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Bottle-fed babies swallow millions of microplastics a day, study finds
By The Guardian
Bottle-fed babies are swallowing millions of microplastic particles a day, according to research described as a “milestone” in the understanding of human exposure to tiny plastics.One year to save the planet: a simple, surprising guide to fighting the climate crisis in 2020
By The Guardian
Veganism might help and it’s always good to avoid flying. But the answer to Earth’s emergency must involve political, collective action – and there are countless ways to get active.
Jane Goodall: humanity is finished if it fails to adapt after Covid-19
By The Guardian
“If we do not do things differently, we are finished,” she said. “We can’t go on very much longer like this.”
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Renewables surpass coal in US energy generation for first time in 130 years
By The Guardian
‘We are seeing the end of coal,’ says analyst as energy source with biggest impact on climate crisis falls for sixth year in a row.
New Trump public land rules will let Alaska hunters kill bear cubs in dens
By The Guardian
The ‘amazingly cruel’ move by the National Park Service reverses Obama-era regulations which also affect wolves and coyotes.
Climate crisis: 6 million people join latest wave of global protests
By The Guardian
Week of strikes and demonstrations is ‘only the beginning’, say organisers
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How bad can the climate crisis get if Trump wins again?
By The Guardian
US greenhouse gas emissions are up since 2017 and Trump’s administration has ripped up curbs on climate polluters.
Trump has savaged the environment. The planet cannot afford a second term
By The Guardian
The president just launched one of his most grievous attacks on the environment yet. Democrats must recognize the stakes.
The Clean Water Act was a staggering bipartisan achievement. Now Trump is gutting it
By The Guardian
This is the single largest loss of clean water protections that America has ever seen – and the timing couldn’t be worse.
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How do we rein in the fossil fuel industry? Here are eight ideas
By The Guardian
Individual action alone won’t solve the climate crisis. So what political changes might help?
97% of House Republicans foolishly reject carbon taxes
By The Guardian
It’s an improvement from 100% two years ago, but GOP climate denial is cracking too slowly.
The Grand Oil Party: House Republicans denounce a carbon tax
By The Guardian
Lobbying from the petroleum industry may have convinced Republicans to denounce a carbon tax.
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Fossil fuel firms' social media fightback against climate action
By The Guardian
Industry funds ‘grassroots’ resistance to tougher rules while touting green credentials.
America spends over $20bn per year on fossil fuel subsidies. Abolish them
By The Guardian
While we need to leave fossil fuels in the ground, America is giving the fossil fuel industry billions to extract more.
So you want to be a climate campaigner? Here's how
By The Guardian
Opportunites abound to make a difference, from setting up an online petition, to joining a local green group, to entering politics.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's voice cracks during speech on climate change
By The Guardian
US representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gave a speech at a global mayors event on Friday, highlighting that the world's most advanced and richest economies are failing to take sufficient steps to combat climate change.
Greta Thunberg and George Monbiot make short film on the climate crisis
By The Guardian
Living ecosystems like forests, mangroves, swamps and seabeds can pull enormous quantities of carbon from the air and store them safely, but natural climate solutions currently receive only 2% of the funding spent on cutting emissions.
How Leonardo DiCaprio became one of the world's top climate change champions
By The Guardian
The Oscar-winning actor’s environmental activism may not quite stretch back to What’s Eating Gilbert Grape but he has steadily schooled himself on the oceans and climate change since the 1990s.
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Consumption dwarfs population as main environmental threat
By The Guardian
A small portion of the world's people use up most of the earth's resources and produce most of its greenhouse gas emissions, writes Fred Pearce. From Yale Environment 360, part of Guardian Environment Network
Overconsumption is costing us the earth and human happiness
By The Guardian
Story of Stuff creator Annie Leonard's new book examines the high price of the western world's obession with all things material.
'What will you tell your children?': Greta Thunberg blasts climate inaction at Davos – video
By The Guardian
Davos 2020: Greta Thunberg says 'world is on fire' and blasts leaders' climate inaction – video.
