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5 things you need to know about the new IPCC report
The latest assessment from global climate scientists has been released, and the top lines are that the effects of the climate crisis are coming harder and faster than expected. Here are the five key takeaways from the new IPCC report – and what you can do about it.
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Will increasing UK oil and gas production reduce energy bills?
As energy bills go up and up, there have been suggestions that increasing the flow of oil and gas from the North Sea will help to combat spiralling bills. But the way energy is traded across the world, as well as decisions made by this and previous governments, means that churning out more fossil fuels is not the answer.
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Amazon deforestation alerts in January are 5 times more than last year
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Public tells government to ban polluting single-use plastics now
Over 51,000 people have participated in a government consultation and the results are clear: ban polluting single-use plastics now
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The “hidden” Amazon deforestation in UK supermarket supply chains
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Plastic dumpsites in Turkey found to be highly contaminated with toxic chemicals
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BP profits a slap in the face to struggling households
Oil giant BP has announced profits of $12.8bn for last year fuelling calls for a windfall tax on the bumper profits of fossil fuel firms.
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Marine Management Organisation drops case against Greenpeace
MMO drops case against Greenpeace after the judge required a review of this ‘absurd’ prosecution
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Windfall tax on oil giants could yield £4bn lifeline for bill payers
By bringing in a windfall tax on the huge profits made by fossil fuel giants the Chancellor could raise enough money to cover a £500 payment to six million households expected to be in fuel poverty by April, with money to spare for insulating homes.