Trashtivist: Shameful soup stink | Grist

But, man, it really smells. [This bag of trash that the Grist founder is carrying around is] embarrassing.

Letters: British Council: Our climate change work will continue | Environment | The Guardian

we are not a climate change organisation – our role is to strengthen international relationships for the benefit of the UK. Climate change will remain an important part of the content of our core programmes in the arts, English, education and society around the world. Apart from climate change being a critical issue in its own right, it also captures the imagination of young people and stimulates international debate. Our work is part of the UK's commitment to tackling climate change.

Why a high-carbon investment bubble could be the lesser of evils | Duncan Clark | Environment | guardian.co.uk

This week has seen a new green meme emerge: the idea that investment in high-carbon companies is creating a "carbon bubble" that could leave the world exposed to another financial crash.

Republicans declare victory for freedom after House votes on lightbulbs | Environment | guardian.co.uk

Republicans claimed to have struck a blow for freedom on Friday when the House of Representatives voted to strip all funding from government programmes promoting energy-saving lightbulbs.

The measure, brought as an amendment to an energy spending bill by the Texas Republican Michael Burgess, bars the federal government from using any funds to enforce improved lighting efficiency standards.