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Global carbon emissions rise once again in 2024

Amid Earth's heat records, scientists report another bump upward in annual carbon emissions.

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COP29: Albania PM goes off script to ask 'What on Earth are we doing?'

Euronews Green brings you the latest updates from the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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What does Trump’s win mean for global climate action?

Trump's victory could be a 'major blow' for global climate action but experts say it may not slow the roll of the green transition.

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Greenhouse gas levels hit unprecedented highs in 2023, UN says

Experts say CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere have risen by more than 10 per cent in just two decades.

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Climate

Current climate plans put world on track for 3.1C of warming, UN warns

Governments need to step up with stronger NDCs, the report says, while highlighting the role of solar, wind and forests.

Mobility

How many Europeans use public transport in major cities?

The use of public transport varied from one major European city to another, according to a new survey.

Green News

How this concerned father shifted his company away from oil and gas

Jordi Zonneveld didn't want his three daughters to live in a world reliant on burning oil, gas and coal, warming the planet.

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Commission mulls regulation of solar radiation modification research

EU funding is assessing the feasibility and safety of geoengineering as an approach to combat the effects of greenhouse gas emissions.

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.

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EU states lagging on carbon emission reductions, Commission tells MEP

Several member states still need to send their energy and climate plans to the European Commission, where strategies to slash emissions are laid out.

Climate

Methane emissions are rising faster than ever, researchers warn

Despite global efforts to curb emissions, there has been a 20 per cent increase in human-produced methane sources over the last two decades.

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Not just CO2: what are the greenhouse gases driving global warming?

Though it is the most well-known and second most abundant greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide is only one of the gases we need to tackle.

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‘Irresponsible climate policy’: Sweden plans to scrap aviation tax

The decision by the country’s right-wing coalition government has caused outrage among environmentalists.

Eco-Innovation

UK bets on alternative proteins with bug research centre

NAPIC will be a space for industry experts to work through teething problems - and persuade the public to take a bite.

Europe News

Green activists seek to force revision of EU’s climate targets

Backers of EU court challenge are emboldened by a recent legal finding that suggests failing to effectively tackle climate change violates human rights

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European food banks boosted by Taylor Swift’s ‘substantial’ donations

The donations will fund hundreds of thousands of meals to help feed the growing number of Europeans and Americans grappling with rising food and housing costs.

Green News

Germany is moving ahead with controversial carbon capture

Opponents say that carbon capture and storage is unproven and not as effective as reducing emissions by switching to renewables.

Climate

Money talks when it comes to effective climate policies, study finds

An extensive new analysis of the world’s climate policies shows their limitations and which ones really work.

Green News

Top UN court sets date for landmark climate change hearings

The outcome of these hearings could influence rulings in all future climate legal cases.

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Wildfires made three times more likely due to climate change

Around 3.9 million square kilometres of land were burnt globally during last year’s fire season.