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This winter in Europe was hottest on record by far, say scientists
By The Guardian
Climate crisis likely to have supercharged temperatures around world, data suggests.
David Attenborough calls for ban on 'devastating' deep sea mining
By The Guardian
Proposed mining of seabed could destroy unstudied ecosystems and disrupt vital carbon-storing functions, says naturalist.
Could Microsoft’s climate crisis ‘moonshot’ plan really work?
By The Guardian
The tech giant’s pledge to go carbon negative by 2030 leans heavily on nascent technology such as machines that suck carbon out of the air.
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World's beaches disappearing due to climate crisis – study
By The Guardian
Almost half of the world’s sandy beaches will have retreated significantly by the end of the century as a result of climate-driven coastal flooding and human interference, according to new research.
50 simple ways to make your life greener
By The Guardian
Expert tips on how to be kinder to the planet – from cooking and cleaning to fashion and finance.
Will Florida be lost forever to the climate crisis?
By The Guardian
From sea level rise to habitat loss, the effects of the climate crisis are on the verge of making south Florida uninhabitable.
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'Tip of the iceberg': is our destruction of nature responsible for Covid-19?
By The Guardian
As habitat and biodiversity loss increase globally, the coronavirus outbreak may be just the beginning of mass pandemics.
Earth Day 2020 could mark the year we stop taking the planet for granted
By The Guardian
The 50th annual call for environmental reform falls at a time when the health of people and nature has never been more urgent.
Can you ski and be green?
By The Guardian
Skiers are accused of destroying the very wilderness they love. We asked two experts for their views on the sport's impact, and got two very different responses. Now have your say
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10 of the best wildlife trips around the world: readers’ travel tips
By The Guardian
Polar bears, rare wolves, aye-aye and gorillas – our readers share heart-racing encounters with the world’s wild ones
Plane wrong: how your bosses should cut back on flights
By The Guardian
The global value of business flights is forecast to top £1.3tn by 2023 – here’s how employers can cut the environmental impact
Should I buy an electric car? All you need to know about prices, technology and range
By The Guardian
As big global carmakers electrify their models, we ask experts about how things could shape up.
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Yes, electric vehicles really are better than fossil fuel burners
By The Guardian
Hans-Werner Sinn’s opinion piece on whether electric cars are as climate friendly as they seem generated a good deal of controversy. William Todts, executive director of Transport & Environment, gives his response
Are electric vehicles really so climate friendly?
By The Guardian
EVs produce more CO2 than say diesel – it’s just they emit via the power plant not the exhaust pipe.
Do you have to be a vegan to help fix climate change?
By The Guardian
The good news is you don't need to stop eating meat and dairy all together to make a big difference – you can help save the planet by simply cutting down
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Airlines lobby to rewrite carbon deal in light of coronavirus
By The Guardian
Industry says it is not trying to dodge obligations but that it is a ‘matter of survival’
How to reduce your carbon footprint
By The Guardian
From cutting down on meat to contacting your local representatives and investing in clean energy, here are 15 ways to help reduce global carbon emissions
Conscious, ethical and cruelty-free: a guide to the language of sustainable fashion
By The Guardian
The terminology around sustainable fashion can feel confusing. Here’s what to look out for if you want to buy better.
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Zero-waste bloggers: the millennials who can fit a year's worth of trash in a jar
By The Guardian
These bloggers treasure taking a sleek, modern approach to reducing waste in their efforts to save the planet – but they face their fair share of criticism, too
The beginner's guide to growing your own veg
By The Guardian
Organic farmer Alice Holden's advice on what to plant when
Processed meats rank alongside smoking as cancer causes – WHO
By The Guardian
UN health body says bacon, sausages and ham among most carcinogenic substances along with cigarettes, alcohol, asbestos and arsenic.
