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Europe's climate masterplan aims to slash emissions within a decade

The European Union is preparing to unveil a raft of ambitious plans designed to cut emissions drastically over the next decade.

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EU eco-agriculture reforms are 'not worth it', say Belgian farmers

Brussels has introduced eco-schemes as part of its Common Agricultural Policy reform, in order to support and incentivise farmers to undertake practices beneficial for the climate, biodiversity, and the environment.

World News

MEPs demand Brussels break global deadlock over Antarctica protection

In a resolution passed on Thursday, MEPs overwhelmingly called on the Commission to demand the intensification of bilateral and multilateral efforts in order to reach an agreement over the creation of two so-called Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).

World News

Europe's central bank will allow higher inflation to hit climate goals

The bank said it would do more to take the impact of climate change into its monetary policy, saying that global warming could have “profound implications” for price stability.

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Malaysia

How palm oil ended up in everything - and could be ruining the planet

A Western PR firm that once represented Burma's military junta is now helping billionaires counter the narrative that palm oil is dangerous.

World News

Death toll from Northwest heat wave expected to keep rising

Hundreds of deaths were being investigated as heat related in Oregon, Washington state and British Columbia. The dangerous heat began June 25 and only began to subside in some areas on Tuesday.

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The world is chasing methane

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Despite our obsession with carbon dioxide, methane could be a handier ally to fight climate change

Climate

Dinosaurs experienced more extremes in weather than previously thought

New research suggests dinosaurs saw more extreme seasonal variation than previously thought, meaning that they lived with hot summers and cold winters.

Nature

Australia against move to list Great Barrier Reef as 'in danger'

A meeting of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee said in a report Monday that "there is no possible doubt" the network of colourful corals off Australia's northeast coast was "facing ascertained danger."

Climate

These 6 countries are taking governments to court over climate change

The UK is facing fresh legal action over its failure to tackle CO2 emissions. Which other European nations are in the courtroom?

Climate Now

Fish are swimming to cooler waters as climate change heats our oceans

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We report from Denmark where the arrival of new species like tuna and anchovy is a sign of the big shifts underway as the ocean waters warm due to climate change.

United Kingdom

Environmental groups stage theatrical protests near G7 venue

Extinction Rebellion and other climate campaign groups have staged a series of theatrical protests in seaside resort close to where G7 leaders are meeting

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Europe’s offshore wind industry is taking off

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Catching the wind out at sea has become a pillar of the continent’s energy future

Climate Now

How close can offshore wind carry Europe towards carbon neutrality?

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How big can offshore wind become? Euronews has a unique chance to film turbines up close in the North Sea and hear how climate data is being combined with the latest technology to harness the most from the power of the wind.

Europe Decoded

Facebook must do more to fight climate change denial, campaigners say

A 40-page study alleges that climate change misinformation is being systemically spread by Facebook. The social media giant denies the claims.

Green News

Why ‘green envelopes’ would transform the future of cities

Arup architect Rudi Scheuermann explains why if 20% of each building was covered in plants, in 20% of the city, we would see reducing temperatures and improved air quality.

Green News

How Da Vinci's education could be the key to tackling climate change

Could Leonardo Da Vinci be the answer to tackling climate change? Researchers at the University of Cambridge think so.

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Europe’s climate in 2020: record heat and storms, and a relentlessly warming Arctic

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Copernicus’ European State of the Climate report offers the latest snapshot of the continent’s weather and climate

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German top court orders government to set post-2030 climate goals

The Constitutional Court ruled on Thursday that current legislation doesn't go far enough in ensuring that climate change is limited to acceptable levels.

Climate

Are melting glaciers causing the Earth to move under our feet?

New research shows that melting glaciers are changing the axis the earth spins on.