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Sustainable development goals: What are they and what do they mean for the planet?
21.09.2023
Sustainable development goals: What are they and what do they mean for the planet?
The United Nations’ sustainable development goals declare lofty ambitions. The 17 SDGs — and the hundreds of targets they encompass…
EU’s 2030 green energy goals in jeopardy unless electricity grids get upgraded, industry warns
21.09.2023
EU’s 2030 green energy goals in jeopardy unless electricity grids get upgraded, industry warns
Europe’s electricity industry has warned that unprecedented investments are needed to upgrade ageing electricity grids, or the EU will fail…
On UNGA margins, world leaders bolster bedrock of international law
20.09.2023
On UNGA margins, world leaders bolster bedrock of international law
At the heart of global diplomacy within the iconic UN Headquarters in New York, another significant yet often less featured…
‘Humanity has opened the gates to hell’ warns Guterres as climate coalition demands action
20.09.2023
‘Humanity has opened the gates to hell’ warns Guterres as climate coalition demands action
“Horrendous heat is having horrendous effects”, the UN chief declared on Wednesday, as a broad global coalition of “movers and…
‘Not going to back down’: Greta Thunberg faces new trial over Swedish protest
20.09.2023
‘Not going to back down’: Greta Thunberg faces new trial over Swedish protest
Greta Thunberg has been charged with disobeying a police order, just months after she was convicted for the same offence.…
Floating cows and giant storm barriers: How the Dutch plan to survive rising sea levels
20.09.2023
Floating cows and giant storm barriers: How the Dutch plan to survive rising sea levels
The Dutch are no strangers to weathering the tides. For years, the waterlogged country has faced the threat of rising…
Some German cities are offering drivers free public transport. But there’s a catch.
20.09.2023
Some German cities are offering drivers free public transport. But there’s a catch.
Would you give up driving if it meant free public transport? Several cities and districts in Germany are offering drivers…
‘No nonsense’ Climate Ambition Summit: What you need to know
20.09.2023
‘No nonsense’ Climate Ambition Summit: What you need to know
The race to protect the planet is about to accelerate, as world leaders, business giants, and experts gather to attend…
Greek PM says country is fighting a ‘war’ on climate change after summer of fires and flooding
19.09.2023
Greek PM says country is fighting a ‘war’ on climate change after summer of fires and flooding
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has pledged to fight a “war” against climate change after fires and floods devastated the…
Activists spray the Brandenburg Gate orange as global protests call for end of fossil fuels
19.09.2023
Activists spray the Brandenburg Gate orange as global protests call for end of fossil fuels
More than a dozen climate activists have been arrested in Berlin after spraying orange paint onto the iconic Brandenburg Gate.…