Covid-19 vaccines have weakened the anti-GMO movement
‘Genetic modification has much to offer as everyone who offers their arm to the vaccination needle can confirm’
US formally withdraws from Paris accord, to dismay of allies
UN holds door ajar after Biden said he would rejoin climate deal if he wins presidency
Trump’s four-year reign has been gutting for science, US scientists say
Dismantling of protections ‘is making it harder for future administrations to use science’
One Change: Individualising blame does little for environment
We must counter oil firms’ PR and forge positive ideas towards a sustainable future
Hackers for hire targeted hundreds of institutions – report
28,000 web pages set up to steal passwords from elected officials, lawyers and journalists
Hackers for hire targeted hundreds of institutions, says report
Researchers found 28,000 web pages set up to steal passwords from elected officials, lawyers and journalists
Irish climate activist groups urge increase in EU 2030 target
Ireland must support ‘higher 2030 ambitions’ in attempt to avert looming chaos
America’s nuclear shield may not be as secure as Trump says
Recent articles highlight deficiencies in system used to protect against nuclear attack
Hurricane Dorian kills at least five ahead of move towards Florida
More than a million people ordered evacuated on east coast of US
How clean is an electric car, really?
Debate over plugin-hybrids re-ignites controversy over just how good for the environment an EV can be
India claims space power status as it shoots down satellite
Prime minister says country must be able to defend itself amid criticism ahead of election
Given carbon emissions failure, should Ireland look at small nuclear reactors?
Some leading nuclear countries, including Canada and the US, have SMR projects working their way through the planning process
Sun worship takes work in December, the dullest month
As the clouds become more rain-laden, we’ll have to count on blocking highs from Siberia
Problem of making Paris accord stick dominates UN climate summit
US negotiators said to be deeply engaged in talks on the future of the Paris deal
Climate change will cost US economy billions, says report
Government study issues dire warning at odds with policy enacted by Trump administration
US warns North Korea it will be ‘utterly destroyed’ if war breaks out
Ambassador to UN says US has asked China to cut off oil supply to North Korea
Syria to join Paris climate agreement leaving US isolated in stance
UN welcomes Syria’s intention but said Damascus had not yet filed official documents
Researchers say diesel worse for CO2 than petrol
Research by Transport & Environment finds that diesel cars emit more CO2 over their well-to-wheel lifetime than petrol cars
US flies bombers over Korean peninsula after missile test
Trump tweets disappointment China has not done more to curtail its North Korean allies
US confirms North Korea tested intercontinental missile
Rex Tillerson calls for global action against Pyongyang after latest test
Despite its tragic history, Japan pays only lip service to the anti-nuclear cause
Tokyo Letter: Key bureaucrats ‘want US tactical nuclear weapons redeployed in Asia’
200 countries agree climate timeframe and appeal to Trump
Marrakesh conference agrees to work out a rule book by December 2018
Trump’s climate change denial poses big threat to global fight
US president-elect has promised to tear up the Paris climate accord ratified last year
Climate change road map after marathon negotiations
Sleepless delegates end Lima talks with foundations for major agreement next year
Lima climate talks hear big polluters should pay for damage
Analysis shows 65% of emissions can be traced to just 90 entities
Governments urged to respond to IPCC report’s ‘stark’ findings
Mary Robinson and campaigners call for more ambitious action on climate change
Workable global accord on climate needed as Bonn talks deliver little
‘Very ambitious agenda’ faces ministers at December’s UN climate summit in Lima
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