EU lawmakers split over calls to delay deforestation law 28/6/2024

European Union lawmakers have split over whether to delay the bloc's upcoming ban on imports of goods linked to deforestation, adding pressure to Ursula von der Leyen as she seeks their backing for a second term as European Commission president. ...more

Global carbon removal market could reach $100 billion/yr from 2030-35, report says 28/6/2024

The global market for carbon dioxide (CO2) removal credits could reach up to $100 billion a year between 2030 and 2035 from $2.7 billion last year if barriers to its growth are addressed, a report by management consultancy Oliver Wyman said on Thursday. ...more

EU drafts plan to avoid disputes over green energy mega-projects 28/6/2024

The European Union will set out how its member countries should jointly develop major renewable energy projects, in a bid to avoid projects being delayed by disputes over splitting the bill, a document seen by Reuters showed. ...more

Sharp rise in number of climate lawsuits against companies, report says 28/6/2024

The number of climate lawsuits filed against companies around the world is rising swiftly, a report has found, and a majority of cases that have concluded have been successful. ...more

World's smallest elephant in danger of dying out 28/6/2024

The world’s smallest elephant is in danger of dying out as numbers reach just 1,000 in the wild, but there's hope it can be saved. ...more

The Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi and ADNOC Partner to Establish a new E-system to Exchange Marine Water Quality Data 27/6/2024

The new electronic system will monitor marine water quality via enhanced data sharing ...more

EU backs 650-billion-euro plan to help cities reach net zero by 2030 27/6/2024

A group of 112 cities aiming to eliminate their net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 will need a combined 650 billion euros ($695.83 billion) in investments to deliver the pledge, a European Union initiative said on Wednesday. ...more

EU leaders want more green industry in Europe, draft shows 27/6/2024

European Union leaders will call this week for a greater focus on manufacturing green technologies in Europe, as competition to produce electric cars and wind turbines heats up with China and the United States, a draft statement showed. ...more

Investors join forces to push for policy action on nature loss 27/6/2024

A group of more than 200 investors on Wednesday backed a plan to start talks with 60 companies over biodiversity, focusing on those active in countries with ecosystems at risk of forest loss and land degradation. ...more

Nigeria to ban single-use plastics next year 27/6/2024

Nigeria on Tuesday announced a ban on single-use plastics in government offices as a prelude to a nation-wide ban set to begin in January next year, a move that could stir a storm in a country hugely dependent on plastics. ...more