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Big Oil is using the coronavirus pandemic to push through the Keystone XL pipeline
By The Guardian
The oil industry saw its opening and moved with breathtaking speed to take advantage of this moment
The 14 things you need to know before you go vegan
By The Guardian
The environmental, health and ethical benefits of veganism are beyond doubt. But what if you feel a bit intimidated by the idea? Some experts offer their advice.
Is veganism as good for you as they say?
By The Guardian
It’s the wellness industry’s cash cow, and athletes’ latest choice, but scientists caution there’s still much we don’t know about the diet
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From chicken to tomatoes, here's why American food is hurting you
By The Guardian
The recent news about glyphosate and cancer only highlights a broader problem with our system: our obsession with killing the natural world is poisoning us.
The diet for a healthy planet: what should environmentalists eat?
By The Guardian
What we consume has implications for pollution and deforestation – so we asked four leading experts how to transform our diets to be better to ourselves and the planet
What is 'forest bathing' – and can it make you healthier?
By The Guardian
Shinrin-yoku, a form of nature therapy that originated in Japan, has finally caught on stateside – but what is this outdoor business all about?
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Flame retardants: what to know about chemicals in furniture and cables
By The Guardian
Exposure to flame retardants, which are found in strollers, carpets and electronics, can affect the nervous and reproductive system
Pesticides explained: the toxic chemicals in up to 70% of produce Guardian
By The Guardian
Studies have linked long-term health issues, while regulators insist breaches of safe limits are rare.
Companies deny responsibility for toxic ‘forever chemicals’ contamination
By The Guardian
The 3M Company, the Chemours Company and DuPont appeared before lawmakers over PFAS.
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Why you need to know about PFAS, the chemicals in pizza boxes and rainwear
By The Guardian
A group of more than 4,000 chemicals, PFAS have also been found in drinking water, electronics and furniture.
Explained: the toxic threat in everyday products, from toys to plastic
By The Guardian
Thousands of potentially harmful chemicals are in products ranging from electronics to medical equipment and carpets in the US
Pretty hurts: are chemicals in beauty products making us ill?
By The Guardian
Cosmetics and personal care items women use every day are packed with a constellation of chemicals that health advocates say could be connected to a host of health problems.
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‘Children are being poisoned’: California moms lead the way to pesticide ban
By The Guardian
Chlorpyrifos, a chemical used to treat pest infestations, was banned from residential use in 2000 but is still used in agriculture.
A parent's guide to avoiding potentially toxic chemicals
By The Guardian
Exposure to potentially toxic substances that are part of modern life only adds to the many anxieties of parenting. Here’s what action you can take.
What banned substances might be hiding in your groceries?
By The Guardian
If you live in the US, your grocery store is full of substances banned in Europe. Use our handy tool to find out what they are and how to avoid them.
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Is modern life poisoning me? I took the tests to find out
By The Guardian
We are exposed to synthetic chemicals in plastics, cosmetics and food every day. Could it be making us toxic? Our environment reporter was tested for over 1,530 chemicals to find out.
US cosmetics are full of chemicals banned by Europe – why?
By The Guardian
A long list of potentially harmful ingredients banned in the EU are legally allowed in the US due to historically relaxed regulations.
Two-hour ‘dose’ of nature significantly boosts health – study
By The Guardian
Researchers say simply sitting and enjoying the peace has mental and physical benefits.
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A dietitian's guide to 'clean eating': what it is and how to do it right
By The Guardian
Heavily processed food has recently been linked to poor health and even early death. No wonder clean eating is having a moment
The unstoppable rise of veganism: how a fringe movement went mainstream
By The Guardian
Health, climate change, animal welfare... what’s driving more people and brands to embrace a plant-based lifestyle? We investigate, and, below, four vegans explain their choice
What is biodiversity and why does it matter to us?
By The Guardian
The air you breathe, the water you drink and the food you eat all rely on biodiversity, but right now it is in crisis – because of us. What does this mean for our future and can we stop it?
