English

More about this topic

Green News

EU claims to be ‘on track’ with global biodiversity pledge

The European Union’s chief negotiator on a United Nations compact to reverse biodiversity loss denies postponement of anti-deforestation law undermines credibility just weeks ahead of crunch summit in Colombia.

Azerbaijan

Food supply risk under the spotlight at Baku Climate Summit

The Baku Climate Action Week ahead of COP29 focused on how extreme weather due to the climate crisis is disrupting supply chains.

Green News

EU deforestation backflip: Conservatives cheer, green groups rage

A much-debated deforestation law has been postponed by the European Commission, sparking outrage from environmentalists but relief from affected businesses.

Azerbaijan

Baku Climate Action Week focuses on business ahead of COP29

The event is a precursor to the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, which will be held in November in Azerbaijan with the broad aim to combat climate change.

ADVERTISEMENT

Europe News

Why are carmakers pleading for a respite from EU climate policy

The head of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association explains why the industry faces multi-billion euro fines next year when stricter CO2 emissions limits kick in

Green News

Switzerland and Italy redraw border due to melting glaciers

The popular ski resort of Zermatt is in the affected area.

Business

Economic self-sabotage? Dublin airport passenger cap row heats up

The aviation industry cannot fully rely on technological solutions to tackle the climate crisis, Green councillor says amid dispute over passenger limits at Dublin airport.

No Comment

Czechs left without electricity and drinking water following the flood

The flooding in the Czech Republic is easing, but South Bohemia is still at risk, with many households continuing to lack electricity and drinking water.

Climate

WMO: Global heating likely to hit 3C by 2100 - what’s the solution?

The latest multi-agency United in Science report outlines a key role for AI.

Climate

Why are a grandad, activist and toddler suing the Irish government?

This is the first climate lawsuit in Ireland that tackles fundamental rights, following a landmark European Court of Human Rights ruling.

Green News

Green groups breathe a sigh of relief on von der Leyen’s climate picks

Climate activists and the renewable energy lobby have broadly interpreted Ursula von der Leyen’s commissioner picks – the Netherlands’ Wopke Hoekstra, Denmark’s Dan Jørgensen and Spain’s Teresa Ribera – as signalling continuity with the Green Deal that marked her first mandate.

Green News

Microplastics can be breathed into your brain, new study shows

New research has revealed that plastic from everyday items has the ability to infiltrate the brain.

No Comment

Floods devastate Polish town of Stronie Śląskie

Severe floods have destroyed the town of Stronie Śląskie in southwest Poland, following the overflow of a nearby dam.

No Comment

Mud, damage and displacement: Poland battles with severe flooding

Severe floods continue to affect parts of Central Europe, with some areas already past the peak and others still facing danger.

No Comment

Heavy rains cause devastating floods in Czech Republic

Emergency workers conducted rescue operations in Czech Republic, following days of heavy rain that caused severe flooding and mass evacuations.

Green News

Global charity calls for end to EU incentives for crop-based biofuels

Oxfam argues that despite caps introduced in recent years the EU continues to drive demand for food crops and land to be diverted into fuel production, but the biofuel industry continues to insist it is part of the solution to climate change.

Travel News

Wizz Air launches no frills flights to the Middle East

The budget airline will introduce long-haul routes from March 2025.

No Comment

Paraguay River at lowest water level in more than a century

A powerful drought in the Amazon rainforest led to the lowest water levels on the Paraguay River in more than a century.

Europe News

Severe drought in Bosnia and Poland brings record low water levels

Lakes and rivers across Europe are drying up as the hottest summer on record comes to an end. In Poland and Bosnia, this has caused critically low water levels.

Green News

Summer 2024 declared the hottest ever by European climate scientists

Europe was hit by deadly heatwaves and extreme weather from as early as June, with certain populations more at risk than others.