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55% of the world’s plastic waste comes from just 20 companies

A report has found that over 130 million tonnes of single-use plastic was thrown away in 2019

Earth News

Siberian wildfires kickstart and extreme heat in northwestern Russia

Areas within the Polar Arctic Circle recently reached temperatures nearing 30º C. Dry and warm conditions are sparking the first significant wildfires in Siberia.

World

Germany's emissions will be reduced to 'net zero' by 2045

The German government has adopted a new ambitious plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 'net zero' by 2045, five years earlier than initially planned.

Europe News

France aims to spend €30 billion on decarbonising its economy

The country wants to invest billions of euros into decarbonising its economy, speeding up its target of becoming Europe's first major country to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

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Ecotech

Clean energy jobs will revive coal communities in Europe, says report

WWF is calling for EU countries to phase out their coal power by 2030 in favour of renewable energy.

World News

US targets 50% emissions cut by 2030

The Biden administration announced a new target in reducing US greenhouse gas emissions - at least a 50% cut by 2030, compared to 2005 levels.

Earth News

The world is 'on the verge of the abyss’, says UN

UN Secretary-General António Guterres gives a stark warning as the climate crisis looks set to worsen.

Earth News

Three inspiring women-led projects tackling the climate crisis

From reusable sanitary pads to sustainable fishing, these women are changing the world one project at a time.

Ecotech

Facebook global operations are now supported by 100% renewable energy

The tech giant has reached a huge environmental milestone and is celebrating by connecting people on Earth Day.

Tech News

China's Bitcoin mining could impact its goals to become carbon neutral

Accounting for 80 per cent of the global cryptocurrency trade, China's overuse of supercomputers and coal-fired power plants could have a devastating impact on climate.

Climate

COP26 isn't the only major environmental convention happening in 2021

2021 has been dubbed a ‘Super Year For Nature’, as the three major environmental COPs coincide.

Climate

Wildfire risk increases in the UK due to climate change, says study

Periods of 'exceptional danger' could rise to four days per year on average by 2080.

Ecotech

Where are the UK’s renewable energy 'deserts'?

An eye-opening report into small-scale renewables shows vast swathes of the British isles are in the dark.

Climate

Why universal access to water is crucial for both people and planet

As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, water management is key to preserving global food systems.

Climate

The dangers of eco-fascism and why it’s a ‘veneer for racist beliefs’

Francisca Rockey on how ordinary people are unknowingly contributing to the growing manifestation of modern eco-fascism.

Climate

What could an anti-protest bill mean for climate activism?

The bill would mean police taking a more proactive approach to dealing with “highly disruptive” protests in the UK.

Ecotech

Could Spain's four-day working week save the planet?

More flexible working hours provide unexpected bonuses for both the environment and our wellbeing.

Earth News

Why criminalising ecocide won’t solve the climate crisis

"Prison and criminalisation do not fix harm, they cause it."

Ecotech

Electric conversions of classic cars could grow by 500% in 2021

Old-timer Rolls-Royces and Jaguars get an electric makeover by a company in Silverstone, UK.

Earth News

UK announces £40bn of green investment from new ‘infrastructure bank’

Environmental campaigners are critical of whether this will be a “real commitment to green growth”.