EU parliament backs labelling gas and nuclear investments as green 7/7/2022

The European Parliament on Wednesday backed EU rules labelling investments in gas and nuclear power plants as climate-friendly, throwing out an attempt to block the law that has exposed deep rifts between countries over how to fight climate change. ...more

U.S. will consider limiting plastics in federal purchasing 7/7/2022

The Biden administration on Wednesday took a first step toward limiting single-use plastic in federal procurement following pressure from environmental groups. ...more

Draft law shows Germany plans to revise key emissions target for energy sector 7/7/2022

Germany's ruling coalition is to revise a key climate target to reach greenhouse gas emissions neutrality in the country's energy industry by 2035, a draft law seen by Reuters showed on Tuesday. ...more

AfDB calls for more climate finance for Africa to support global goals 7/7/2022

Rich countries and international financial institutions need to provide more funding for Africa to support global climate goals by preventing African nations from pursuing carbon-intensive development, a senior African Development Bank executive said on Wednesday. ...more

Dutch airline KLM sued over 'greenwashing' ads 7/7/2022

Environmental groups are suing the Dutch subsidiary of Air France KLM over an advertising campaign they allege breaches European consumer law by misleading the public over how sustainable its flights are. ...more

Renewables provide 49% of power used in Germany in first half of 2022 6/7/2022

Renewable energy accounted for 49% of German power consumption in the first half of 2022, up 6% percentage points from a year earlier thanks to favourable weather conditions, industry groups said on Tuesday. ...more

Poland looks to ease rules blocking development of onshore wind power 6/7/2022

The Polish cabinet adopted legislation easing rules on the development of wind farms, as the country aims to boost its installed capacity and diversify energy supplies. ...more

Snow at one of world’s highest observatories melting earlier than ever before 6/7/2022

The snow at the highest observatory in the world to be operated all-year-round is expected to completely melt in the next few days, the earliest time on record. ...more

Spain and Portugal suffering driest climate for 1,200 years, research shows 6/7/2022

Spain and Portugal are suffering their driest climate for at least 1,200 years, according to research, with severe implications for both food production and tourism. ...more

9 surprising sources where microplastics can be found 6/7/2022

Microplastics. What are they? Where do they come from? And why does it matter? Even if you think you have a grasp on your plastic consumption, you’re likely buying, using and disposing items you didn’t even know were made from microplastics.  ...more