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Aviation industry is ‘failing dramatically’ on climate, insiders say 7/5/2025
Aviation industry is ‘failing dramatically’ on climate, insiders say Professionals call for a fundamental transition including controlling flight numbers. ...more
UK falling behind on tackling microplastic pollution, scientists say 7/5/2025
UK falling behind on tackling microplastic pollution, scientists say Researchers call for urgent action as fragments of plastic found in human brains and pollute food, water and air. ...more
First-of-its-kind Hawaii bill raises tourist taxes to fund climate relief 7/5/2025
First-of-its-kind Hawaii bill raises tourist taxes to fund climate relief Lawmakers in Hawaii have passed first-of-its-kind legislation that will increase the state’s lodging tax to raise money for environmental protection and strengthening defenses against natural disasters fueled by the climate crisis. ...more
Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi launches Abu Dhabi Coral Gardens initiative, largest project of its kind in Middle East 6/5/2025
Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi launches Abu Dhabi Coral Gardens initiative, largest project of its kind in Middle East Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi (EAD), the Abu Dhabi Coral Garden initiative has been launched by the agency. The largest project of its kind in the Middle East, the project is a significant step in protecting the marine environment and enhancing marine biodiversity in Abu Dhabi. ...more
Reuters Exclusive: US seeks to weaken global development finance efforts, UN document shows 6/5/2025
Reuters Exclusive: US seeks to weaken global development finance efforts, UN document shows The United States is seeking to weaken a global deal aimed at helping developing countries struggling with the impacts of climate change and other issues, an internal United Nations document seen by Reuters showed. ...more
Satellite view of forest biomass reveals hidden carbon trends 6/5/2025
Satellite view of forest biomass reveals hidden carbon trends As the newest Biomass satellite begins its journey in orbit following its launch on April 29, it brings fresh momentum to efforts aimed at understanding how forests shape our climate. ...more
Saharan storms ‘threaten Europe’s solar power future’ 6/5/2025
Saharan storms ‘threaten Europe’s solar power future’ Solar power generation can be affected by dust particles, with traditional forecasting models in need of improvement, scientists say. ...more
Collapsing bird numbers in North America prompt fears of ecological crisis – research 6/5/2025
Collapsing bird numbers in North America prompt fears of ecological crisis – research Study using citizen data finds three-quarters of nearly 500 species in decline, with steepest trend in areas where they once thrived. ...more
Revealed: Forecasts of greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels soar in Trump’s first 100 days 5/5/2025
Revealed: Forecasts of greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels soar in Trump’s first 100 days Donald Trump’s ambitions for the US to “drill, baby, drill” for more fossil fuels have ironically been hampered by the economic chaos unleashed by his own tariffs, but the US is still on track to increase oil and gas extraction, causing a surge in planet-heating emissions, a new analysis shows. ...more
Trump budget proposes slashes to renewable energy, farms, EPA 5/5/2025
Trump budget proposes slashes to renewable energy, farms, EPA U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Friday proposed cutting billions of dollars in federal funding next year for projects including renewable energy and electric vehicle chargers, and gutting programs aimed at curbing climate change. ...more
 
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