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Which tech companies are the worst for AI supply chain decarbonisation

The rapid growth of the AI market comes with increasing environmental challenges. The massive energy demands are raising serious concerns. Leading AI companies, including Nvidia, have so far failed to address these issues according to Greenpeace.

Climate

Can a food tax help fix diets and the climate crisis?

Putting a tax on climate-intensive food could reduce impact, new study shows

Earth News

World’s first global shipping carbon tax sinks after US-led opposition

The US, Saudi Arabia and other petro-states led pushback against the world’s first carbon tax for shipping.

Climate

How global warming is turning forests into fuel for wildfires

Last year, an area larger than India was lost to wildfires worldwide.

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Moments

This tour operator just scrapped its carbon offsets. Here's why

A major travel firm has ditched its carbon offset program, arguing it no longer reflects the "immediacy" of the climate crisis.

Climate

Amazon rainforest released as much CO₂ as Germany from 2024 fires

Fires in the Amazon Rainforest have surged to record-breaking levels, highlighting the region’s ‘growing ecological fragility'.

Climate

Inequality fuels climate crisis: EU countries among those responsible

Climate goals will remain “out of reach” unless lifestyle-related carbon footprints are considerably slashed, a new report warns.

Climate

Portugal’s kelp forests show remarkable carbon storage abilities

Scientists warn that climate change is threatening the seaweed's ability to store carbon and support biodiversity.

Europe News

Small businesses exempt from EU’s tax at the border

Lawmakers overwhelmingly voted to support SMEs' exemptions under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism's simplification review.

Climate

UN urges nations to submit overdue climate plans ahead of COP30

Most parties, including the EU, missed the February deadline to submit new climate plans, and pressure is mounting as the UN climate summit approaches.

Moments

Sightseeing at speed: Why extreme day trips are an extremely bad idea

Budget ‘flying visits’ come at a great cost, contributing to overtourism and the climate crisis.

Earth News

China’s emissions may have peaked as solar energy surges

New data shows china's carbon emissions fell in early 2025, raising hopes the country may have peaked ahead of its 2030 target.

Earth News

Vatican strikes solar farm deal to become first carbon neutral state

A controversial radio site north of Rome is set to become a solar farm as the Vatican pushes its green transition.

Climate

2025 wildfire emissions hit record highs across Europe, data reveals

Greece, Turkey, the UK, and Cyprus have already seen record wildfire emissions in 2025 as soaring temperatures and dry conditions fuel intense blazes.

The Big Question

The Big Question: How can Volvo compete with Chinese EVs?

“There is really no protection in the form of tariffs. The only protection for our industry is that we shape up and we need to be more competitive,” Volvo’s CEO told Euronews.

Earth News

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.

Europe News

Delay to EU's 2040 climate goals ‘a mistake’, Ribera answers Macron

European Commission Executive Vice President Teresa Ribera was quizzed on Euronews' Europe Today morning show and asked for reaction to French President Emmanuel Macron's call to delay the Commission's 2040 climate targets.

wellbeing

Want to live a long and happy life? Try trusting others, study says

People who tend to trust each other and institutions report higher levels of well-being, a new study has found.

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Talking dialogue, trade and climate action at the Astana Forum

Titled “Connecting Minds, Shaping the Future,” the Astana International Forum (AIF) gathered over 160 international speakers and around 7,000 participants.

Earth News

UK solar power hits record highs during sunniest spring ever

The UK’s solar surge has also cut gas use by €710 million this year.