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Peruvian farmer takes Germany's RWE to court in landmark climate case 18/3/2025
Peruvian farmer takes Germany's RWE to court in landmark climate case A Peruvian farmer who says German energy giant RWE's emissions have contributed to the melting of Andean glaciers, increasing the flood risk to his home, took his case to court on Monday in a hearing that could set a precedent for climate litigation. ...more
Amnesty International calls for effective remedy to victims of environmental pollution 18/3/2025
Amnesty International calls for effective remedy to victims of environmental pollution Amnesty International submitted on Monday its input to the UN Special Rapporteur on Toxics and Human Rights regarding the effects of toxic exposure and the accessibility to justice. The report emphasized on the right to access to justice and effective remedies in the context of environmental degradation. ...more
Honda, Suzuki to join Tesla's CO2 emissions pool for 2025 18/3/2025
Honda, Suzuki to join Tesla's CO2 emissions pool for 2025 Honda (7267.T) and Suzuki (7269.T) will pool carbon emissions with U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla (TSLA.O) in 2025 to comply with European Union rules, an EU filing showed on Monday. ...more
Disasters spur investment in flood and fire risk tech 18/3/2025
Disasters spur investment in flood and fire risk tech When Storm Babet hit the town of Trowell in Nottingham in 2023, Claire Sneddon felt confident her home would not be affected. ...more
Small electric cars were said to be the future – but SUVs now rule the road 18/3/2025
Small electric cars were said to be the future – but SUVs now rule the road Across the globe more and more Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) are being spotted on – and off – the roads. This is despite predictions from the United Nations of an inevitable pivot towards smaller and more environmentally friendly vehicles because of the urgency of the climate crisis and the rising cost of living. ...more
From flood to drought: Cairo tops list of world’s ‘climate flip’ cities 17/3/2025
From flood to drought: Cairo tops list of world’s ‘climate flip’ cities New findings by charity WaterAid show ‘extreme’ climate effects on Middle East. ...more
German emissions fell 3.4% in 2024, on track for 2030 climate goals 17/3/2025
German emissions fell 3.4% in 2024, on track for 2030 climate goals Germany's Federal Environment Agency on Friday said greenhouse gas emissions in Europe's biggest economy fell by around 3.4% year-on-year in 2024, putting the country on track to meet its 2030 climate targets. ...more
Olympians make climate plea to IOC presidential candidates 17/3/2025
Olympians make climate plea to IOC presidential candidates More than 400 Olympians from nearly 90 countries around the world have joined in a call for the winner of next week's International Olympic Committee presidential election to make climate their top priority. ...more
Global sea level rose faster than expected in 2024, according to NASA analysis 17/3/2025
Global sea level rose faster than expected in 2024, according to NASA analysis Climate change was a major driver to an unexpected level of sea level rise in 2024, according to a new NASA analysis. ...more
Many US bird species seen as reaching population 'tipping point' 17/3/2025
Many US bird species seen as reaching population 'tipping point' U.S. bird populations are experiencing alarming declines due to factors such as habitat loss and climate change, according to a new report identifying 112 species that have reached a "tipping point," including 42 with perilously low numbers and steep downward trends. ...more
 
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