Rich nations accused of 'betrayal' at Bonn talks 16/6/2022

Climate talks in Bonn headed into their final day with rich nations accused of betraying the developing world. ...more

Lawmakers strike deal ahead of EU carbon market vote 16/6/2022

Groups representing a majority of lawmakers in the European Parliament have struck a deal on climate change policies that they hope will pass a vote next week and avoid delays to Europe’s green agenda. ...more

Green energy 'stagnates' as fossil fuels dominate 16/6/2022

A new study says that the world is using more fossil fuels than ever as the transition to green energy stalls. ...more

Global regulators set out climate checklist for banks 16/6/2022

Global regulators published a detailed checklist for banks on Wednesday to assess how climate change affects all aspects of their business, including pay and capital, as economies set carbon reduction targets. ...more

Bringing back native predators to tackle invasive species crisis 16/6/2022

Restoring native predator populations could help to keep in check some of the most problematic invasive species around the world, suggests a new study led by Queen’s University Belfast and Cornell University. ...more

U.N. campaign sets out tougher standards for company net-zero plans 15/6/2022

A U.N.-backed campaign to drive faster climate action on Wednesday laid out a tougher set of minimum standards for the growing number of companies looking to pledge their efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions. ...more

Air pollution cuts life expectancy by more than two years, study says 15/6/2022

Chronic air pollution cuts average global life expectancy by more than two years per person, a study published on Tuesday showed, an impact comparable to that of smoking and far worse than HIV/AIDS or terrorism. ...more

Countries mull delaying new EU carbon market in search of climate deal 15/6/2022

European Union countries are considering a one-year delay to the launch of a new European carbon market for buildings and transport, pushing back the start to 2027, as they seek a compromise on more ambitious climate policies, draft documents show. ...more

U.N. chief says the dash for new fossil fuels is 'delusional' 15/6/2022

Rich countries have made a dangerous dash for fossil fuels in response to the Ukraine war, the U.N. secretary-general said on Tuesday, warning that new investments being made in coal, oil and gas were "delusional" given their impact on climate change. ...more

New technology to make edible cement from food waste 15/6/2022

Researchers at Tokyo University have developed a new technology that can turn any type of food waste into edible cement for construction use, with a tensile strength quadruple that of ordinary concrete. ...more