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EU eases deforestation law reporting for companies 18/4/2025
EU eases deforestation law reporting for companies Companies will need less paperwork to comply with the European Union's anti-deforestation law as of December when it kicks in with changes by the European Commission. ...more
Half the World’s People Depend on Rice. New Research Says Climate Change Will Make it Toxic 18/4/2025
Half the World’s People Depend on Rice. New Research Says Climate Change Will Make it Toxic Warmer temperatures and more carbon dioxide will boost levels of arsenic, a dangerous heavy metal, in the staple crop. ...more
Number of UK homes overheating soars to 80% in a decade, study finds 18/4/2025
Number of UK homes overheating soars to 80% in a decade, study finds Researchers say urgent action needed to inform people about risks of heatwave temperatures and adapt homes. ...more
Lab-grown chicken ‘nuggets’ hailed as ‘transformative step’ for cultured meat 18/4/2025
Lab-grown chicken ‘nuggets’ hailed as ‘transformative step’ for cultured meat Japanese-led team grow 11g chunk of chicken – and say product could be on market in five- to 10 years ...more
Climate champion or catastrophe: Can AI ‘offset’ its own, growing emissions? 18/4/2025
Climate champion or catastrophe: Can AI ‘offset’ its own, growing emissions? Data centre electricity demand is predicted will rise to around 945 terawatt hours by 2030, more than the entire electricity consumption of Japan. ...more
Saudi foundation, UN sign deal to tackle food waste 17/4/2025
Saudi foundation, UN sign deal to tackle food waste The Grace Preservation Foundation signed a cooperation agreement on Tuesday with the UN Environment Programme to promote sustainability and reduce food waste through community awareness and joint initiatives. ...more
UK's rarest wildlife being 'pushed to extinction' by grass fires 17/4/2025
UK's rarest wildlife being 'pushed to extinction' by grass fires Some of the UK's rarest wildlife is being "torched alive" and pushed closer to extinction after weeks of intense grass fires, conservationists have warned. ...more
Global electric vehicle sales up 29% in March, researchers find 17/4/2025
Global electric vehicle sales up 29% in March, researchers find Global sales of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 29% year-on-year in March, helped by growth in China and Europe, while EV growth in North America was hampered by U.S. President Donald Trump's stancetowards emissions standards and uncertainties around tariffs, data showed on Tuesday. ...more
Swapping out red meat and creamy pasta sauce could significantly cut household emissions, Australian research finds 17/4/2025
Swapping out red meat and creamy pasta sauce could significantly cut household emissions, Australian research finds Simple grocery hacks – including swapping out red meat for chicken or plant-based alternatives, opting for dairy-free milk and yoghurt and choosing fruit toast instead of muffins – could substantially cut household greenhouse gas emissions, new research has found. ...more
Wildflowers could be absorbing toxic metals that pass on to bees, study finds 17/4/2025
Wildflowers could be absorbing toxic metals that pass on to bees, study finds Scientists call for urban areas to be tested for contaminants and potentially cleaned before wildflowers are planted. ...more
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