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UAE to use AI to support millions of farmers in climate fight 9/12/2025
UAE to use AI to support millions of farmers in climate fight The UAE on Monday set out ambitious plans to use artificial intelligence to deliver a critical lifeline to millions of farmers bearing the brunt of the growing threat posed by climate change. ...more
EU to weaken more environment reporting rules, draft document shows 9/12/2025
EU to weaken more environment reporting rules, draft document shows The European Commission has drafted proposals to cut back more EU environment laws, targeting requirements for industries to report on their pollution and waste, a draft EU document seen by Reuters showed. ...more
Seven EU countries pressure European Commission to rethink 2035 diesel and petrol car ban 9/12/2025
Seven EU countries pressure European Commission to rethink 2035 diesel and petrol car ban Pressure from EU countries, lawmakers and the automotive industry is likely pushing the European Commission to delay the revision of the bloc's ban on diesel and petrol cars by 2035. ...more
Emissions from global wildfires far higher than previously thought 9/12/2025
Emissions from global wildfires far higher than previously thought The total emissions of greenhouse gases and airborne particles caused by wildfires are almost 70% higher than previously assumed. Researchers at Wageningen University & Research discovered this in a long-term study conducted in collaboration with NASA, BeZero Carbon, and American universities in Maryland and Irvine, California. ...more
New book explores ‘visual life of climate change’ 9/12/2025
New book explores ‘visual life of climate change’ A new book suggests that the pictures we use to tell stories about climate change fundamentally shape how we respond to the issue. ...more
EU broadens its efforts to combat environmental crime 8/12/2025
EU broadens its efforts to combat environmental crime The European Commission welcomes the EU's signature of the Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of the Environment through Criminal Law. ...more
From extreme heat to poor mental health: How climate change is harming the workplace 8/12/2025
From extreme heat to poor mental health: How climate change is harming the workplace More than one billion workers are exposed to high heat episodes - with almost a third experiencing negative health effects. ...more
Heathrow expansion will harm London's climate, noise levels and air quality - Government warned 8/12/2025
Heathrow expansion will harm London's climate, noise levels and air quality - Government warned Heathrow's expansion plans would undermine progress made on air quality in London, conflict with the capital's climate goals and expose residents to "harmful" levels of noise, a City Hall cross-party committee has said. The airport's proposals, which could increase the annual number of flights from 480,000 to 756,000, are gaining significant momentum, with a scheme put forward by Heathrow Airport Holdings adopted by the government last month. ...more
Microplastics in Mussels Raise Serious Concerns for Greek Seas 8/12/2025
Microplastics in Mussels Raise Serious Concerns for Greek Seas Scientists have documented a worrying increase in microplastic contamination across the seas surrounding Greece, according to recent findings by researchers conducting systematic environmental testing. A new study by the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR) experts used mussels as natural “pollution detectors.” The team discovered widespread presence of microplastics — even in areas previously considered remote or pristine. ...more
Streets named after birds in Britain on rise as species’ populations plummet 8/12/2025
Streets named after birds in Britain on rise as species’ populations plummet RSPB says growing trend for honouring species that are in decline is not matched by action on conservation. ...more
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