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Small electric cars were said to be the future – but SUVs now rule the road 18/3/2025
Small electric cars were said to be the future – but SUVs now rule the road Across the globe more and more Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) are being spotted on – and off – the roads. This is despite predictions from the United Nations of an inevitable pivot towards smaller and more environmentally friendly vehicles because of the urgency of the climate crisis and the rising cost of living. ...more
From flood to drought: Cairo tops list of world’s ‘climate flip’ cities 17/3/2025
From flood to drought: Cairo tops list of world’s ‘climate flip’ cities New findings by charity WaterAid show ‘extreme’ climate effects on Middle East. ...more
German emissions fell 3.4% in 2024, on track for 2030 climate goals 17/3/2025
German emissions fell 3.4% in 2024, on track for 2030 climate goals Germany's Federal Environment Agency on Friday said greenhouse gas emissions in Europe's biggest economy fell by around 3.4% year-on-year in 2024, putting the country on track to meet its 2030 climate targets. ...more
Olympians make climate plea to IOC presidential candidates 17/3/2025
Olympians make climate plea to IOC presidential candidates More than 400 Olympians from nearly 90 countries around the world have joined in a call for the winner of next week's International Olympic Committee presidential election to make climate their top priority. ...more
Global sea level rose faster than expected in 2024, according to NASA analysis 17/3/2025
Global sea level rose faster than expected in 2024, according to NASA analysis Climate change was a major driver to an unexpected level of sea level rise in 2024, according to a new NASA analysis. ...more
Many US bird species seen as reaching population 'tipping point' 17/3/2025
Many US bird species seen as reaching population 'tipping point' U.S. bird populations are experiencing alarming declines due to factors such as habitat loss and climate change, according to a new report identifying 112 species that have reached a "tipping point," including 42 with perilously low numbers and steep downward trends. ...more
Trump moves to unwind over two dozen US air, water regulations 14/3/2025
Trump moves to unwind over two dozen US air, water regulations The Trump administration announced a wave of regulatory rollbacks on Wednesday including a repeal of Biden-era emissions limits on power plants and automobiles, as well as reduced protections for waterways. ...more
Bank climate coalition seeks to overhaul rules, chair says 14/3/2025
Bank climate coalition seeks to overhaul rules, chair says The world's leading climate coalition for the banking sector is canvassing members over changes to its rules, its chair told Reuters, following the withdrawal of some of the biggest banks and as the real economy falls short of more ambitious climate action. ...more
Ireland donates $16 million to Brazil's Amazon Fund 14/3/2025
Ireland donates $16 million to Brazil's Amazon Fund Ireland announced on Wednesday a donation of 15 million euros ($16.3 million) to Brazil's Amazon Fund, the Brazilian government said. ...more
Climate Change Could Put Us at Greater Risk of Sewage Diseases 14/3/2025
Climate Change Could Put Us at Greater Risk of Sewage Diseases When we think of climate change, we may consider extreme weather events – record-breaking heatwaves, heavy downpours and devastating floods. ...more
 
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