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30 06 2021 | 10:52

Up to 410 million people at risk from sea level rises – study.

Majority of land at risk from a 1-metre sea level rise is in the tropics, research finds Up to 410 million people will be living in areas less than 2 metres above sea level, and at risk from sea…

30 06 2021 | 10:17

Canada weather: Heatwave hits record 46.6C as US north-west also frazzles.

Canada has recorded its highest ever temperature as the country's west and the US Pacific north-west frazzle in an unprecedented heatwave. Lytton in British Columbia soared to 46.6C (116F) on Sunday…

30 06 2021 | 10:03

Emissions-free, flying taxis planned for 2024 Olympics in Paris

German start-up says the Volocopter is much quieter and need less maintenance than a traditional helicopter - along with having no carbon emissions An electric-powered flying taxi, which was…

30 06 2021 | 09:56

UK’s plan to tackle climate crisis is ‘woeful’, government advisers warn.

The UK has made “woeful” progress on tackling the climate crisis, the government’s own advisers have warned. Ministers have made too little progress on tackling greenhouse gas emissions in key areas…

30 06 2021 | 09:37

'Life-Threatening' Heat Wave Shatters Records in Pacific Northwest

Seattle and Portland set record temperatures on Saturday as a dome of extremely hot air settled over the US Pacific Northwest. All of Washington and Oregon, and parts of Idaho, Wyoming and…

29 06 2021 | 09:20

Six arrested after Extinction Rebellion dumps manure outside Daily Mail offices in ‘Free the Press’ protest

XR said they want ‘an end to media corruption that suppresses the truth from the public for profit’ Six people were arrested after Extinction Rebellion (XR) dumped a pile of manure outside the…

29 06 2021 | 09:13

We’re Out of Time to Save Ourselves From Extinction.

The climate crisis is already killing us. Close your eyes. Imagine it’s the middle of summer. Normally, you’d be relaxing by the pool or going for a stroll on the beach. Not anymore. Instead, your…

29 06 2021 | 08:40

WWF Says Mediterranean Heating 20% Faster Than World's Oceans.

Countries fringing the Mediterranean need to turn at least 30% of its waters into Protected Maritime Areas (MPAs) by 2030 and rein in overfishing and pollution, urged the World Wide Fund for Nature's…

29 06 2021 | 08:40

Legal Experts Define Ecocide, Take Step Toward International Criminal Law.

After six months of deliberation, an international panel of 12 legal experts has drafted an official definition of ecocide.

28 06 2021 | 16:48

Arctic Circle is already recording 118 F degree days (and summer is just heating up)

On the same day last year, air temperatures in the area blazed past 100 degrees F for the first time in recorded history. On the summer solstice (June 20 — the longest day of the year) two European…

28 06 2021 | 15:51

IRENA and China Sign Landmark Co-operation to Address Climate Change

New MoU between IRENA and China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment promotes carbon neutrality through renewables. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 23 June 2021 – The International Renewable…

28 06 2021 | 12:39

‘This isn’t ideological’: reluctant ‘green hero’ behind Exxon coup.

Tiny hedge fund Engine No 1 says a strong climate strategy simply makes good business sense. The activist hedge fund behind ExxonMobil’s boardroom coup last week has claimed another seat from the…

28 06 2021 | 12:10

Aviva and WWF call on UK government to demonstrate further leadership of green finance

New partnership between Aviva and WWF calls on government to commit for a greener financial system ahead of COP26. Aviva has announced a new climate-focused partnership with one of the world’s…

28 06 2021 | 12:04

UK failing to protect against climate dangers, advisers warn

It is ‘absolutely illogical’ not to tackle the risks of heatwaves and power blackouts, says Climate Change Committee. The UK government is failing to protect people from the fast-rising risks of the…

28 06 2021 | 11:28

CCC: UK struggling to keep pace with climate change impacts

The Climate Change Committee has released a comprehensive independent assessment which found that action to improve the nation’s resilience is failing to keep pace with the impacts of a warming…

28 06 2021 | 10:31

Activists fear Biden’s climate pledges are falling apart: ‘We aren’t seeing grit’

The president took swift action upon entering the White House, but recent developments raise concern his agenda has stalled. On his first day at the White House, Joe Biden earned praise for…

28 06 2021 | 10:24

Lego unveils new bricks made from recycled bottles.

One-litre plastic bottles each turned into 10 lego bricks, as company aims to lower environmental impact. Danish toy manufacturer Lego has launched prototype new plastic bricks made from recycled…

28 06 2021 | 10:04

Top insurers join Prince Charles to fight climate crisis.

Taskforce led by Lloyd’s of London plans to expand coverage of greener projects and help countries facing extreme risk. Chief executives from the UK’s largest insurers have joined forces with the…

28 06 2021 | 09:41

Record-Breaking Heat Is a Clear Sign of Climate Change.

A heat wave scorched the U.S. West just before the official start of summer, bringing record-breaking temperatures, worsening a dangerous drought and offering yet another example of how the climate…

28 06 2021 | 09:11

High greenhouse gas emitters should pay for carbon they produce, says IMF

Companies should be subject to globally agreed carbon floor price to reach Paris climate goals. Companies with high greenhouse gas emissions should be subject to a carbon price of $75 a tonne of…