environment
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Relocating Nepal's rhinos - in picturesA greater one-horned rhino has been successfully moved to a new home in Bardia national park. The healthy adult male is the first of 30 rhinos to be ‘translocated’ from Chitwan national park over the next two years to secure a second, viable breeding population -
EDF's Hinkley Point nuclear nightmare adds to company's woesDebts, boardroom disputes, delayed nuclear projects – the many troubles of the French-owned power company
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China's carbon emissions may have peaked already, says Lord SternReport co-authored by renowned climate change economist claims Chinese emissions have peaked years earlier than its leaders pledged -
Ed Miliband calls for law to make CO2 emissions target legally bindingEx-Labour leader assembles group of MPs and NGOs to demand UK legislation on net zero emissions agreed at Paris climate talks
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Decision to end funding of local environmental record centres attackedCentres, which rely on thousands of volunteers and are described as ‘eyes and ears’ of natural world, told contract ending early
talking points
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During the most important year for climate news, TV coverage fellDana Nuccitelli: A report by Media Matters for America reveals that the media are failing to inform the American public on the most important issue of our time
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Germany and Austria call for higher EU 2030 climate ambitionClimate Home: Environment ministers criticise ‘very weak’ European commission response to Paris climate pact – but other states defend existing target
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analysis
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Why is 2016 smashing heat records?January and February have both broken temperature records. Karl Mathiesen examines how much is down to El Niño versus manmade climate change
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UK energy policy is in disarray - but blackouts are unlikelyFiona Harvey: Ministers have been forced to reassure consumers and business that the latest changes to the government’s flagship energy market reforms will deal with any supply problems, illustrating how desperate matters have become
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key issues
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WildlifeWildlifeRelocating Nepal's rhinos - in picturesA greater one-horned rhino has been successfully moved to a new home in Bardia national park. The healthy adult male is the first of 30 rhinos to be ‘translocated’ from Chitwan national park over the next two years to secure a second, viable breeding population
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Climate changeClimate changeEU open to increasing 2030 carbon target, says top climate negotiatorEuropean commission appears to soften stance on whether it will strengthen its 40% carbon cut, after outcry over attempt to rule it out
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EnergyEnergyWorkers at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, five years on – in picturesWorkers of Tepco, Toshiba and Kajima Corp at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant five years on from the 9.0 earthquake
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PollutionPollutionMay we have fresh air to breathe – pleaseGary Fuller on recent studies and reports on the long-term health impact of urban air pollution
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FoodFoodIn-N-Out Burger beefs up its promise of antibiotic-free meatThe burger chain is joining a small group of fast food restaurants committing to using antibiotic-free meat
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Solar farms to create natural habitats for threatened British speciesProject by RSPB and clean tech firm Anesco to boost wildlife at solar farms in England and Wales will help species including turtle doves and skylarks
EU open to increasing 2030 carbon target, says top climate negotiator