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24 09 2020 | 13:00

Fund to cut emissions in developing world cities launched.

LONDON (Reuters) - A new multilateral finance fund was launched on Wednesday that aims to cut carbon emissions and improve conditions in developing-world cities. Implemented by the World Bank and…

24 09 2020 | 12:52

IDMC Internal Displacement 2020: Mid-Year Update.

Millions of people forced from their homes face dual hardship of COVID-19 Around 14.6 million new internal displacements were recorded across 127 countries and territories between January and June…

24 09 2020 | 12:16

World Bank launches Africa climate strategy as pandemic hammers green growth.

The World Bank has launched its multi-billion dollar Africa climate change strategy for the next six years in a bid to kickstart green growth hampered by the Covid-19 pandemic.

23 09 2020 | 11:53

The Guardian view on politics and the environment: we demand better.

The British public are way ahead of the government in their ideas for a fairer, greener country. Time for Downing Street to listen.

23 09 2020 | 11:50

World fails to meet a single target to stop destruction of nature – UN report.

Humanity at a crossroads’ after a decade in which all of the 2010 Aichi goals to protect wildlife and ecosystems have been missed. The world has failed to meet a single target to stem the…

23 09 2020 | 11:19

LEGO Plans to Eliminate Single-Use Plastic Following Children's Request.

Lego said on Tuesday that it plans to stop using plastic bags inside of box sets and replace them with paper ones. The Danish company said it would start making the switch next year and aimed to…

23 09 2020 | 11:14

Hundreds of Thousands of Migratory Birds 'Falling Out of the Sky' in the Southwest.

The American Southwest is witnessing a horrific and inexplicable phenomenon, likely due to the climate crisis: hundreds of thousands of migratory birds are dying off. The birds seem to be just "…

23 09 2020 | 11:01

Onboard Birthday Party May Have Caused Mauritius Oil Spill.

A Japanese ship that wrecked off the coast of Mauritius in July and sparked one of the worst environmental disasters in the country's history may have run aground because of birthday celebrations on…

23 09 2020 | 11:00

Smoke From West Coast Wildfires Reaches East Coast, Europe.

The smoke from the wildfires devastating the West Coast of the U.S. has reached as far away as Europe, officials said Wednesday.

23 09 2020 | 10:58

GREENPEACE AFRICA: An even darker side to plastics in Africa.

Research shows a more horrific truth behind plastic production. Africa has come a long way in moving towards a plastic-free future.

23 09 2020 | 10:35

'Lost decade for nature' as UK fails on 17 of 20 UN biodiversity targets.

UK government said it failed on two-thirds of targets, but RSPB analysis is bleaker – and suggests UK is moving backwards in some areas. The UK has failed to reach 17 out of 20 UN biodiversity…

23 09 2020 | 10:30

NextEra planning massive 500MW solar, 500MW storage project in Kansas.

NextEra Energy Resources LLC has plans to install up to 500 MW of solar generation and up to 500 MW of battery storage in a county just southwest of Kansas City, Kan., according to a project overview…

23 09 2020 | 10:15

Europe’s electric grid can be 80% fossil free by 2030, industry trade group says.

As much as 80% of the European Union’s electricity could be fossil fuel-free by 2030, regardless of whether the European economy faces a prolonged economic crisis, industry association Eurelectric…

23 09 2020 | 10:08

Young climate activists start own climate talks after Cop26 delay.

Mock Cop26 set up in frustration at lack of progress due to coronavirus crisis. Young climate activists have begun a parallel process to the UN climate crisis talks, in frustration at the lack of…

23 09 2020 | 10:04

The facts of extinction and the need to act.

The evidence of wildlife decline can be seen on our own doorsteps, writes Pat Twidale, while Sarah Flavell wonders what it will take for us to wake up from our complacency.

23 09 2020 | 10:03

BP energy outlook sees global fossil fuel demand falling for first time this year.

Fossil fuel consumption is set to shrink for the first time in modern history as climate policies boost renewable energy while the coronavirus epidemic leaves a lasting effect on global energy demand…

23 09 2020 | 09:53

Indonesia: No bailout – only one listed coal company is profitable, the rest are in the red.

With only one leading coal company currently making a profit, the Indonesian government must let the market decide the future for financially broken coal companies wishing to avoid payments of much-…

23 09 2020 | 09:53

EU to withdraw free CO2 pollution credits to clear way for carbon border tax.

The European Commission plans to withdraw free allowances given to polluting industries under the EU’s emission trading system (ETS) in order to clear the way for their inclusion in the bloc’s…

23 09 2020 | 09:44

Northern hemisphere breaks record for hottest ever summer.

  Past three months were 1.17C above 20th-century average 2020 on track to be one of five warmest years, Noaa finds This summer was the hottest ever recorded in the northern hemisphere,…

22 09 2020 | 11:59

World’s most powerful turbine to anchor largest offshore wind farm.

Plans to build the world’s largest offshore wind farm using the world’s most powerful turbines have been taken up a notch after GE announced its newly upgraded 13MW Haliade-X units would be used for…