Environment Editor at The Times. Clean it Up water campaign. Planet Hope podcast host. When not working, usually running. Previously New Scientist and Guardian.
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The UK will adopt one of the world’s most ambitious climate targets as Labour takes on Reform opposition to net zero and moves to neuter the Green Party’s rise.
Ministers have accepted @thecccuk.bsky.social's recommendation for an 87% cut in emissions by 2040 👇
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Cattle vaccination should replace badger culls to end bovine TB, expert panel recommends
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The UK government has laid legislation to adopt a target of an 87% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
Energy secretary Ed Miliband says the Iran war has made the case for the goal "stronger than ever".
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England just had its warmest spring on record.
The record was last set in spring 2025.
Before that, spring 2024.
9 of the 10 warmest springs have occurred since 2007.
It's almost like there's a long-term driver causing this...
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Almost four times as many areas of England are suffering from illegal levels of air pollution than official government figures suggest, according to local data.
@asthmaandlung.org.uk & @healthyairuk.bsky.social accuse the govt of downplaying the scale of pollution.
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‘Super El Niño’ set to make next year hottest on record. Story with @ben-cooke.bsky.social
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"Climate change could make the World Cup more boring"
Experts say heat stress could mean players slow down, leading to possesion games, with less sprinting and risk-taking
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No 10 moves to lock in sweeping emissions cuts, seeking to outflank the Greens on net zero while setting up a clash with Reform UK and the Tories
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Officials have admitted Britain’s data centre boom could draw 40 per cent more electricity than thought a few months ago, a surge that could push up energy bills.
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The weather system could push summer temperatures in the UK above 40C in 2027 and cause global droughts that drive up food prices
As temperatures in the US soar, footballers may have to pace themselves and play it safe on the pitch, it is feared. But fans face the biggest health risks
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The increased demand, driven by the rise of artificial intelligence, could push up household bills, campaigners say
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The UK will adopt one of the world’s most ambitious climate targets as Labour takes on Reform opposition to net zero and moves to neuter the Green Party’s rise.
Ministers have accepted @thecccuk.bsky.social's recommendation for an 87% cut in emissions by 2040 👇
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
No 10 moves to lock in sweeping emissions cuts, seeking to outflank the Greens on net zero while setting up a clash with Reform UK and the Tories
