Eight to 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions come from food wasted somewhere along its journey from farm to table. When that organic waste ends up in a landfill, it emits methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, as it slowly decomposes. Food banks can help prevent food waste from occurring...
After Texas’ catastrophic floods, families face a daunting question: Rebuild or let go?
Brian Keeper doesn’t remember exactly when his family began spending holidays in Hunt, Texas, an unincorporated town on the banks of the Guadalupe River where they’d camp, swim, and fish. Sometimes they caught so many perch, bass, and catfish that it felt like his mother had the grill going all...
Who’s who at the plastics treaty talks, from delegates to lobbyists
As delegates from around the world have negotiated a global plastics treaty over five sessions since 2022, alliances have emerged among nations, across civil society, and throughout the private sector. Some countries have banded together in support of an “ambitious” agreement that prioritizes reducing plastic production; others have stood firm...
The ultimate test: watching this glorious sporting summer has given me a headache | Emma John
Euros final, Lions tour of Australia and a riveting Test series forced social engagements on to the back burner There is a crick in my neck, a rick in my back, and a permanent ache behind my eyes. A friend refuses to offer sympathy. “You did this to yourself,” she...
Championship 2025-26: contenders, hopefuls and youngsters to watch
Birmingham and Ipswich will be aiming high, while Millwall and Derby are expected to battle for a place in the playoffs This week the tussle between Birmingham City and Ipswich Town, who meet in the curtain-raiser on Friday, to sign Chuba Akpom – the runaway top scorer in the division...
Brodie Croft’s late try seals Leeds’ statement Super League win at Leigh
Leigh 14-22 Leeds Miller, Lisone and Bentley also score for visitors For most of this season the conversation surrounding Leeds Rhinos has been about what happens in 2026 with uncertainty lingering over the future of their impressive head coach, Brad Arthur, the man who has transformed this club over the...
Magnus Carlsen shows class and wins $250,000 at frantic Esports World Cup
World No 1 dominated every round and was determined to show chess in its best light at Saudi event Magnus Carlsen was in imperious form at last week’s Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a virtuoso performance both on and off the board. On it, the world No...
Premier League 2025-26 preview No 9: Everton
David Moyes has much work to do to bolster his depleted squad for the club’s first season in their magnificent new riverside stadium Guardian writers’ predicted position: 13th (NB: this is not necessarily Andy Hunter’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 13th Continue reading...
Bristol City pull off major coup as Wales midfielder Sophie Ingle returns
33-year-old back at the club after leaving Chelsea Gareth Taylor to be confirmed as Liverpool head coach Bristol City have signed the Wales midfielder Sophie Ingle on a free transfer in a move that takes her back to the club she first joined 11 years ago. Ingle left the WSL...
Canadian teen Victoria Mboko caps dream run in Montreal with first WTA Tour title
18-year-old wins first WTA Tour title in Toronto Mboko joins Urban, Andreescu as home champs Osaka falls in first WTA 1000 final since 2022 Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko claimed her first WTA Tour crown as she denied Naomi Osaka a first title for four years in the National Bank Open....