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Avoiding meat and dairy is ‘single biggest way’ to reduce your impact on Earth
By The Guardian
Biggest analysis to date reveals huge footprint of livestock - it provides just 18% of calories but takes up 83% of farmland
The rise of the conscious consumer: why businesses need to open up
By The Guardian
Customers are demanding transparency as they take an increasing interest in the ethical practices of those they buy from.
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What's a carbon footprint and how is it worked out?
By The Guardian
A carbon footprint is an estimate of the climate change impact of activity – such as making a product, living a lifestyle or running a company.
Report reveals ‘massive plastic pollution footprint’ of drinks firms
By The Guardian
Report says plastic from Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Nestlé and Unilever products could cover 83 football pitches every day.
Climate-damaging products should come with smoking-style warnings
By The Guardian
Graphic imagery should be used on petrol pumps and air tickets, experts say.
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New renewable energy capacity hit record levels in 2019
By The Guardian
Most new electricity globally was green and coronavirus bailouts must boost this further, says agency.
Fates of humans and insects intertwined, warn scientists
By The Guardian
Experts call for solutions to be enforced immediately to halt global population collapses.
On its 100th birthday in 1959, Edward Teller warned the oil industry about global warming
By The Guardian
Somebody cut the cake – new documents reveal that American oil writ large was warned of global warming at its 100th birthday party.
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Can we ditch intensive farming - and still feed the world?
By The Guardian
From urban farming to drones, innovation can help fill the gap between production and consumption
Animal agriculture is choking the Earth and making us sick. We must act now
By The Guardian
If we want the US’s majestic national parks, clean air and water for future generations we must press leaders to address food’s environmental impact.
Naomi Klein: how power profits from disaster
By The Guardian
After a crisis, private contractors move in and suck up funding for work done badly, if at all – then those billions get cut from government budgets. Like Grenfell Tower, Hurricane Katrina revealed a disdain for the poor.
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Ending climate change requires the end of capitalism. Have we got the stomach for it?
By The Guardian
Policy tweaks won’t do it, we need to throw the kitchen sink at this with a total rethink of our relationship to ownership, work and capital.
Why we need political action to tackle the oil, coal and gas companies - video explainer
By The Guardian
20 fossil fuel companies can be directly linked to more than one-third of all greenhouse gas emissions in the modern era.
Deadly weather: the human cost of 2018's climate disasters – visual guide
By The Guardian
Scientists say extreme weather events are getting worse as emissions rise and the planet warms.
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This is the age of the megafire – and it’s being fuelled by our leaders
By The Guardian
In the face of the climate disaster it helped create, the Australian government has given us only lies and denial.
Drought to become more frequent and severe due to climate change – government report
By The Guardian
Report advises Australia to maintain drought preparations, even in times of normal rainfall
How worried should we be about microplastics?
By The Guardian
Plastic is everywhere – in our food, air, water and oceans. But do we know enough to determine how harmful it is to our health?
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Mass consumerism is destroying our planet.
By The Guardian
With climate catastrophe on the horizon, we should reject this orgy of consumption – and find joy in not shopping at all.
UN calls for push to cut greenhouse gas levels to avoid climate chaos
By The Guardian
Global emissions must fall by 7.6% a year for next decade to avoid crisis, report says.
Elephants mourn. Dogs love. Why do we deny the feelings of other species?
By The Guardian
Scientists are discovering more and more about the internal lives of animals. But what does this mean for the way humans behave?
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Bumblebees' decline points to mass extinction – study
By The Guardian
Populations disappearing in areas where temperatures are getting hotter, scientists say
Can elephants and humans live together?
By The Guardian
Berserk beasts, trashed crops, vengeful villagers: tales of ‘conflict’ come thick and fast as humans and elephants are forced into closer contact. But does it have to be war? Across Asia and Africa, there are hints of how we might live in peace
'They're like the mafia': the super gangs behind Africa's poaching crisis
By The Guardian
Pressure is mounting against multi-faceted smugglers but the legal case, though strong, is enormously complex.
