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US study reveals how much trees help tackle urban air pollution

Scientists have found something - but no one will admit to causing it.

Exclusive New research indicates the benefits of eating omega-3 fatty acids, but also that pollution particles can penetrate the lungs into many organs, including testicles

Supplements of healthy fats could be an immediate way of cutting the harm caused to billions around the world by air pollution, according to emerging research.

However, the research also shows air pollution particles can penetrate through the lungs of lab animals into many major organs, including the brain and testicles. This raises the possibility that the health damage caused by toxic air is even greater than currently known.

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Guardian Cook is looking to source tips on keeping food packaging waste to a minimum. Share yours via GuardianWitness

For Cook’s green issue next week, we’re asking: how do you keep your use of food packaging to a minimum?

Related: Modern life is rubbish: we don't need all this packaging

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Scientists have created a functioning mouse embryo in the lab

Laxton, Northamptonshire The red kite thrives, and surely there’s no other prodigal English species that brings such pleasure

Kites soar and circle above the small limestone village mentioned in the Domesday book but rebuilt a little over 200 years ago to a design by Humphry Repton. There is a substantial red kite roost near the village, and 40 of them bring the sky to life with their twists and turns, tails contorting and long wings clawing the air.

Related: Red kites exported after success of reintroduction programme in Britain

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Wind farms and new solar parks in Australia are expected to take an increasingly prominent role in providing grid stability services. But not before the fossil fuel incumbents make the most of FCAS costs that have risen five-fold since 2014 – for no apparent reason.

CEC warns Australian regulators not to 'jump at shadows' or 'overreach' on home battery storage guidelines.

As the Finkel review submission deadline arrives it’s time to accept the inevitable and fix the shambles that is our energy policy

Every few years the fossil fuel industry pressures politicians to force “clean coal”, carbon capture and storage (CCS) and more recently coal seam gas (CSG) on an increasingly sceptical community to justify its continued expansion.

This cycle started with the promotion of Adani’s massive Carmichael coalmine in Queensland, for coal export to India. The South Australian blackout followed last September when violent storms blew down transmission towers, prompting instant federal government accusations that excessive reliance on renewable energy was the cause, despite clear advice to the contrary. This also prompted a review of the energy system, led by Dr Alan Finkel, with final submissions due on Friday.

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Siemens to install co-gen, energy and water efficient technology in $11m state government-backed Museums Victoria upgrade.

Denmark’s wind and PV share of generation is much the same as South Australia, yet Denmark’s system is the most reliable in Europe and 3X as reliable as Sydney.

A record year for large-scale solar in 2016 with almost 35GW new capacity added globally, leaving total installed just shy of 100GW.

Ancient Amazon peoples planted a vast number of trees for food or building materials, a study argues.

Oversupply took its toll on the VEEC market in February with the forward market in particular breaching the lower end of its recent range.

Andrews govt launches tender for up to 75MW new solar capacity in north-west Victoria, some of which will power Melbourne tram network.

The last woolly mammoths were wracked with genetic disease and had a strange shiny coat, say scientists.

Europe's medium-range weather forecasts will cease to be constructed in the UK from 2020.

Ten finalists capture the theme of ‘through young eyes’ in this young photographers’ competition that aims to engage youth around the world in wildlife conservation. The winner will be announced at noon EST in New York

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University of Leicester study shows how air pollution affects bacteria in the nose, throat and lungs

Black carbon found in air pollution can increase the resistance of bacteria that cause respiratory disease, research has suggested.

The findings could lead to a greater understanding of the effects of air pollution on human health, according to the lead scientist of the University of Leicester study.

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The Phase V Investment Strategy has a strong focus on co-investment and partnership with the community and private sector to maximise benefits to the Great Barrier Reef.