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EU countries agree on watered-down car emissions proposal
My Europe
26.09.2023
EU countries agree on watered-down car emissions proposal
European Union member states have agreed to a watered-down version of the bloc’s next car emission standards. Known as Euro7,…
Want to sponsor an ocean? This tiny island nation has come up with a novel conservation plan
Green
21.09.2023
Want to sponsor an ocean? This tiny island nation has come up with a novel conservation plan
The tiny Pacific island nation of Niue has come up with a novel plan to protect its vast and pristine…
‘Wishful thinking’: Sunak insists UK will hit net zero despite major shift on climate commitments
Green
21.09.2023
‘Wishful thinking’: Sunak insists UK will hit net zero despite major shift on climate commitments
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a watering down of the country’s net zero pledges. In a speech yesterday…
Why tech companies are wrong to think electric cars are a solution to climate change
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20.09.2023
Why tech companies are wrong to think electric cars are a solution to climate change
When it comes to climate change, transport is one of the most important factors we need to consider. Governments are…
‘No nonsense’ Climate Ambition Summit: What you need to know
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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…
Will the EU’s €720 million gamble on firefighting planes pay off?
My Europe
20.09.2023
Will the EU’s €720 million gamble on firefighting planes pay off?
As wildfires ripped through the Greek island of Rhodes in July, with flames eventually scorching 15 per cent of the…
Most Austrians don’t use the green, €3-a-day ‘Klimaticket’ on public transport. Why?
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19.09.2023
Most Austrians don’t use the green, €3-a-day ‘Klimaticket’ on public transport. Why?
The Alpine republic’s Klimaticket is the annual public transport pass that allows the user «to use all scheduled services (public and…
July Set to Break Record as Earth’s Hottest Month
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19.09.2023
July Set to Break Record as Earth’s Hottest Month
Children play in a fountain to cool off in downtown Portland, Ore., Friday, May 12, 2023. An early May heat…
Every Little Bit Helps: South African Activist Promotes Preservation of Oceans
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18.09.2023
Every Little Bit Helps: South African Activist Promotes Preservation of Oceans
An ocean shore in South Africa littered with garbage, including plastic bottles and cansInternationalIndiaAfricaExclusiveMarch 30 marks the International Day of…
Climate inaction puts lives on the line: WMO
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18.09.2023
Climate inaction puts lives on the line: WMO
Insufficient progress towards climate goals is slowing down the global fight against poverty, hunger and deadly diseases, according to a report…