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UK could loosen EV rules to allow sales of Prius-style hybrids until 2035

admin — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:23:59 +0000

Ban on new petrol and diesel cars starts in 2030 but government may change rules for some models

Car manufacturers may be allowed to sell Toyota Prius-style hybrid models in the UK until 2035, as the government looks at ways to loosen electric vehicle sales rules.

Earlier this week the government launched a fast-track consultation to determine what types of electric vehicles carmakers can sell after a ban on new petrol and diesel cars, which is due to come into force from 2030.

Nature boys and girls – here’s your chance to get published in the Guardian

admin — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 09:06:07 +0000

Our wildlife series Young Country Diary is looking for articles written by children, about their winter encounters with nature

Once again, the Young Country Diary series is open for submissions! Every three months, as the UK enters a new season, we ask you to send us an article written by a child aged 8-14.

The article needs to be about a recent encounter they’ve had with nature – whether it’s a majestic deer, a busy rock pool or a yomp in the woods.

Starmer has discovered a tricky truth about the electric vehicles transition: there’s no gain without pain | Gaby Hinsliff

admin — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 08:00:05 +0000

The Tories’ targets glossed over the impact on carmakers and cash-strapped drivers – but the move to net zero won’t be cheap or simple

Week in wildlife in pictures: washed-up turtles, chilled pandas and a disgruntled honey badger

admin — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 08:00:04 +0000

The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world

We need to talk about plastic: five everyday items choking the planet

admin — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 07:00:03 +0000

It is one of the world’s most dangerous materials, and global leaders are meeting in South Korea to thrash out a treaty to curb its effects

How climate policies reduce air pollution saving lives and money

admin — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 06:00:49 +0000

Early deaths from air pollution in US could be reduced by between 4,000 and 15,000 a year by 2035, study shows

‘Climate-induced poisoning’: 350 elephants probably killed by toxic water

admin — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 06:00:49 +0000

Satellite data analysis suggests algal blooms could be behind mass die-off in Botswana that sparked flurry of theories in 2020

More than 350 elephants that died in mysterious circumstances probably drank toxic water, according to a new paper that warns of an “alarming trend” in climate-induced poisoning.

Here’s an actual good news story! (unless you are a rodent) | First Dog on the Moon

admin — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 05:21:19 +0000

Lord Howe Island is thriving, and so are the raucous local woodhens

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‘It signifies renewal’: recipients of Sycamore Gap saplings announced

admin — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 05:00:48 +0000

‘Trees of hope’ will be planted across the UK, including at a prison and a children’s hospital, in National Trust scheme

Australians are increasingly embracing Black Friday sales amid warnings of their impact

admin — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 01:44:51 +0000

Record $6.7bn expected to be spent from Friday to Monday but some brands choosing to opt out over overconsumption concerns