Green news roundup: Green Climate Fund, rhino deaths and plastic bags
The week’s top environment news stories and green events
Environment
Is a ban on GM crops more harmful than growing them?
UK’s chief scientist has said GM crops could provide plentiful food with less damage to the environment and at lower costs. But does that mean we should grow them? Karl Mathiesen investigates.
Let us know your thoughts. Post in the comments below, email karl.mathiesen.freelance@theguardian.com or tweet @karlmathiesen
Reflecting sunlight into space has terrifying consequences, say scientists
But ‘geoengineers’ say urgent nature of climate change means research must continue into controversial technology to combat rising temperatures
Habitats of 140 Australian threatened species not protected, WWF study finds
Despite increases in marine parks and nature reserves, many threatened animals, including the northern hairy-nosed wombat, are still without protection
Polar bear population in frozen sea north of Alaska falls 40% in 10 years
- Study finds number of bears in south Beaufort Sea down to 900 in 2010
- Scientist: report confirms we are on ‘wrong path’ on greenhouse gases
How ethical is shipping goods by sea?
Greenhouse gases from shipping are set to rise – but it’s still better than flying goods out
If you have an ethical dilemma, email Lucy at lucy.siegle@observer.co.uk