Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch today ditched her party’s commitment to the UK’s flagship climate target in a speech hosted by an advertising group that works for Shell, DeSmog can reveal. During her address, Badenoch suggested that we are “bankrupting ourselves” in the pursuit of reaching net zero emissions by 2050.Continue Reading
A new study reveals a novel approach to mitigating tissue damage caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, the flesh-eating bacterium responsible for severe infections such as necrotizing fasciitis. The research highlights how disrupting bacterial metabolism can help the body better tolerate infection and heal more effectively., Read MoreContinue Reading
Males of the South American species incubate their young in their vocal sacs. The London Zoo recently established a breeding colony to save the frog from extinction.Continue Reading
Brazil’s Pantanal, the world’s largest wetlands, is home to a sizable population of jaguars. Near one tiny outpost, the normally shy animals are remarkably easy to observe.Continue Reading
Leading supermarkets are failing to address the methane pollution in their supply chains, a new report has found, putting their own climate pledges at risk. The study from environmental non-profits Changing Markets Foundation and Mighty Earth analysed the climate plans of the U.S and Europe’s top-grossing supermarkets, including the UK’sContinue Reading
Years of advocacy led to the creation of Chuckwalla and Sáttítla Highlands national monuments in California early this year, but they may soon be dismantled. By Wyatt Myskow CHIRICAHUA NATIONAL MONUMENT, Ariz.—It was a rare rainy day, with a brief sprinkle of snow in southeastern Arizona where the Rocky Mountains,Continue Reading
A Peruvian farmer is going head to head with German energy giant in a climate law test case. (Image credit: Martin Mejia)Continue Reading
A new study has found that fortified enclosures also benefit nearby livestock keepers by preventing carnivore attacks., Read MoreContinue Reading
Penn State scientists found microplastics dating back to the 1950s buried in the sediments of a river, two creeks and a lake. By Kiley Bense PHILADELPHIA—At the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge visitors center, a sculpture of a great blue heron made from recycled plastic bottles greets guests. Standing 12Continue Reading
Tesla’s ability to outrage and inspire may seem novel to some but the vehicle may be a spiritual kin with another scorned vehicle, General Motors’ Hummer.Continue Reading
Arguing that electric vehicles (EVs) are too expensive and will lower Canadians’ quality of life, the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) — an anti-regulation lobby group associated with Atlas Network — wants the Canadian government to repeal its EV mandate. In December 2023, Canada’s federal government announced that all new cars,Continue Reading
The proposed legislation comes as Gov. Ron DeSantis initiates a DOGE-like cost-cutting effort and suggests Florida should take over Everglades restoration from the federal government. By Amy Green The state agencies charged with managing Florida’s treasured and troubled waterways, from world-renowned springs in the north to the vast Everglades inContinue Reading
Despite Traitor 47’s rollback of climate policy, some Republicans and business leaders say clean energy can help his “energy dominance” agenda.Continue Reading