Toxic gas putting millions at risk in Middle East, BBC finds 29/11/2023

Toxic pollutants released during gas flaring are endangering millions more people than previously feared, a BBC investigation suggests. ...more

Citizens in richer countries back climate help for vulnerable - EIB poll 29/11/2023

Citizens in Europe, the United States, China and Japan believe their countries should compensate poorer nations to help address the impact of climate change, a European Investment Bank poll of more than 30,000 people shared with Reuters showed. ...more

Thai cabinet approves draft clean air act to reduce pollution 29/11/2023

Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday approved a draft clean air act in a bid to reduce pollution, a government spokesperson said. ...more

First transatlantic flight using 100% sustainable jet fuel to take off 29/11/2023

The first transatlantic flight by a commercial airliner fully powered by “sustainable” jet fuel will take off from London Heathrow this morning. ...more

Second endangered Sumatran rhino born in Indonesia 29/11/2023

Another Sumatran Rhinoceros was born in an Indonesian sanctuary last week, the Environment Ministry said, the second birth of this critically endangered animal at the reserve this year. ...more

COP28 climate summit puts spotlight on turning methane pledges into action 28/11/2023

Delegates at this year's U.N. COP28 climate summit are anxious to boost the world's climate change agenda with concrete plans for clamping down on the second-most prominent greenhouse gas – methane. ...more

US oil and gas production set to break record in 2023 despite UN climate goals 28/11/2023

The United States is poised to extract more oil and gas than ever before in 2023, a year that is certain to be the hottest ever recorded, providing a daunting backdrop to crucial United Nations climate talks that hold the hope of an agreement to end the era of fossil fuels. ...more

Biden to skip COP climate meeting in Dubai - official 28/11/2023

U.S. President Joe Biden will not attend a gathering of world leaders focused on climate change in Dubai this week, a U.S. official said on Sunday. ...more

British empire’s past emissions ‘double UK’s climate responsibility’ 28/11/2023

The UK is responsible for almost twice as much global heating as previously thought when its colonial history is taken into account, analysis has revealed. ...more

Environmental groups take Portugal to court over climate inaction 28/11/2023

Environmental groups have filed a legal action in a Lisbon court against Portugal over an alleged failure to put into practice its own regulation to tackle climate change, they said on Monday. ...more