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Arctic ship traffic and black carbon are on the rise

“It ends up in a never-ending cycle of increased warming,” says Sian Prior, lead adviser for the Clean Arctic Alliance.

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The European city banning all fossil fuel and meat adverts in public

Amsterdam initially proposed the move in 2020, becoming the first city in the world to do so.

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In the race for clean energy, why are geothermal systems ignored?

Geothermal systems that harness heat from deep underground require significantly less land infrastructure than other renewable energies.

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'Staggering' rise in coal plants in China despite clean energy gains

More than 50 large coal units were commissioned in 2025, up from fewer than 20 a year over the previous decade.

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Doomsday Clock warns Trump’s war on renewable energy must end

A rapid transition away from fossil fuels could help slow down the Doomsday Clock as it edges closer to midnight.

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‘Unprecedented fleet’ of offshore wind farms to be built in North Sea

At-sea wind farms will soon be connected to multiple countries across Europe, thanks to a landmark declaration.

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Trump ‘can’t find’ any wind farms in China. Is he looking hard enough?

Trump used the WEF in Davos to double-down on his attacks against renewable energy. But was anything he said accurate?

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Top polluters controlled by nations that blocked fossil fuel phaseout

Many state-owned fossil fuel firms that emitted the highest levels of pollution in 2024 went on to block a phaseout roadmap at COP30.

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Wind and solar overtake fossil fuels in EU energy mix for first time

The EU is “rapidly” moving towards a clean energy future, but experts warn our “outdated” grid is holding us back.

Nature

Sharks' teeth could grow weaker as ocean acidifies, study shows

Scientists have linked the burning of fossil fuels to the ongoing acidification of the ocean.

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Athletes call out polluting firms sponsoring 2026 Winter Olympics

Just three sponsorship deals for the 2026 Olympic Games are predicted to generate 1.3 million tonnes of CO2 emissions.

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Why boosting Venezuela's oil production could skyrocket pollution

Even a modest increase in Venezuelan oil production could carry climate consequences on the scale of entire countries, experts warn.

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Top 1% have blown their 2026 carbon budget. Do we need a wealth tax?

Governments are being pressured to ban carbon-intensive luxury items and tax fossil fuel profits to meet climate targets.

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Critics decry Trump pulling US out of UN climate treaty as 'a new low'

Experts say withdrawing from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is a "strategic blunder" for the US.

Germany

Power restored to Berlin homes after attack on lines caused outage

Authorities were able gradually to reconnect many to the network but several days of work were required to repair the damage.

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Trump’s push to control Venezuela’s oil sparks climate outrage

Trump says he will bring in large US companies to fix Venezuela’s oil infrastructure, despite growing calls to end fossil fuels.

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Climate-fuelled extreme weather in 2025 hit women the hardest - report

Women carry an “unequal burden” of the world’s deadliest extreme weather events, a new report warns.

Ecotech

Trump tried to boost polluting fuel in 2025. Experts say it won’t work

“Trump’s effort to... harm clean energy just isn’t enough to offset the natural advantages it has,” says one expert.

Energy Frontiers

IEA analyst warns global energy efficiency progress remains off track

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The IEA (International Energy Agency) warns global energy efficiency gains are improving in 2025 but remain off track for 2030 goals.

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Could ‘transition credits’ be the key to unlocking a coal-free Asia?

This novel take on carbon credits could cure Asia's coal addiction - but critics are sceptical.