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CO2 levels are about to hit their highest level in human history
In the next few days, and for the first time in human history, the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere will hit 400 parts per million (ppm), a level long seen as critical in measuring the damage done to the earth by man-made pollution.
George Osborne – driving the UK to frack and ruin
It was a curious day in the chancellor’s constituency yesterday, but also a very significant one. Greenpeace were there to bring home to George Osborne the realities of fracking.
Osborne’s dash for gas will worsen fuel poverty
Autumn Statement 2012: George Osborne's 'Dash for Gas' is not only environmentally ruinous but will also worsen fuel poverty, writes nef's James Angel.
“One Planet” Labour: Miliband and Balls a welcome contrast to gas-loving Osborne
After a sustained period of silence from the shadow front bench on green issues, Ed Miliband and Ed Balls have emerged on the right side of the debate.
Gummer attacks Daily Mail: “You will not learn the facts on gas” if you read it
Speaking at today's TUC's climate change conference, John Gummer, the Tory head of the Climate Change Committee, launched a stinging attack on the Daily Mail.
Cameron’s downgrading of environment policy bodes ill for the future
As the economy goes back into recession, David Cameron has downgraded an appearance at the Clean Energy Ministerial Conference from a keynote to ‘remarks’.