environment
Natural England boss to call for new approach to nature as economic asset
Tony Juniper will warn the economy cannot grow if nature does not at the launch of the non-governmental body’s State Of Natural Capital report.
Pumpkin harvests hit by wet weather and ‘army of slugs’ – National Trust
The heritage charity said September’s cold and wet weather meant many plants at its gardens stopped growing and needed harvesting early.
Miliband says allegations over appointment of climate envoy are ‘baseless’
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said ‘all the proper processes’ were followed when Rachel Kyte was appointed the UK’s special representative for climate.
Transport Secretary says Government ‘aware’ of challenges with EV transition
The Cabinet minister said the Government is ‘giving clarity’ to manufacturers amid a global drop in demand for EVs.
Green taxes adding ‘hundreds of pounds’ to holiday costs, says travel boss
EasyJet Holidays chief executive Garry Wilson hit out at the way some destinations were introducing environmental fees.
Water gushes through palm trees and sand dunes after rare rain in Sahara Desert
South-eastern Morocco’s desert is among the most arid places in the world and rarely experiences rain in late summer.
Remote island bird at risk of extinction is thrown lifeline by parasitic wasp
Conservationists have introduced a wasp to tackle an invasive scale insect destroying forest habitat of the critically-endangered Wilkins’ bunting.
Environment Agency report warns a fifth of water supplies lost in leaks
The report says leakage rates are still too high in England.
Salmon stocks at lowest levels on record in England’s rivers, report warns
Report shows 90% of English salmon rivers and all of those in Wales have fish numbers below minimum sustainable levels.
National Trust says autumn colour could be ‘mixed bag’ after wet year
The charity is watching the weather closely amid concerns over the impact of stormy weather on trees which are holding on to their leaves for longer.