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Shell employees express ‘deep concern’ over renewables regression
In an open letter 'liked' by hundreds of colleagues, two employees criticised the fossil fuel giant’s lack of leadership in the energy transition.
‘Morally obscene’: UK’s largest undeveloped oil field gets green light
The development could unleash the same annual emissions as 90 countries, prompting outrage from climate campaigners.
UK PM delays petrol car ban to 2035 in major green policy shift
Green groups say the PM is ‘taking the public for fools’ by rowing back on home insulation and petrol car pledges at a critical time.
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This ‘critical political milestone’ hopes to demonstrate a global will for more ambitious climate action.
World’s ‘first green container ship’ christened in Denmark
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Spain is our Green Country of the Month - here’s why
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Trees and renewables help India slash emissions rate by 33%
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Portugal is our Green Country of the Month - here’s why
Portugal has doubled its 2030 goals for solar and green hydrogen capacity. It’s also helping people to live and travel more sustainably.
UK ‘lack of urgency’ on climate targets is worrying, report warns
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This electric ‘water bike’ could be a green alternative to jet skis
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Self-driving electric ferry takes to the seas around Stockholm
For now, the vessel has an onboard captain overseeing operations while it drives itself, but the long-term goal is to make the craft completely autonomous.
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Climate activists stop Berlin traffic by gluing themselves to roads
The group said it wanted the federal government to submit a detailed plan on how Germany can meet a target of limiting temperature increases to 1.5 Celsius.
What can the UK learn from its neighbours to improve public transport?
Could a huge cash injection could bring the UK’s public transport in line with Europe?
India grapples with keeping the lights on while cutting fossil fuels
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