New Zealand bans plastic bags for fresh produce in supermarkets 4/7/2023

New Zealand has become the world's first country to expand its ban on plastic bags in supermarkets to thin bags, which are typically used to hold fruits or vegetables. ...more

Climate nears point of no return as land, sea temperatures break records, experts say 3/7/2023

The target of keeping long-term global warming within 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) is moving out of reach, climate experts say, with nations failing to set more ambitious goals despite months of record-breaking heat on land and sea. ...more

EU set to swerve binding targets to improve soil health 3/7/2023

The European Union's first law to improve soil heath will not include any binding targets to curb pollution or the degradation of soils, a draft showed, rebuffing calls from some companies for more ambitious rules. ...more

EU plans drive to cut food waste this decade 3/7/2023

European Union countries will be required to rein in food waste this decade under draft EU plans aimed at tackling the 10% of food in Europe that gets thrown away. ...more

Fashion industry driving demand for green shipping, Maersk says 3/7/2023

Fashion brands are a key driver of demand for green shipping fuels, according to shipping group Maersk, as the sector faces pressure from consumers and regulators to reduce their climate footprint. ...more

Oil and gas firms making 'almost no progress' towards Paris goals, CDP says 3/7/2023

Top oil and gas companies have made little progress in turning away from hydrocarbons and towards the goals of the 2015 Paris climate deal, multinational nonprofit platform CDP said on Thursday. ...more

Iraq plants mangrove forest to fight climate disaster 30/6/2023

As Aymen al-Rubaye plants mangrove seedlings in the sprawling tidal flats of southern Iraq, the black smoke rising over the skyline behind him shows the ecological damage that he is toiling to undo. ...more

EU renewable energy law clears first vote after French nuclear assurances 30/6/2023

A European Parliament committee on Wednesday backed new EU renewable energy targets, but criticised last-minute changes offering France and other countries possible carve-outs for ammonia plants and greater recognition of nuclear energy. ...more

EU nature law on knife-edge after losing first vote 30/6/2023

A European Union parliament committee on Tuesday rejected a landmark legal proposal to protect endangered natural habitats, ahead of a decisive vote by the full EU assembly next month. ...more

Britain loses status as global climate leader, advisers say 30/6/2023

Britain has lost its position as a global leader on climate action and is not doing enough to meet its mid-century net zero target, the country's climate advisers said on Wednesday. ...more