UAE initiates first phase of decade-long Blue Visa system 13/2/2025

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) have announced the details of the launch of the first phase of the Blue Visa system in the United Arab Emirates. ...more

EU to propose new 2040 climate target for emissions by end-March 13/2/2025

The European Commission will propose a new climate target this quarter, to slash Europe's emissions by 2040, it said on Wednesday. ...more

Vietnamese capital Hanoi becomes most polluted city 13/2/2025

Everyone loves a breath of fresh air. Unfortunately, too often our air is anything but fresh. ...more

England’s wildlife watchdog failing to protect crucial sites, say campaigners 13/2/2025

The government’s wildlife watchdog for England is failing to halt the decline of nature after a sharp fall in the number of new places given top protection, according to campaigners. ...more

Hunt for rare daffodils that are feared lost 13/2/2025

Rare British daffodils may be hiding in plain sight in gardens and parks and experts want to track them down. ...more

Reuters Exclusive: Colombia deforestation in 2024 among lowest levels in 23 years, minister says 12/2/2025

Deforestation in Colombia in 2024 is expected to have reached a higher level than during the previous year but is still forecast to be among the lowest levels in more than two decades, Environment Minister Susana Muhamad said on Monday. ...more

Trump signs executive order on plastic drinking straws 12/2/2025

President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order aimed at encouraging the U.S. government and consumers to purchase plastic drinking straws. ...more

UK insurers paid out record £585m last year as climate breakdown intensifies 12/2/2025

Insurers paid out a record £585m for weather-related damage to homes and possessions in Britain last year, after record-breaking rain and storms hit the country. ...more

UK used electric vehicle sales hit record last year as prices fell 12/2/2025

A record number of used electric vehicles (EVs) were sold in the UK last year, as prices eased and the choice of cars widened, according to industry data. ...more

Solutions journalism can spur climate action, study finds 12/2/2025

News stories that highlight potential solutions alongside the harsh realities of climate change can spur people to action—as long as the stories empower readers to see their own role in the solution, a new study by University of Oregon researchers has found. ...more