World-leading air pollution scientists have called on Rishi Sunak to distance himself from Conservative colleagues who are dismissing the facts on the serious health risks of toxic air.
The UK government has axed its most senior climate diplomat post. The last special representative for climate change, Nick Bridge, stood down recently after six years in post and is not being replaced.
Pennsylvania authorities have ended a moratorium on fracking in the town of Dimock, highlighting the contradictory nature of fossil fuel politics in the region.
