The United Nations’ Conference of the Parties, or COP, which hosts annual negotiations that draw tens of thousands of top government officials, activists, and journalists every year, is understood to be the world’s primary conduit for international climate action. But a related UN conference held in Bonn, Germany, every summer...
A year after Helene, river guides in Appalachia are navigating a new world
On a clear, sunny day in May, just a few weeks into the Smoky Mountain rafting season, Heather Ellis took a dozen people through the Pigeon River Gorge to celebrate its grand reopening. She led them over and through roaring rapids with a practiced ease. “Forward!” she called. When the...
The Trump administration claims roads in forests prevent wildfires. Researchers disagree.
The Trump administration announced its intention earlier this week to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Policy, also known as the “Roadless Rule,” which restricts road-building, logging, and mining across 58 million acres of the country’s national forests. The administration’s rationale was that the “outdated” Roadless Rule has exacerbated wildfire risks....
Faith Kipyegon certain a woman will break four-minute mile barrier within a decade
Kenyan was six seconds short in record attempt Kipyegon backs Hodgkinson to set new mark in 800m Faith Kipyegon remains convinced that a woman will break the four-minute mile barrier within 10 years, despite falling more than six seconds short in her record attempt in Paris. It was a disappointing...
Jake Connor shines as Leeds sweep Leigh aside to keep title charge building
Leeds 48-30 Leigh Connor inspires Rhinos to eight-try demolition This was a night where you could almost sense the mood of all those associated with Leeds Rhinos shift from cautious optimism to genuine belief about what could lie ahead this summer. After several years of malaise, disappointment is rare in...
Raducanu glad to share spotlight with Draper as Wimbledon pressure builds
Raducanu: ‘For us to be British No 1s is pretty cool’ Old friends can benefit from sharing responsibility Emma Raducanu believes that the recent success enjoyed by Jack Draper can only help her as the two old friends tackle Wimbledon, and all the pressure that comes with it, as Britain’s...
Josh Hazlewood blitz sends Australia to victory inside three days in West Indies
First Test, day three: Australia 180 & 310; West Indies 190 & 141 Hazlewood picks up five wickets in 159-run victory in Bridgetown It was an extraordinary final session to end the first Test in Barbados in the long shadows of the third evening. After two days of wobbles, a...
Less death, more social media: Formula One films decades apart reveal a changed world | Emma John
The new Brad Pitt F1 movie offers a glossy exhilarating ride but its 1960s predecessor Grand Prix goes beneath the bonnet ‘Let’s try to get the season off to a good start, shall we? Drive the car. Don’t try to stand it on its bloody ear.” Have you watched the movie?...
Enzo Maresca intent on resisting interest in Chelsea defender Josh Acheampong
Clubs in England and Europe are tracking the 19-year-old Fernandez impresses boss ahead of facing Benfica at Club World Cup Enzo Maresca has said that Chelsea have no intention of selling Josh Acheampong this summer. Several clubs in England and Europe are tracking the 19-year-old defender but it is understood...
Duxbury to Doyle: what happened next for England’s Euro Under-21 champions
Before Carsley’s team take on Germany in Saturday’s final we look at the victorious players from 1982, 1984 and 2023 Iain Hesford (goalkeeper): Made 202 appearances for Blackpool and played for other clubs including Sunderland. Died in 2014 at 54. Continue reading...