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Global Plastics Treaty hangs in the balance as talks resume in Geneva
Campaigners say that industry lobbyists must be banned from the talks to secure a meaningful outcome.
Trump cancels development of new offshore wind projects
Trump has repeatedly expressed hostility towards renewable energy, particularly offshore wind.
Report exposes key players spreading climate disinformation
A new report has revealed how political figures, fossil fuel interests and foreign states are shaping climate denial worldwide.
'Dirty fuel': Greenpeace protests fossil gas investment in Greece
Greenpeace said it wanted to highlight the country's unnecessary and wasteful investments in fossil gas.
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Meet the fashion designers cooking up unique biomaterial recipes
From mycelium leather to corn-based elastane, there have been many biomaterial breakthroughs in recent years. When will they become mainstream?
Are 'coal-free' countries really free? New data shows real consumption
Germany, Poland and Serbia remain the 'black lungs' of Europe, with great quantities of the environmentally damaging brown coal being burned there.
Climate cases are increasingly reaching top courts, new analysis finds
Landmark cases in 2024 and 2025 have reinforced the importance of legal pathways in helping or hindering climate action.
Banks ‘show true colours’ with fossil fuel financing surge last year
In total, banks have financed fossil fuels to the tune of €6.9 trillion since the Paris Agreement was signed.
Climate scientists hit back on Trump plan to nix air pollution rules
More than a dozen climate scientists said the Trump administration’s assertions were factually incorrect.
Fossil fuels are being overlooked at UN ocean summit, analysts warn
Oil and gas blocks cover an area the size of Argentina in just 11 ocean ‘frontier regions’, a new report shows.
How shipping in the EU is driving the rapid loss of Arctic sea ice
Black carbon emissions from ships in the Arctic nearly doubled in six years.
German court dismisses RWE climate case but opens door to others
The Peruvian famer's climate case could pave the way for others looking to hold polluters liable for past emissions.
Can the EU afford to phase out imports of Russian fuel?
Cutting off Russian energy imports is the aim of the new RepowerEU Roadmap presented by the European Commission. The executive cites security reasons, adding that it will also accelerate the EU's energy transition, but what are the obstacles to achieving this?
What is stalling Europe's transition to renewable electricity?
Over 1,700 gigawatts of renewable energy projects across 16 countries are stuck in the queue to be connected to the electricity grid.
Europe cuts methane emissions from coal mines for the first time
Most of the methane emissions from fossil fuels used in Europe are tied to imports, the report also finds.
Europeans don’t trust Trump or Putin to supply energy, poll shows
People in Europe believe their countries should prioritise investment in domestic renewable energy over imported fossil fuels.