Fears new environment tax will raise food prices 7/11/2024

A new environmental tax on imported industrial goods such as fertiliser will lead to higher food prices, businesses have warned. ...more

Delhi wants artificial rain to tackle worsening air pollution 7/11/2024

India's capital territory of Delhi is keen to use artificial rain to fight air pollution this year, its Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Tuesday, as deteriorating air quality in the region led to an increase in respiratory illnesses. ...more

Only one of Australia’s most popular tuna brands passes sustainability test, first-of-its-kind review finds 7/11/2024

Environmentalists have given the green tick to just one brand of canned tuna as industry heavyweights threaten dwindling fishing populations and other marine life. ...more

New £10m centre to tackle the health impacts of climate change 7/11/2024

A new Centre focused on delivering research on climate change and its impacts on health that will address climate-environment-health inequalities across each life stage is being created by the University of Exeter.  ...more

Saudi environment ministry launches program to develop green tech 6/11/2024

The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has opened applications for a new program to find ways to develop sustainable technologies in Saudi Arabia. ...more

Abu Dhabi City Municipality launches “My Clean Vehicle” campaign 6/11/2024

The Abu Dhabi City Municipality has kicked off a new five-day awareness campaign, “My Clean Vehicle,” aimed at addressing the growing issue of abandoned and neglected vehicles across the city. ...more

Carbon markets could boost climate action in least developed countries 6/11/2024

While carbon markets have played a limited role in boosting sustainable development for the world’s least developed economies, a new report from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) shows that stronger domestic laws, regulations, and monitoring could pay big dividends. ...more

Climate crisis leaves European farmers vulnerable to far right, say campaigners 6/11/2024

The painful impacts of the climate crisis and globalisation have left farmers in Europe marginalised and vulnerable to populist politicians, warn anti-racism campaigners and academics. ...more

Plans for biggest onshore windfarm in England to be submitted this week 6/11/2024

Plans to build what would be the biggest onshore windfarm in England will move forward this week, the first since the Labour government lifted the de facto ban put in place by the Conservatives nine years ago. ...more

Degradation of land is threat to human life, Saudi government says 5/11/2024

The degradation of the world’s soils and landscapes is threatening human life, and must be addressed as a matter of urgency, the government of Saudi Arabia has said. ...more