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What are consumption-based emissions and why is Sweden targeting them?

Sweden hopes to become world first in targeting its 'consumption-based emissions'. But what does that mean and will other countries follow suit?

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Greta Thunberg is publishing a handbook for tackling climate change

The climate activist says it will help readers connect the dots between threats to the climate, environment, sustainability and indigenous populations.

Living

Greta Thunberg gets invite onto floating home made from rubbish

Brazilian artist Luiz Fernando Barreto built his floating house on Pavuna River in Rio de Janeiro to bring awareness to the pollution of its waters.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger says he wants to ‘terminate pollution’ on Earth

The star will be welcoming 'climate action heroes' to the sixth annual Austrian World Summit in Vienna this summer.

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Greta Thunberg and Angela Merkel triumph at the Women of Europe Awards

BioNTech founder Dr Özlem Türeci and grassroots activist Jenny Rasche were also recognised for their work.

Europe News

EU wouldn't have climate neutral plan without Greta, says Timmermans

In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews, the Commission Vice-President opens up about COP26, natural gas and climate reparations.

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Protesters at climate demo in Glasgow, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam and Istanbul

Thousands of climate protesters brave torrential rain in Glasgow to take part in worldwide demonstrations against what campaigners say is a failure of crunch UN talks to bring about the radical action needed to tame global warming

Climate

COP26: Five takeaways as youth activists claim centre stage on day 5

Youth and public engagement was the theme of the day and young people made their voices heard both inside and outside the summit.

Green News

COP26 is a PR event to fight for the status quo, says Greta Thunberg

The young Swedish activist spoke with urgency, attacking the climate conference itself on the Youth Stage at COP26 today, alongside Ugandan activist Vanessa Nakate.

Climate

Queen Elizabeth gets serious with world leaders at COP26

The 95-year-old monarch called on world leaders to 'rise above the politics of the moment.'

United Kingdom

COP26: 'Action now!' demand activists as thousands arrive in Glasgow

Many demonstrators have travelled from across Europe to attend the summit, demanding that leaders turn words into action on the climate crisis.

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Thunberg arrives in Glasgow ahead of COP26

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg arrived in the Scottish city of Glasgow on Saturday, a day before the start of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP26

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Fridays for Future climate march in Rome and Glasgow

Climate campaign group 'Fridays for Future' staged a march in Rome Saturday as world leaders met in the city for the Group of 20 summit. A climate protest took also place in Glasgow, Scotland, on Saturday ahead of the opening of a two-week UN climate conference this weekend.

Green News

What does a successful COP26 look like for climate activists?

Campaign groups, activists and even bin men are taking to the streets to push world leaders into meaningful action at COP26.

Climate

COP26: Protesters around the world demand immediate climate action

Climate activists around the world are demanding immediate action ahead of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow.

World News

Euroviews. Greta Thunberg-UN climate case singles out the wrong countries | View

Yesterday's decision on climate change and children's rights was historic - but the worst violators are still getting a free pass, writes Iveta Cherneva.

Green News

British royal says he 'understands' Greta Thunberg's frustrations

Prince Charles shares green activists' concerns and can see why Extinction Rebellion take to the streets to carry out disruptive protests.

Italy

COP26: Youth activists march in Milan ahead of UN climate summit

The 3-day youth event was aimed at putting pressure on COP26 delegates as they met to plan the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference.

Climate

'We need to be whipped into action': Draghi reacts to Greta speech

"Your pressure, frankly, is very welcome. Rest assured, we are listening," said Draghi.

Germany

Greta Thunberg joins tens of thousands of climate protesters in Berlin

The Berlin protest was part a worldwide climate strike that included around 1,400 events in 80 countries organised by the Fridays for Future movement.