REUTERS EXCLUSIVE German parties agree on 2030 coal phase-out in coalition talks -sources 24/11/2021

Germany's Social Democrats (SPD), Greens and Free Democrats, who are negotiating to form a new government, have agreed to commit to a coal phase-out by 2030 in a coalition deal, sources involved in the talks told Reuters on Tuesday. ...more

European Parliament gives green light to huge farm subsidies deal 24/11/2021

The European Parliament approved the biggest reform of farm subsidies in decades on Tuesday, in a vote that switches cash to smaller farms and rewards sustainable farming methods. ...more

UN General Assembly president urges developed world to invest in climate-friendly tech 24/11/2021

Developed nations were urged to assist in the technological advancement of more vulnerable nations to enhance their connectivity and capacity to innovate, while also helping them to transition to greener economies, the president of the United Nations General Assembly said. ...more

'The next great casualty of climate change' could be global fishing stocks 24/11/2021

In a year that has seen the disastrous effects of climate change unfold with frightening speed — from drought and famine to heat domes, wildfires and deadly flash flooding — another potential catastrophe has come into view: depleted oxygen levels in the world's oceans and lakes that threaten marine life. ...more

EU drafts plan to cut methane emissions from oil and gas industry 23/11/2021

The EU has drafted legislation to reduce methane emissions by forcing oil and gas companies to report their output and find and fix leaks of the gas that is the second-biggest cause of climate change, according to a draft seen by Reuters on Monday. ...more

Singapore targets 2 mln tonnes of carbon capture by 2030 23/11/2021

Singapore is aiming to realise at least 2 million tonnes of carbon capture potential by 2030 as part of a broader effort to make its Jurong Island oil refinery hub more sustainable, its Economic Development Board said on Tuesday. ...more

Britain seeks ban of single use plastic plates and cutlery in England 23/11/2021

Single-use plastic plates and cutlery and polystyrene cups could all be banned in England as the British government seeks to eliminate all avoidable plastic waste, it said on Saturday. ...more

Amazon sees worst deforestation levels in 15 years 23/11/2021

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest has hit its highest level in over 15 years, official data shows. ...more

Australia, Germany commit $90 mln to fund hydrogen projects 23/11/2021

Australia and Germany plan to spend around $90 million to fund hydrogen projects as part of a joint push to speed up development of the clean fuel to help cut carbon emissions, the Australian government said on Tuesday. ...more

AFED it the International Committee on the Future of the Environment 12/11/2021

The International Advisory Committee charged with developing options for the seventh Global Environment Outlook (GEO) report held its final meetings, in preparation for presenting its proposals to the General Assembly of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). ...more