Shell facing first UK legal claim over climate impact of fossil fuels

Typhoon Rai, locally known as Odette, tore through the central and southern Philippines just before Christmas in December 2021, leaving a trail of unimaginable destruction. With sustained winds reaching 120…

New York snowstorm sparks travel chaos

New York has been brought to a standstill by its heaviest snowfall in nearly four years, as a powerful winter storm swept across the northeastern United States, paralyzing transportation networks…

£100 contactless card limit to be lifted from March

The FCA has stipulated that while card providers are not mandated to implement immediate changes to the current limit from March, they will possess the flexibility to do so should…

BBC Inside Science – Would our ancestors have benefited from early neanderthals making fire? – BBC Sounds

This week, BBC Inside Science delves into a groundbreaking archaeological discovery that could fundamentally alter our understanding of early human history, alongside discussions on genetic engineering for conservation and the…

Four hikers found dead after avalanche in central Greece

Four hikers, their festive Christmas Day plans tragically cut short, have been discovered deceased after succumbing to a powerful avalanche in the formidable Vardousia Mountains, a rugged and remote region…

Spain’s commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt

Figueruelas’s symbolic status as a beacon of green progress has recently been further cemented by the groundbreaking commencement of a massive factory nearby, poised to produce batteries for electric vehicles.…

Councils warned against adopting four-day week.

Local authorities across England have received a stern warning from Local Government Secretary Steve Reed, who has explicitly advised against the implementation of four-day working weeks for council staff. In…

Uber and Lyft partner with China’s Baidu to trial UK robotaxis

Baidu’s Apollo Go platform is no stranger to the autonomous driving landscape, boasting a proven track record of operation in numerous cities, predominantly across China. This service has already facilitated…

‘Families can save £200 a month at Hull community shop’

The premise of the social supermarket is simple yet profound: it sells surplus food donated by various food industry partners. This stock, which might otherwise go to waste due to…

Government rolls back nature protections to boost housing

At the heart of the controversy are the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) regulations, a cornerstone policy introduced under the Environment Act 2021. BNG mandates that new developments must leave biodiversity…