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LVMH billionaire dismisses Greta Thunberg’s pessimism as demoralising

The luxury fashion CEO backs the sustainable efforts of the fashion industry, criticising Greta Thunberg's speech at the United Nations on Wednesday.

26/09/2019

USA

Watch again: Greta Thunberg speaks at UN Youth Climate Summit

Swedish teenage activist is speaking a year since her solo protest inspired a global movement.

21/09/2019

Business

Germany expects tough EU talks on energy taxes to counter climate change

Germany expects tough EU talks on energy taxes to counter climate change

20/09/2019

World News

Australian students kick off global climate strike with message for government: Do your job

Australian students kick off global climate strike with message for government: Do your job

20/09/2019

Earth News

London Fashion Week: Can we buy ourselves out of this crisis?

#LFW was all about sustainability this season. Is going green just a fashion fad or is it here to stay?

19/09/2019

World

EU warns climate change could wipe out crop production in Europe

Crop and livestock production is projected to decrease and may even have to be abandoned in parts of Europe’s southern and Mediterranean regions due to the negative impacts of climate change, according to officials.

18/09/2019

USA

When Greta met Obama: 'You and me, we're a team,' says ex-US president

When Greta met Obama: 'You and me, we're a team,' says former US president

18/09/2019

Earth News

Gucci goes fully carbon neutral as London Fashion Week commences

The Italian luxury label makes its biggest sustainable commitment yet, announcing the news on Instagram with a striking, black and white post.

12/09/2019

World News

Which countries in Europe are most concerned about climate change?

And is it only rich ones?

11/09/2019

Business

Carmakers near CO2 cliff-edge in electrification race

Carmakers near CO2 cliff-edge in electrification race

10/09/2019

France

Summer heatwaves killed 1,500 people in France, Health Minister says

A total of 1,435 people passed away during the heatwaves including 567 during the first wave in late June-early July and 868 during the second wave in late July, Agnès Buzyn told France Info and France Inter radio stations.

08/09/2019

Earth News

Hong Kong Fashion Summit 2019: Sustainable fashion on the rise in Asia

A radical sustainable fashion fund launched at Hong Kong's fashion summit plans to revolutionise garment production in the Asian manufacturing industry.

06/09/2019

France

'People don't know the rules': Lime France on the e-scooter problem

Critics claim they're a real menace to society and an eyesore as they're often carelessly parked or end up being abandoned.

05/09/2019

Earth News

Should we take note of Amazon India's new plastic-free pledge?

The Indian unit of the largest online retailer has committed to curbing its use of single-use plastic by 2020. But is it doing enough?

04/09/2019

World News

Spain rescues almost 200 migrants in the Mediterranean

Spain rescues almost 200 migrants in the Mediterranean

03/09/2019

World News

Hong Kong on edge after weekend of clashes, airport disruption

Hong Kong on edge after weekend of clashes, airport disruption

02/09/2019

World

Australia downgrades Great Barrier Reef's outlook to "very poor"

Rising sea temperatures and heavy industry are being blamed for the rapid loss of marine life.

30/08/2019

Earth News

Is one week enough? 170 media outlets dedicate news to climate change

Covering Climate Now is the new week-long pledge being adopted by global news outlets, now with 170 involved.

29/08/2019

Mexico

At least 25 killed in 'horrendous' arson attack on bar in Mexico

At least 25 killed in 'horrendous' arson attack on bar in Mexico

28/08/2019

Germany

Berlin gets cleaner parks thanks to tourists trash picking schemes

An unusual scene becoming more normal: Tourists are cleaning the parks they visit in Berlin thanks to trash collection schemes.

27/08/2019