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We need to cut the ‘paralysing' jargon when it comes to climate change

According to new research, over three-quarters of UK residents don’t understand what ‘net zero’ means.

Climate

COP26: Five takeaways as youth activists claim centre stage on day 5

Youth and public engagement was the theme of the day and young people made their voices heard both inside and outside the summit.

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This week in Europe: COP26 climate conference dominates EU agenda

All eyes in Brussels were on the crucial summit in Glasgow

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Euroviews. Don't sideline fish and the ocean at COP26 | View

Healthy seas have played second fiddle to carbon counting for too long at official negotiations. They should be front and centre, argue scientists Emma Cavan, Erica M Ferrer and Rashid Sumaila

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World Mental Health Day: Eco anxiety can fuel powerful climate action

A new online movement led by young women in the UK is helping others to feel less alone with their eco anxiety.

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Euroviews. EU climate measures must not leave the vulnerable behind | View

Marginalised groups like the Roma people are disproportionately affected by climate change. They have to be included in the response, not harmed by it, writes the Open Society Foundations' Zeljko Jovanovic

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COP26 latest: Thunberg slams summit as 'failure' at Glasgow march

Thousands of young people take to the streets in Glasgow as COP26 marks Youth and Public Empowerment Day. Follow our live updates here.

Tech News

‘Staggering scale’ of climate misinformation on Facebook revealed

Activists say Facebook is failing to act on climate misinformation on its platform - and is even benefiting financially from placing climate misinformation on its paid advertising platform.

Climate

Is green hydrogen less sustainable than we thought?

Green hydrogen’s reliance on purified water may make the renewable energy too expensive for water-stressed areas.

Climate

COP26 latest: Poland reverses pledge to exit coal by 2030

It's Energy Day at COP26. Follow our live updates and find out how climate negotiators are working on phasing out fossil fuels.

Green News

These countries are forcing banks to reveal their climate impact

A new law will force New Zealand banks to detail the environmental risk in their business practices.

Culture news

This COP26 show explores the lack of diversity in climate activism

Actor Fehinti Balogun’s new multimedia show reveals his personal journey into climate activism as a young British Black man.

Climate

COP26 latest: Banks pledge trillions as focus turns to climate finance

It's finance day at COP26. Follow our live updates as the UN Climate Summit turns its focus to cash.

World News

Euroviews. We need to include people in net-zero transition plans | View

Energy providers from Scotland to Scandinavia must work with trade unions and consumers to ensure a just transition to renewables, says María Mendiluce of the climate-focused We Mean Business Coalition

Green News

COP26: Six takeaways as Day 2 wraps with major climate deals

Several major deals were announced on Tuesday as the World Leader’s Summit wrapped up. Here are some of the key takeaways from an action-packed Day 2 at COP26.

Green News

COP26: Colombia will protect 30% of its land by 2022 - not 2030

But President Duque said that the pledge needed to be backed by investments from green finance.

Climate

Queen Elizabeth gets serious with world leaders at COP26

The 95-year-old monarch called on world leaders to 'rise above the politics of the moment.'

Climate

COP26 latest: Over 100 countries sign pledge to cut methane emissions

It's time for action at COP26 as crucial climate talks enter their second day.

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Russian desert expands due to climate change

As desertification decimates the Russian Republic of Kalmykia, Europe’s most arid regions could suffer the same fate, if the climate crisis continues.

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David Attenborough asks world leaders to ‘rewrite our story’ at COP26

An emotive speech delivered by Sir David Attenborough compelled world leaders to ‘rewrite our story’ at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow.