Damien Gayle
About Damien Gayle
Damien Gayle is an environment correspondent for the Guardian.
Global banks are still hooked on oil — despite their promises
The world's largest financial institutions remain among the leading investors in the fossil fuel sector, years after many vowed to reduce emissions through the Net Zero Banking Alliance — and their investments are scuttling any hope nations might have of meeting their Paris Agreement targets, report finds.
Should we slap cigarette-style climate warnings on meat?
Durham University research found warnings of environmental or health impacts reduced people's choice of meals containing meat by seven to 10 per cent.
How high-tech, capitalist solutions to the climate crisis just feed racism
UN rapporteur Tendayi Achiume says projects are at the expense of marginalized groups and Indigenous Peoples.
Angry birds: Traffic noise makes robins more aggressive
Researchers think the sound of vehicles can interfere with birds’ normal song when trying to scare off nearby rivals.
In the dead of night, Tyre Extinguishers target gas-guzzling SUVS
Group says the "climate disaster" vehicles were disarmed recently in nine countries — including the U.K., France and Canada.
Carbon capture is not the key to net-zero emissions plans, report says
The technology, put forward as part of the U.K.’s net-zero strategy, could extend the life of fossil fuel infrastructure, according to the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis.
Climate activists deflating SUV tires to slash emissions
U.K. activists fighting climate heating and pollution say public response more welcoming than expected.