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05 07 2023 | 08:50

UK government under fire for investing overseas aid in fossil fuel firms

The UK government is under attack for investing taxpayers’ money in fossil fuel companies, a hospital in Kenya accused of imprisoning patients who couldn’t pay for treatment, and a business in the…

05 07 2023 | 08:49

A deadly duo: Climate change and conflict are fuelling Nigeria’s food insecurity crisis

An alarming number of Nigerians — approximately 25.3 million — are in danger of acute food insecurity during the next few months, according to a recent report from the United Nations’ Food and…

05 07 2023 | 08:48

So what if fossil fuel lobbyists have to declare themselves at Cop28? That won’t curb their power

Earlier this month, the UN announced it will require fossil fuel lobbyists to identify themselves as such when registering for the Cop28 climate summit.

05 07 2023 | 08:44

Insect decline a threat to fruit crops and food security, scientists warn MPs

Fruit growers in the UK are already seeing less yield and lower-quality produce because of the loss of insects, scientists have told MPs, warning that a further loss of pollinators could have “…

05 07 2023 | 08:43

France secures extra €2.8 billion from Commission to finance energy transition

The European Commission approved France’s reviewed Recovery and Resilience Plan on Monday, which includes an extra €2.8 billion from the REPowerEU plan to help finance France’s thermal renovation of…

05 07 2023 | 08:41

The rising ocean will extinguish more than land. It will kill entire languages

Rising sea levels already pose an existential threat to the populations of Tuvalu, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands and other low-lying Pacific atolls. In these places, however, it is not just homes,…

05 07 2023 | 08:41

Albanese government knew ‘sustainable’ Darwin harbour project would be used for gas export, documents show

The federal government knew wharves at the proposed “sustainable” Middle Arm development on Darwin harbour would be used for gas export, documents released under freedom of information show.

05 07 2023 | 08:36

UK missing climate targets on nearly every front, say government’s advisers

The government’s plans to hit net zero have been comprehensively criticised in a withering report by its own advisers that says targets are being missed on nearly every front. Fewer homes were…

05 07 2023 | 08:33

100 clean tech projects to be presented in the EU Parliament

One hundred innovative solutions for Europe’s ecological transition, which include a vegetable-based lamp, AI to combat food waste and a wind turbine covered with tensioned textile, will be presented…

05 07 2023 | 08:31

Portugal among EU countries with the largest drop in greenhouse gas emissions

Portugal has reduced emissions by 35% since 2005, ahead of all other EU countries, according to figures from the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation database, Pordata, in collaboration with the…

05 07 2023 | 08:29

500,000 missing workers: Heat pump industry looks to attract more women

This article is part of our special report Heat pumps: Gearing up for the boom years. Heat pumps are slated to transform Europe’s heating sector, a process that has laid bare a skilled workers gap…

05 07 2023 | 08:27

Empowering the Next Generation: Nature-Based Solutions Education

In the face of glaring evidence for stepping up actions against climate change for our future generations, learning for sustainability is still in its infancy. The results of a global survey indicate…

05 07 2023 | 08:17

Slovenia’s new nuclear plant could cost up to €11 billion

Building a second unit at the existing Krško nuclear power station would cost €7,000 per kilowatt, totalling €11 billion should Slovenia decide to build the most powerful of several possible units…

05 07 2023 | 08:12

England ‘4,700 years from building enough onshore windfarms’

It would take almost 4,700 years for England to build enough onshore windfarms to help meet the UK’s clean energy needs unless the government lifts an effective block on new turbines, according to…

05 07 2023 | 08:11

France, Germany, Italy pledge close cooperation on critical raw materials

France, Germany and Italy will cooperate more closely on critical raw materials as ministers pledged in Berlin on Monday (26 June) to invest in joint projects and exchange views on the EU’s currently…

05 07 2023 | 08:07

Climate Change Committee says UK no longer a world leader

Government backing for new oil and coal, airport expansion plans and slow progress on heat pumps show that the UK has lost its leadership on climate issues, a government watchdog warns. The Climate…

05 07 2023 | 08:03

Climate risks have made California uninsurable. When will we wake up?

State Farm, the country’s largest property insurer, announced this week that it will almost entirely stop issuing new policies in California, the country’s largest property insurance market. The…

05 07 2023 | 08:02

Biden’s efforts to clear wildfire fuel in US forests are falling short

Using chainsaws, heavy machinery and controlled burns, the Biden administration is trying to turn the tide on worsening wildfires in the US west through a multibillion-dollar cleanup of forests…

30 06 2023 | 18:35

Rwandan electric vehicle startup Ampersand achieves 1,000 vehicle milestone

The Rwanda-based Ampersand, an integrated electric motorcycle and transport energy solution, has reached a major milestone in its mission to provide sustainable mobility solutions in Kenya and Rwanda…

30 06 2023 | 18:33

THE BAN ON THE EXPORT OF UNPROCESSED MINERALS IN AFRICA IS BECOMING A TREND

In college, one of the most debated topics in argumentative essays was whether Nigeria’s wealth was a blessing or curse. Supporters on both sides often had compelling arguments to bolster their…