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Climate change impacting ‘most’ species on Earth, even down to their genomes
By The Guardian
Three recent studies point to just how broad, bizarre, and potentially devastating climate change is to life on Earth. And we’ve only seen one degree Celsius of warming so far.
Individuals can’t solve the climate crisis. Governments need to step up
By The Guardian
People do have a responsibility – to stay informed and demand the politicians make the planet their priority
We are in ecological overshoot. Industrial strategy can provide a way out
By The Guardian
Humanity’s demands on the planet are unsustainable. A policy of investment in renewable energy, green jobs and zero-emission housing is needed
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Biodynamic farming is on the rise – but how effective is this alternative agricultural practice?
By The Guardian
National retailers like Whole Foods are stocking more biodynamic brands, but horticultural critics continue to question biodynamic’s unconventional methods
'Momentum is growing': reasons to be hopeful about the environment in 2019
By The Guardian
As we reflect on a year of extreme weather and ominous climate talks, Guardian environment writer Fiona Harvey explains why 2019 could see some much-needed breakthroughs
Humans: the real threat to life on Earth
By The Guardian
If population levels continue to rise at the current rate, our grandchildren will see the Earth plunged into an unprecedented environmental crisis, argues computational scientist Stephen Emmott in this extract from his book Ten Billion
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Revealed: the 20 firms behind a third of all carbon emissions
By The Guardian
New data shows how fossil fuel companies have driven climate crisis despite industry knowing dangers.
Just 100 companies responsible for 71% of global emissions, study says
By The Guardian
A relatively small number of fossil fuel producers and their investors could hold the key to tackling climate change.
Profits v planet: can big business and the environment get along?
By The Guardian
Sustainability can bring benefits to everybody – including company execs with their eyes on the bottom line.
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A complete guide to carbon offsetting
By The Guardian
Carbon offset schemes allow individuals and companies to invest in environmental projects around the world in order to balance out their own carbon footprints.
Why I'm buying nothing for a year – no clothes, no holidays, no coffee ...
By The Guardian
Inspired by the Black Friday counter-movement Buy Nothing Day, I want to see if I can go a whole 12 months without spending on anything but bills and food.
A vision of 2040: everything we need for a sustainable world already exists
By The Guardian
There are real obstacles to environmental progress, but we must focus on what we are for, not just what we are against.
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Earth's sixth mass extinction event under way, scientists warn
By The Guardian
Researchers talk of ‘biological annihilation’ as study reveals billions of populations of animals have been lost in recent decades
Humanity has wiped out 60% of animal populations since 1970, report finds
By The Guardian
The huge loss is a tragedy in itself but also threatens the survival of civilisation, say the world’s leading scientists
Plummeting insect numbers 'threaten collapse of nature'
By The Guardian
Insects could vanish within a century at current rate of decline, says global review
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Stop biodiversity loss or we could face our own extinction, warns UN
By The Guardian
The world has two years to secure a deal for nature to halt a ‘silent killer’ as dangerous as climate change, says biodiversity chief
Half a century of dither and denial – a climate crisis timeline
By The Guardian
Fossil fuel companies have been aware of their impact on the planet since at least the 1950s
Most countries' climate plans 'totally inadequate' – experts
By The Guardian
US and Brazil unlikely to meet Paris agreement pledges - while Russia has not even made one
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Climate crisis: 11,000 scientists warn of ‘untold suffering’
By The Guardian
Statement sets out ‘vital signs’ as indicators of magnitude of the climate emergency
How will everything change under climate change?
By The Guardian
The alarm bells of the climate crisis have been ringing in our ears for years and are getting louder all the time - yet humanity has failed to change course. What is wrong with us?
This article is more than 9 months old 'The planet is on fire': Bill Nye driven to F-bomb rant by climate change
By The Guardian
The beloved science educator and children’s show host appeared on Last Week Tonight to help explain carbon-pricing
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