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Climate

Scientists slam ‘injustice’ of scarce Global South climate studies

Scientists say inconclusive results in a climate attribution study on deadly floods and landslides in Colombia and Venezuela expose inequality in climate research.

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France and Spain join fight to tax luxury air travel for climate funds

The initiative aims to raise billions for climate action and sustainable development by making frequent, high-emitting air travel pay its fair share.

Climate

June heatwave pushes Europe into record-breaking territory

Last month is likely to be one of Europe’s hottest Junes on record as extreme heat driven by climate change affects millions across the continent

Climate

Record heat in the Mediterranean Sea sparks fears for marine life

Intense marine heat can have devastating consequences for ecosystems with its ripple effects also extending onto land.

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Polluting shipwrecks a ticking timebombs at the bottom of our oceans

As rusting war-era ships decay on the seafloor, their toxic cargoes pose an urgent but often overlooked environmental risk.

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The race to 30x30: How far behind are we on ocean protection?

A slew of commitments have been made at the UN Ocean Conference this week, with many governments using the opportunity to unveil new MPAs on the international stage.

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Nations issue ‘Nice Wake-Up Call’ on plastic pollution treaty

Countries have shown a united front for ambition after talks on a landmark plastic pollution treaty collapsed last year.

Climate

Europe faces drought as May declared second-hottest on record

Persistent dry conditions have led to the lowest spring river flow across Europe since records began in 1992

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Landmark High Seas Treaty now ‘inches away’ from ratification

The High Seas Treaty, adopted in 2023, would allow countries to establish marine protected areas in international waters.

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What is the UN Ocean Conference and why does it matter?

More than 10,000 people will gather in France for largest ocean conference ever.

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EU unveils Ocean Pact ahead of UN conference in France

The EU is hoping to position itself as a leader in marine protection ahead of a UN summit on preserving the world's oceans next week.

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Smoke from intense Canadian wildfires reaches Europe

About 200 fires are actively burning in Canada and have consumed about 19,900 square kilometres of terrain, most of it in the last week.

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EU faces new legal action over bottom trawling in protected areas

It is the latest in a stream of litigation from all corners of the EU over bottom trawling in protected zones.

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High Seas Treaty gets major boost from EU and 6 member states

The High Seas Treaty has the potential to bring about a significant shift in global ocean conservation efforts.

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EU says it is ‘well on track’ to reach 2030 emissions target

Belgium, Estonia and Poland were also singled out for not submitting their NECPs and were urged to “do so without delay”.

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World forest loss last year ‘unlike anything we’ve seen’, data shows

Brazil, set to host the COP30 climate conference later this year, lost the largest area of tropical forest in 2024.

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New treaty could be a ‘game-changer’ for environmental crime in Europe

There is now a robust legal framework to tackle serious environmental crimes, but experts say the Council of Europe missed a chance to protect human rights.

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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.

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YIMBY: Are community benefits the secret to Europe’s green transition?

Most Europeans support the shift to renewable energy, but translating that into support for actual projects on the ground isn’t easy.

Climate

'Pain’ of climate change was clear in Europe last year, experts say

Storms and flooding across Europe last year affected a total of 413,000 people, led to the loss of at least 335 lives and are estimated to have cost at least €18 billion in damages.

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