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05 08 2021 | 15:15

How the meat industry is borrowing tactics from Big Tobacco.

The global meat industry is “borrowing tactics from tobacco companies” to downplay its role in driving the climate crisis, according to a months-long investigation shared with 

05 08 2021 | 12:17

‘Problematic’ polar bear may be shot after record heatwave drives him closer to humans

A polar bear has been deemed “problematic” and may be shot after causing injuries to humans, according to reports. The bear has been seen on a Danish military base in Greenland and earlier this week…

05 08 2021 | 12:05

Greece fires: Thousands evacuated from Athens suburb as wildfires rage amid worst heatwave in 30 years

More than 40 fires are burning across Greece, write Marina Rigou in Athens and Nikolia Apostolou in Kalamata Thousands of people have been evacuated from Varibobi, a northeastern suburb of Athens,…

05 08 2021 | 10:39

Russian, Belgian joint venture plans 1GW Vietnam offshore wind farm

Russian oil & gas company Zarubezhneft and DEME Concessions Wind have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop a 1 GW Vinh Phong wind farm offshore Vietnam. The consortium plans…

05 08 2021 | 10:23

Residents evacuated and Greece forced to close Acropolis as fires rage close to Athens

Temperatures in parts of Athens have reached 42C with Greek authorities saying it is the most intense heatwave in more than 30 years. A sweltering heatwave in Greece, the country’s worst in 30 years…

05 08 2021 | 09:31

A Climate Conversation: The Role of Architecture in Shaping a Sustainable African Future

When we think of migration, we think of movement. We think of the movement of people simply looking for greener pastures – a better life for themselves. But we also think of war, of conflict, of an…

05 08 2021 | 09:01

Yes, there is work to do – but progress is being made over the climate crisis

We should hold governments’ feet to the fire, but also acknowledge that good work is being done, writes The deadly flooding in Europe has produced a torrent of political comment about the climate…

04 08 2021 | 10:13

Anger in Turkey grows over government’s handling of wildfires.

Response of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s ruling party seen by many as out of touch as blazes rage for seventh day People across Turkey are looking for answers as to how summer wildfires got so desperately…

04 08 2021 | 10:10

Wildfires reach outskirts of Athens during scorching heatwave

Residents north of Greek capital evacuated, while 42C heat forces Acropolis to reduce opening hours Thousands of people have fled their homes north of Athens after a forest wildfire reached…

04 08 2021 | 08:31

Turkey, Greece and Italy wildfires – live: 8 dead as wildlife ravaged in ‘disaster areas’, fire hits Croatia

Latest developments from across Europe A heat wave across southern Europe, fed by hot air from North Africa, has triggered deadly blazes across the Mediterranean with the death toll rising to eight…

03 08 2021 | 12:05

European National Stakeholder Workshop Series: The case of the Netherlands

The Dutch climate policy and sectoral developments are characterised by a variety of divergent factors from the civil society-led court-cases obliging both the government and Shell to increase…

03 08 2021 | 12:03

Carbon Neutrality and the Belt & Road Initiative: the PARIS REINFORCE China Workshop

The PARIS REINFORCE China stakeholder workshop was held online on June 8, 2021. The workshop discussed China’s net zero emissions after its carbon neutrality goal, how to achieve it from policy to…

03 08 2021 | 11:54

European National Stakeholder Workshop Series: The case of France

The PARIS REINFORCE project held a national stakeholder workshop in France, on May 26, 2021. After a presentation of the project and its first modelling results, we discussed key technologies for…

03 08 2021 | 11:51

A workshop on the US Long-term strategy towards net zero

On 24th and 25th May 2021, the PARIS REINFORCE consortium helped to organise a virtual US workshop, in collaboration with key US partners: ClimateWorks, University of Maryland Center for Global…

03 08 2021 | 11:49

European National Stakeholder Workshop Series: The case of Switzerland

The PARIS REINFORCE European stakeholder workshop series continued with Switzerland, on May 18, 2021. The Swiss Stakeholder Workshop discussed EU current policy and mitigation pathways while gaining…

03 08 2021 | 11:47

Decarbonisation in the Central Asia and Caspian region: the third (final) of a series of workshops

On the 18th of May 2021, the PARIS REINFORCE project held its third and final virtual workshop focussing upon the Central Asian and Caspian region. The goal of this final workshop was to inform…

03 08 2021 | 11:45

From Numbers to Insights: How to Think about Economic-Climate Modelling

Climate-economy models are a powerful tool for providing insight into sensible climate policy choices and how they would impact our economy. As the EU announces stricter climate targets, there are an…

03 08 2021 | 11:26

Plan to Save North Dakota Coal Plant Faces Intense Backlash from Minnesotans Who Would Help Pay for It

Utility customers and clean energy advocates say the proposed sale is being rushed through to avoid scrutiny. In the next week, the boards of electric cooperative utilities across Minnesota will…

03 08 2021 | 11:23

Italy Bans Large Cruise Ships From Venice

The restriction will come into effect at the beginning of August, the Italian government has confirmed. Campaigners say the liners cause damage to Venice's ecosystem. Large cruise ships will be…

03 08 2021 | 11:12

Predicting droughts and floods: why we’re studying 19th-century ocean records

Floods have caused unprecedented damage in Europe recently, while in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou, the equivalent of a year’s worth of average rainfall fell in just three days. In stark contrast,…