Articles by Damian Carrington

Damian Carrington is head of environment at The Guardian.

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Trials to suck carbon dioxide from the air to start across the UK

A major $42.5 million project will test trees, peat, rock chips, and charcoal as ways of removing climate-heating emissions.

Damian Carrington Climate
Electric car batteries with 5-minute charging times produced

first factory production means recharging could soon be as fast as filling up petrol or diesel vehicles.

Damian Carrington Science
Construction begins on the world’s biggest liquid air battery

The battery will store renewable electricity and reduce carbon emissions from fossil-fuel power plants.

Damian Carrington Science
Scientists say ocean life could rebound in 30 years — if we act now

“We have a narrow window of opportunity to deliver a healthy ocean to our grandchildren, and we have the knowledge and tools to do so.”

Damian Carrington Science