For the last year, Central and Eastern European governments have been pressuring the EU to include less restrictive criteria for biomass energy production and to recognise natural gas as a transition fuel towards climate neutrality. They may have realised their ambitions with the current draft of the EU Sustainable Taxonomy proposal. Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) will be … [Read more...]
Shenhua coalmine given go-ahead to destroy koala habitat
The Shenhua Watermark coal mine has cleared its final legal hurdle after legal action against it was dismissed. The Land and Environment Court threw out a challenge from the Upper Mooki community group, which argued the project was too great a threat to local koala populations. The Chinese-backed mine, planned for New South Wales' Liverpool Plains region, was approved by … [Read more...]
New book for tree lovers
There is a beautiful new South African tree book for both the scientifically and artistically minded to indulge in. “...(T)his book is a humble attempt to capture the beauty and power of trees for lovers, the lovers of the glory of the tree; from those who talk to trees to those who cannot name a single plant.” So reads the introduction to “South African Flowering Trees – A … [Read more...]
Borneo’s orangutans under attack
The world’s orangutans are hanging on by a thread, with scientists warning we don’t have much time left before they’re extinct. Now Avaaz has a brilliant plan that could save them, if we all chip in what we can. There’s a crucial corridor connecting two essential orangutan habitats in the wetlands of Borneo that is on the brink of destruction. Saving this land could be the … [Read more...]
