Factbox-Hot air? Where Macron and Le Pen stand on climate and energy 15/4/2022

Emmanuel Macron branded a proposal by his presidential rival Marine Le Pen to ban wind turbines an “aberration” on Thursday. ...more

Canada greenhouse gas emissions fell nearly 9% in 2020 pandemic year 15/4/2022

Canada's total greenhouse gas emissions fell nearly 9% in 2020, the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, as Canadians along with the rest of the world were forced to change their lifestyles and restrict movement to curb the spread of COVID-19. ...more

Scientists map Caribbean coral reefs to tackle climate change 15/4/2022

Scientists have mapped coral reefs in the Caribbean to identify those most likely to survive climate change. ...more

COP26 promises will hold warming under 2C 14/4/2022

The carbon-cutting promises made at COP26 would see the world warm by just under 2C this century, according to a new analysis. ...more

IMF board approves new trust to help members deal with climate change, pandemics 14/4/2022

The International Monetary Fund’s executive board on Wednesday approved creation of a new facility to help low-income and most middle-income countries deal with longer-term challenges such as climate change and pandemics. ...more

US group says finds Facebook posts offering endangered wildlife for sale 14/4/2022

Facebook has become a “thriving marketplace” for illegal online wildlife trading, allowing the sale of many critically endangered species, a report by the U.S.-based campaign group Avaaz said on Wednesday. ...more

Investors pressure TotalEnergies to align with Paris climate deal 14/4/2022

A group of Netherlands-based investors has filed a resolution ahead of TotalEnergies' May 25 shareholder meeting to demand the French oil major's emissions targets are consistent with the Paris Climate Agreement. ...more

PFAS and other chemicals found in dollar store products 14/4/2022

A huge number of products sold at dollar stores contain harmful chemicals. A study on various products, including toys, electronics and food, found that many contained per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other harmful chemicals.  ...more

U.S. envoy Kerry calls for renewables push, says Putin cannot control wind, sun 13/4/2022

The conflict in Ukraine shows now is the time to shift to clean and independent energy, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said at a conference on the pacific island of Palau as he urged nations to boost the use of offshore renewable power sources. ...more

Sunscreen chemicals accumulating in Mediterranean seagrass, finds study 13/4/2022

Chemicals found in sunscreen lotions are accumulating in Mediterranean seagrass, a study has found. ...more