Canadian tar sands pollution is up to 6,300% higher than reported, study finds 29/1/2024

Toxic emissions from the Canadian tar sands – already one of the dirtiest fossil fuels – have been dramatically underestimated, according to a study. ...more

World's largest cruise ship sets sail, bringing concerns about methane emissions 29/1/2024

The world's largest cruise ship set on its maiden voyage on Saturday, but environmental groups are concerned that the liquefied natural gas-powered vessel - and other giant cruise liners to follow - will leak harmful methane into the atmosphere. ...more

Skiers leaving ‘forever chemicals’ on pistes, study finds 29/1/2024

Skiers are leaving “forever chemicals” in the snow on ski slopes, a study has found. ...more

Battery breakthrough that could slash price of electric cars 29/1/2024

The recent Arctic blasts across the United States left some electric vehicle (EV) owners in a jam. ...more

World groundwater levels showing 'accelerated' decline - study 26/1/2024

Groundwater levels across the world have shown widespread and "accelerated" decline over the past 40 years, driven by unsustainable irrigation practices as well as climate change, according to a study published on Wednesday. ...more

EU auditors say real CO2 emissions from most cars have not fallen 26/1/2024

Real CO2 emissions from most passengers cars on EU roads are the same as 12 years ago despite reduction targets set in 2010 for newly registered vehicles, putting in jeopardy Europe's green agenda, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) said on Wednesday. ...more

Opinion polls signal EU election result could hamper climate action - research 26/1/2024

The European Parliament election this year could make passing ambitious climate change policies harder, if the vote delivers the "sharp right turn" that recent opinion polls suggest, researchers said on Wednesday. ...more

Airbus launches first global aircraft recycling project in southwest China -Xinhua 26/1/2024

Airbus (AIR.PA) has unveiled its first global aircraft recycling project in aviation hub Chengdu in southwest China, state-run Xinhua news agency reported on Thursday. ...more

IKEA sets new targets for emissions cuts as more factories switch to renewable power 26/1/2024

IKEA, the world's biggest furniture brand, on Thursday said it aims to cut emissions by 50% by its 2030 financial year, up from its previous target of 15% which it already exceeded in 2023. ...more

Sierra Leone's capital under threat from deforestation, UN report says 25/1/2024

A national park that provides clean water to Sierra Leone's capital Freetown is critically under threat due to human activities such as land grabbing, charcoal burning, quarrying and marijuana cultivation, a U.N. report said on Tuesday. ...more