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More electricity demand and lower than usual generation from two renewable sources raises questions about climate targetsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGreenhouse gas emissions from Australia’s ageing coal-fired power plants rose slightly in the first half of the year, reversing years of declining pollution from the power section and raising questions about the country’s ability to meet its climate targets.An increase in electricity consumption across the country and lower than usual wind and hydro output led to an increase in coal generation. It pushed up emissions from the electricity grid between January and June. Continue

Platform failed to meet 24-hour deadline imposed by court ‘under penalty of immediate suspension’ of its activitiesThe social media platform X faces the prospect of a ban in Brazil after failing to meet a court-imposed 24-hour deadline to appoint a legal representative in the country.The deadline expired at 8.07pm local time on Thursday (0.07am BST on Friday). An hour later, Elon Musk’s social network announced it would not comply. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/aug/30/elon-musk-x-could-face-ban-in-brazil-after-failure-to-appoint-legal-representative Author : Tiago Rogero in Rio de Janeiro Publish date : 2024-08-30 13:15:40 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Jail sentences handed to participants in recent riots thought to have exacerbated overcrowdingUK politics live – latest updatesThe prison population of England and Wales has hit a record high, with the number jumping by nearly a thousand in the past four weeks.The sharp rise is believed to have been driven by the number of jail sentences handed to those found guilty of taking part in recent riots. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/aug/30/prison-population-record-high-england-and-wales Author : Rajeev Syal and agency Publish date : 2024-08-30 12:42:28 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Defra sources say some licensed culls will continue until 2026 but it is highly unlikely any new ones will be grantedBadger culling will end in England by 2029, the government has said.Some culls under existing licences will continue until 2026, sources at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said, but it is highly unlikely any new ones will be granted. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/aug/30/badger-culling-end-england-2029-government-says Author : Helena Horton Environment reporter Publish date : 2024-08-30 11:45:34 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.