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Airline emissions in Europe top pre-Covid levels despite pledge to decarbonise

admin — Fri, 08 May 2026 10:30:25 +0000

Promises to cut emissions and use more fuel-efficient planes fail to stop rise, with Ryanair’s carbon footprint 50% up on 2019

Emissions from flying in Europe have now passed pre-pandemic levels, with Ryanair’s carbon footprint 50% higher than in 2019, research has shown.

Total aviation emissions continue to increase despite industry pledges to decarbonise and the introduction of more fuel-efficient planes, driven by the massive expansion of low-cost carriers.

‘The worst time for wheat’: US farmers face losses to extreme heat and drought

admin — Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:24 +0000

Temperature swings have left crops across the Plains in terrible conditions, with some farmers opting not to harvest

Merrill Nielsen’s wheat crop looked healthy after he planted it in the fall on his 2,500-acre farm in north-central Kansas, about 50 miles west of Salina, the plants benefiting from higher-than-normal November rainfall.

Inequality causing 100,000 extra deaths a year from heat and cold in Europe

admin — Fri, 08 May 2026 09:29:38 +0000

Findings come after third-hottest April on record globally and amid fears of more brutal European summer weather

Economic inequality adds more than 100,000 deaths to the vast toll from heat and cold in Europe each year, research has found.

Cutting levels inequality to match that of Europe’s most equal region, as measured by the Gini index, would reduce temperature-related mortality by as much as 30%, equating to 109,866 people, the study found.

Week in wildlife: a chonky sea lion, amorous toads and an adorable gosling

admin — Fri, 08 May 2026 07:00:38 +0000

This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world

What scientists found inside coral reefs could change the future of medicine

admin — Fri, 08 May 2026 04:10:10 +0000

Beneath the beauty of coral reefs lies a hidden universe of microbes unlike anything scientists expected. Each coral species supports its own specialized microbial partners, many of which have never been studied before. These microbes produce a stunning variety of chemical compounds with potential uses in medicine and biotech. The discovery highlights just how much is at stake as coral reefs face growing threats.

Water flows to parched NSW wetlands could be turned back on within weeks as drought fears loom

admin — Fri, 08 May 2026 03:45:27 +0000

Water minister Rose Jackson calls drying in Gwydir region ‘devastating’ as bill passes upper house

Water flows to parched New South Wales wetlands where an urgent rescue mission to save dying wildlife unfolded are a step closer to resuming after legislation passed the state parliament’s upper house.

‘The greatest ambassador for life on Earth’: Tributes paid to David Attenborough on his 100th birthday

admin — Thu, 07 May 2026 23:52:48 +0000

Naturalist says he has been ‘overwhelmed by greetings’ as milestone is marked with event at Royal Albert Hall

David Attenborough said he had been “completely overwhelmed by birthday greetings” for his centenary on Friday and thanked wellwishers “most sincerely”.

The naturalist said he had hoped to celebrate his 100th birthday quietly. Instead, the milestone will be marked with a live event at the Royal Albert Hall broadcast on BBC One, featuring music from his programmes as well as stories and reflections from public figures and leading advocates for the natural world.

Gas-fired power still looks a safe bet for Centrica in the renewables era

admin — Thu, 07 May 2026 18:15:35 +0000

There will still be a need to have gas in the wings to keep the lights on, so the financials stack up on Severn plant purchase

Sir David Attenborough 'overwhelmed' by 100th birthday greetings – audio

admin — Thu, 07 May 2026 18:06:01 +0000

Sir David Attenborough has released an audio message thanking the public for the flood of goodwill messages sent in the run-up to his 100th birthday. The veteran broadcaster said he had expected to celebrate quietly, but expressed gratitude for the well-wishes he had received. Attenborough, who was born on 8 May 1926, joined the BBC in 1952 and went on to become one of the world's most respected and influential wildlife presenters

Ben Jennings on David Attenborough’s 100th birthday – cartoon

admin — Thu, 07 May 2026 17:08:51 +0000