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Most countries' climate targets 'totally insufficient' — study

The US withdrawal from the 2015 Paris climate agreement sends "a terrible signal", the former chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change tells Euronews.

Poland

Watch: Polish officers smash windows of Greenpeace ship with hammers

Masked men, armed with automatic weapons, break the windows of the Rainbow Warrior vessel.

France

Euroviews. The G7 must stop fuelling inequality ǀ View

Now more than ever political leaders actually need to listen. They will find that the solutions to inequality are not coming from politicians, but are already being moved forward by people on the frontlines of the problem globally.

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Euroviews. The long-term strategy to make the EU carbon neutral needs a hard reality check ǀ View

The gap between EU policies and goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions is becoming increasingly wide and new solutions are urgently needed to close it.

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Belgium, Germany and Netherlands topple all-time highest temperatures

The heatwave gripping Europe has toppled all-time temperature records in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany.

Japan

G20: 19 members recommit to Paris climate agreement, without US

All members of the G20 but the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to the Paris climate agreement.

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Euroviews. It’s time to stop talking about the Paris Agreement and start acting on it ǀ View

The window for action on the Paris Agreement is closing. Governments and businesses have a responsibility to invest in a just transition to a safer, fairer, cleaner energy system, and ecosystem restoration and recovery.

World

France's environment targets discussed

In France, the National Assembly will discuss its carbon neutral objectives this week. The new proposals will set a 2050 target for the country to be carbon neutral. It will also pledge to halve its reliance on nuclear energy by 2035 and close all its coal-fired power stations within 3 years.

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Euroviews. For the sake of security and political stability, parliaments must pursue sound governance ǀ View

As rapporteur of the [OSCE] economic and environmental committee, I have tabled a report and draft resolution under the theme “Advancing Sustainable Development to Promote Security: The Role of Parliaments.”

United Kingdom

Climate change narrative shifting dramatically, says student organiser

Jake Woodier, a campaign officer with the UK Student Climate Network Campaign, told Euronews: "We're seeing quite a lot of change happening at quite a fast pace in the UK, where ultimately, we've seen the narrative about climate change and the kind of climate crisis shifting quite dramatically."

World

School walk-out believed to be the biggest climate protest to date

Today more than 1.4 million schoolchildren around the world are expected to walk out of lessons in what is believed to be the biggest protest calling for action on climate change to date.

World

President receives Germany's 'last piece of coal' in symbolic pledge

President receives Germany's 'last piece of coal' in symbolic pledge to keep climate promise

World

How is Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week encouraging young green entrepreneurs?

This year’s Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) comes to an end on January 19th. Taking place in the UAE’s capital, it’s an annual gathering of industry leaders and heads of state to discuss the latest advancements in sustainable development.

World

“U-turns are possible” - IRENA DG on US withdrawal from Paris Agreement

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) held its ninth assembly from 11th to 13th January in Abu Dhabi.

Sweden

Swiss students follow example of young climate activist Greta Thunberg

Thousands of Swiss students, some as young as 14-years-old, took to the streets of several Swiss cities to denounce the lack of government action to fight global warming

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Euroviews. How climate action is transforming the very fabric of business | View

By publicly committing to carbon neutrality, governments can lay down the indicators of success for businesses. Choosing sustainable materials, whether for packaging or for construction, should be a cornerstone of the EU’s low emissions strategy by 2050.

Poland

What is the COP24 climate change rulebook and why do we need it?

Nearly 200 countries have signed up to a 156-page rulebook for implementing the Paris Agreement on climate change. But what is the rulebook, why is it necessary and why are some already criticising it?

Poland

World leaders scramble to rescue Paris climate deal at COP24

The most important talks on climate change since the 2015 Paris agreement started in Poland on Sunday.

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CO2 emissions on the rise for first time in four years

A report by the United Nations Environment Programme shows that global carbon dioxide emissions rose again during 2017 after a three year hiatus

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Governments 'not on track' to cap temperatures at below two degrees

Governments are 'not on track' to cap temperatures at below two degrees, said UN's Patricia Espinosa.