Reuters Exclusive: EU wants fossil fuel sector to help pay to combat climate change, draft shows 6/3/2024

The European Union is set to call for the fossil fuel industry to help pay for fighting climate change in poorer countries under a United Nations target, a draft document shows, as nations prepare for talks this year on a global finance goal. ...more

France mulls penalties to rein in ultra-fast fashion brands 6/3/2024

Fashion brands with ultra-fast product turnover such as China's Shein should be subject to penalties of up to 50% of their garments' selling price to offset their environmental impact, French ruling-majority MPs have proposed in a new bill. ...more

Satellite to ‘name and shame’ worst oil and gas methane polluters 6/3/2024

A washing-machine-sized satellite is to “name and shame” the worst methane polluters in the oil and gas industry. ...more

ChangeNOW Unveils Full Program for 2024, accelerating ecological & social transition 6/3/2024

3 weeks from now, ChangeNOW, the key actor and facilitator of the ecological and social transition, is set to host ChangeNOW 2024, the largest event of solutions for the planet. Driven by a deep dedication to concrete action, the event will convene 35,000 participants including entrepreneurs, investors, change leaders, policymakers, media and citizens to deliver tangible solutions for both societal and business advancements. ...more

Could product passports revolutionise the way we shop? 5/3/2024

"Every year across Europe, there are about 30 million mattresses that are at the end of their life," says Benjamin Marien. "The vast majority of them end up in landfill or being burned." ...more

Vietnamese capital Hanoi tops list of most polluted cities 5/3/2024

The streets of Vietnam's capital city Hanoi were enveloped in thick smog on Monday which dramatically reduced visibility due to air pollution caused by high levels of particulates from vehicle emissions and construction-linked fine dust. ...more

One-fifth of Mekong river fish species face extinction, report says 5/3/2024

Unsustainable development threatens the health and diverse fish populations of the Mekong river, with one-fifth of fish species in Southeast Asia's main artery facing extinction, a report by conservation groups said on Monday. ...more

Scientists reveal secrets of Earth's magnificent desert star dunes 5/3/2024

They are among the wonders of our deserts: star dunes, the vaguely pyramid-shaped sand formations up to about 1,000 feet (300 meters) tall with arms stretching out from a central peak to give them a star-like appearance when viewed from above. ...more

February was warmest on record for England and Wales 5/3/2024

Last month was the warmest February on record in England and Wales, the Met Office national weather service said on Friday, pointing to the impact of human-induced climate change on winter temperatures in Britain. ...more

Cutting emissions is responsibility of G20 nations, UN's Guterres says 4/3/2024

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday said cutting emissions is "essentially" the responsibility of G20 nations, the largest pollutors, calling for stronger targets and fairer financing for countries bearing the brunt of climate change. ...more