently cheaper than flying when these realistic travel needs are taken into account.
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Most people in Britain want workplace temperature limits to combat heatwaves.
Unions demand laws on maximum work temperatures
Most people in Britain want workplace temperature limits to combat heatwaves – poll.
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"Now when you get these sorts of high temperatures, well that’s when we could see impacts to our infrastructure, our railway lines, our roads, they are not designed for this sort of heat."
Heat 'not fit for humans' hits Britain
Amber heat warning in force as parts of England face more extreme temperatures.
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Apocalyptic scenes are the new normal. Will we listen to what the planet is telling us?
'The climate alarm is blaring'
'Blaring...from every direction'. Europe’s extreme fires will only worsen unless we act with force.
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Andy continues to dodge the climate question - despite mounting political pressure
Burnham feels the heat
Green groups call for Andy Burnham, the British PM, to end his silence on climate breakdown.
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People kept returning to feed animals, protect wildlife, and care for their beehives despite the danger.
People killed defending nature in Lebanon
Environmental defenders, wildlife rescuers and farmers are paying with their lives as Israeli strikes continue across southern Lebanon.
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The University of Swansea has done a "shameful" u-turn on its commitment to cut ties with fossil fuel companies.
Students horrified by uni oil and arms collab
Swansea University backslides on commitment not to work with the fossil fuel industry
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Environmental defenders, wildlife rescuers and farmers are paying with their lives as Israeli strikes continue across southern Lebanon.
People killed defending nature in Lebanon
Environmental defenders, wildlife rescuers and farmers are paying with their lives as Israeli strikes continue across southern Lebanon.
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Students want to study for a future that will actually exist
Students horrified by uni oil and arms collab
Swansea University backslides on commitment not to work with the fossil fuel industry
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Arctic sea ice acts as a barrier between the relatively warm Arctic Ocean and the much colder winter atmosphere, making it an important bellwether of climate change.
Rapid decline in Arctic sea ice
Arctic winter sea ice back in rapid decline after brief slowdown, say scientists.
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