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Trump says government to ‘terminate’ Biden-era methane emissions rules

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:45:27 +0000

Critics warn of climate danger as president in Texas claims change will save companies and consumers billions

Donald Trump announced his administration is “terminating” Biden-era regulations holding oil and gas companies accountable for large leaks of planet-warming methane during a rally in Lubbock, Texas, on Tuesday evening.

‘I use disposable cups’: Chris Minns backflips on takeaway coffee cups after media and business backlash

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:38:27 +0000

Legislation requiring mugs to be offered when people drink at cafes to be scrapped, with environment minister stating ‘we need to clear this up’

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Plan for multibillion-pound Sizewell nuclear plant a ‘terrible deal’ for UK taxpayers, MPs say

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:01:47 +0000

The public accounts committee has said the risk to billpayers is ‘extraordinary’

The government’s plan to fund a multibillion-pound nuclear plant at the Sizewell site in Suffolk represents a “terrible deal” for the UK taxpayer over the rest of the century, according to the government’s spending watchdog.

Aerial video shows California flooding amid ‘record-breaking tides’ – video

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:55:44 +0000

Coastal communities across California were preparing for days of flooding amid potentially 'record-breaking tides' this week, as water levels began rising on Monday.

Coastal California braces for flooding amid forecast of ‘record-breaking tides’

Rosebank oilfield would not breach UK emission targets, say government insiders

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:17:55 +0000

Emissions from exported oil would not count against carbon budget, insiders say – reasoning likely to draw dismay from climate campaigners

The giant Rosebank oilfield can be approved without breaching the UK’s emission targets, according to government insiders, in a boost to those in the cabinet who are pushing for it to be given the go-ahead.

Homes across UK to get low- or no-interest loans to fund solar panels and heat pumps

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:28:33 +0000

Government-backed Warm Home Loans scheme to help households cut energy bills by hundreds of pounds

Households across the UK can now cut their energy bills by hundreds of pounds a year at no upfront cost by applying for interest-free or “low-interest” loans to fund upgrades such as heat pumps, batteries and solar panels.

The government-backed Warm Home Loans scheme, which launched on Tuesday, could mean thousands more households are able to access low-carbon energy alternative technologies, thanks to loans ranging from £7,500 to up £35,000.

Slovenia mourns loss of glacier on its highest peak after scorching summer

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:08:47 +0000

Extreme heat accelerated disappearance of Triglav glacier from mountain revered as a symbol of Slovenian identity

The final ice patch has vanished from Slovenia’s Triglav glacier, the latest Alpine casualty of Europe’s scorching summer.

The once mighty ice mass lost 93% of its surface area between 1983 and 2003, shrinking to cover less than a hectare of overheated rock, but went on to surprise researchers who feared its imminent demise, clinging on to the mountain for two more decades.

Are seed oils unhealthy? Why are so many influencers speaking out against them? | Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:00:37 +0000

Randomised trials of omega-6s do not show an increase in inflammation caused by the fatty acid

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UK spending on ‘fairytale’ carbon capture tech is a national embarrassment, chancellor told

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:28:00 +0000

Chris Packham says £24bn earmarked for projects with ‘ludicrously uncertain results’ should be redirected to help lower bills and cut emissions

Campaigners are calling on the chancellor to cut the government’s £24bn spending plans for “fairytale” carbon capture technologies in favour of funding green schemes that can reliably cut emissions and lower energy bills.

‘No one saves the planet if it hits their pocket’: UK heat pump installers fear planned subsidy cuts

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:59:42 +0000

Boiler upgrade scheme, which provides grants of up to £9,000 for sustainable alternatives, expected to be slashed in budget

When Bill Tuck first started installing air source heat pumps six years ago, other heating engineers were skeptical about whether the green technology would take off. “Now, the conversation is completely different,” he said.

“I’m getting approached by them saying: ‘Mrs Jones, my customer for 15 years, she’s enquiring about a heat pump. What can you tell me?’ The whole narrative has changed.”