Extinction crisis puts 1 million species on the brink 27/12/2022

Nature is in crisis, and it's only getting worse. As species vanish at a rate not seen in 10 million years, more than 1 million species are currently on the brink. ...more

World Bank to lend $500 million to help Brazil meet climate goals 27/12/2022

The World Bank´s board of directors approved late on Thursday a $500 million project in Brazil to expand sustainability-linked finance and strengthen the private sector’s capacity to access carbon credit markets and help the country curb deforestation. ...more

Top EU Court rules against Spain for air pollution in Madrid and Barcelona 27/12/2022

Spain allowed nitrogen dioxide (NO2) air pollution levels to systematically exceed EU limits in Madrid and Barcelona between 2010 and 2018, the European Court of Justice ruled on Thursday, potentially paving the way for Brussels to seek penalties. ...more

Water pipe robots could stop billions of litres leaking 27/12/2022

Around three billion litres of water are lost through leaks across hundreds of thousands of miles of water pipe in England and Wales daily, says water industry economic regulator Ofwat. ...more

Analysis: U.N. nature deal can help wildlife as long as countries deliver 23/12/2022

A new conservation deal adopted this week at the U.N. summit in Montreal puts the world on a strong track to halt the rapid decline in nature - but only if wealthy nations deliver enough funding and all countries prioritize conservation. ...more

Heat pumps could reduce biogas carbon footprint by 36%, research suggests 23/12/2022

An alternative source of heat could significantly reduce the carbon footprint of a process which turns food waste into power, new research suggests. ...more

U.S. finalizes tough new emissions rules to cut smog from heavy-duty trucks 23/12/2022

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday finalized new emissions standards to drastically cut smog- and soot-forming emissions from heavy-duty trucks, the first of a series of actions planned to cut vehicle pollution. ...more

Pace of new climate, sustainable business rules will not let up 23/12/2022

The past year was the busiest ever for climate and sustainability rulemaking, with no let up expected in 2023 as policymakers tighten the net around flaky or fraudulent corporate behaviour. ...more

Spain records hottest year ever in 2022 23/12/2022

Spain is about to conclude its hottest year on record, the nation’s weather service said Wednesday. ...more

EU's 2021 greenhouse emissions fell 22% from 2008 peak 22/12/2022

European Union's greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) level in 2021 fell by 22% from a peak hit in 2008, the bloc's statistic Office said on Wednesday. ...more