Amazon drought: 'We've never seen anything like this' 27/12/2023

The Amazon rainforest experienced its worst drought on record in 2023. Many villages became unreachable by river, wildfires raged and wildlife died. Some scientists worry events like these are a sign that the world's biggest forest is fast approaching a point of no return. ...more

Ski resorts battle for a future as snow declines in climate crisis 27/12/2023

After promising early dumps of snow in some areas of Europe this autumn, the pattern of recent years resumed and rain and sleet took over. ...more

IEA working to cut renewable energy costs in developing world 26/12/2023

The International Energy Agency will work to ensure the World Bank, regional development banks and others prioritise the cost of investing in clean energy in developing countries following the COP28 summit last week, its Executive Director said. ...more

Energy bourse EEX publishes 2024 emission auction volumes 26/12/2023

The European Energy Exchange (EEX) on Thursday published its 2024 calendars for the auctioning of emission allowances as part of the EU's emissions trading scheme (EU ETS). ...more

Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 could send 240 mln PCs to landfills - report 26/12/2023

Microsoft Corp's (MSFT.O) plan to end support for Windows 10 operating system could result in about 240 million personal computers (PCs) being disposed, potentially adding to landfill waste, Canalys Research said. ...more

France split over environmental effects of Christmas trees 26/12/2023

The eco-ethics of Christmas trees is a subject close to the hearts of many in the Morvan Natural Park. ...more

Changing climate casts a shadow over the future of the Panama Canal – and global trade 26/12/2023

From his office perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, Steven Paton looks over the entrance to the Panama Canal; the high rises of the country’s capital resting upon the horizon behind him, and an increasingly long queue of tankers lining up in the bay. ...more

Abu Dhabi plants 44 million mangrove trees since 2020 22/12/2023

Abu Dhabi Environment Agency has completed 44 per cent of its programme to plant 100 million mangrove trees by the year ...more

Conservationists take UK to court for ‘illegally squandering’ fish stocks 22/12/2023

The UK government’s decision to set catch limits for fish populations above those recommended by scientific advice is to be challenged in the courts by marine conservationists who accuse ministers of breaking their own post-Brexit rules. ...more

EU Commission proposes lowering wolf protection status in Europe 22/12/2023

Wolves could lose their strict protection from hunting and capture if a European Commission proposal on Wednesday to downgrade their status due to their growing population and threat as a predator is adopted. ...more