China calls for stepped-up energy-efficiency plans to meet targets 16/5/2024

China's state planner has ordered provinces to develop energy-efficiency plans for entities accounting for about 70% of consumption and carbon emissions by 2025-end, according to a notice, to meet targets that have been falling short. ...more

Heat exposure of older people across world to double by 2050, finds study 16/5/2024

The heat exposure of older people will at least double in all continents by 2050, according to a study that highlights the combined risk posed by a heating world and an ageing population. ...more

EU finalises investment fund labels to combat greenwashing 15/5/2024

The European Union's securities watchdog confirmed on Tuesday final guidelines on when investment funds can label themselves as being 'sustainable' without being accused of greenwashing. ...more

Countries make late bid to salvage EU's nature law 15/5/2024

A group of 11 countries, led by Ireland, has made a last-ditch attempt to approve the EU's flagship policy to restore damaged nature, amid concerns the law could be shelved following EU elections in June. ...more

Illegal wildlife trafficking is stubbornly prevalent, U.N. report says 15/5/2024

Illegal trafficking of plant and animal wildlife remains stubbornly prevalent, according to a U.N. report on Monday, and it is critical governments focus on more than just "iconic" species like elephants, where progress had been made. ...more

UK ‘net zero’ project will produce 20m tonnes of carbon pollution, say experts 15/5/2024

A multibillion-pound “net zero” project backed by two of the world’s biggest fossil fuel firms will be responsible for more than 20m tonnes of planet-heating carbon over its lifetime, according to research submitted to the UK government. ...more

NEW REPORT SHOWS MOVE FROM PLASTIC TO PACKAGING SOLUTIONS WITH BETTER END OF LIFE OUTCOMES IN THE FMCG SECTOR IS TOO SLOW 15/5/2024

A comprehensive new study1 by Aquapak, ‘FMCG flexible packaging: accelerating the move from plastic to paper’, based on research with 100 UK packaging experts responsible for packaging R&D, technology, design and sustainability for FMCG brands, reveals that the majority (92%) plan to stop using plastic in their consumer packaging altogether.  The report, launched today at the Rethinking Materials Innovation and Investment Summit in London, shows that paper and paperboard are the replacement materials of choice, followed by new polymers, bioplastics, and multi-materials.   ...more

Watch: 8 endangered migratory bird species in Dubai 14/5/2024

A Wildlife Tracking System that includes satellite tracking is being used to protect endangered migratory bird species that visit Dubai. ...more

EU countries approve law to slash trucks' CO2 emissions 14/5/2024

European Union countries gave their final approval on Monday to a law to cut carbon dioxide emissions from trucks, which will require most new heavy-duty vehicles sold in the EU from 2040 to be emissions-free. ...more

Banks have given almost $7tn to fossil fuel firms since Paris deal, report reveals 14/5/2024

The world’s big banks have handed nearly $7tn (£5.6tn) in funding to the fossil fuel industry since the Paris agreement to limit carbon emissions, according to research. ...more