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German court throws out Peruvian farmer's climate case against RWE 29/5/2025
German court throws out Peruvian farmer's climate case against RWE A German court on Wednesday threw out a Peruvian farmer's lawsuit seeking damages from German utility RWE (RWEG.DE)for allegedly putting his home at risk through climate change, as a damage-risk estimate was too small to take the case further. ...more
EU countries agree to exempt most firms from carbon border tariff 28/5/2025
EU countries agree to exempt most firms from carbon border tariff European Union countries backed plans on Tuesday to scale back the bloc's carbon border levy to cover just 10% of the companies currently covered by the scheme, on the grounds that these firms account for nearly all of the emissions involved. ...more
Planet’s darkening oceans pose threat to marine life, scientists say 28/5/2025
Planet’s darkening oceans pose threat to marine life, scientists say Band of water where marine life can survive has reduced in more than a fifth of global ocean between 2003 and 2022. ...more
Safe and easy ways to recycle electricals – and even get money for your old gadgets 28/5/2025
Safe and easy ways to recycle electricals – and even get money for your old gadgets From collection bins at your local supermarket to trading in or reselling, there are options for unwanted tech. ...more
Several languages on verge of extinction due to climate change 28/5/2025
Several languages on verge of extinction due to climate change Climate change has not only impacted the lives of human beings but has also contributed to the decline and extinction of several of their indigenous languages. ...more
The surprising climate power of penguin poo 28/5/2025
The surprising climate power of penguin poo Antarctica's icy wilderness is warming rapidly under the weight of human-driven climate change, yet a new study points to an unlikely ally in the fight to keep the continent cool: penguin poo. ...more
Less than 5% of Gaza's cropland is useable, UN assessment shows 27/5/2025
Less than 5% of Gaza's cropland is useable, UN assessment shows Less than 5% of Gaza's cropland can be cultivated due to damage and access restrictions, "exacerbating the risk of famine in the area", according to a U.N. assessment published on Monday. ...more
FAO unveils $40M climate project for Iraq 27/5/2025
FAO unveils $40M climate project for Iraq The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will launch a $40 million project to support Iraq in addressing climate change, FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu announced during a visit to Baghdad. ...more
Eleven countries demand EU weakens deforestation law further, document shows 27/5/2025
Eleven countries demand EU weakens deforestation law further, document shows The European Union is facing further pressure from member countries to delay and weaken its upcoming law to restrict deforestation, with 11 governments demanding changes, a document seen by Reuters showed. ...more
Revealed: The true cost of climate crisis for world’s poorest countries 27/5/2025
Revealed: The true cost of climate crisis for world’s poorest countries Exclusive: Small-island states and conflict-vulnerable countries in Africa are suffering intensely as floods, droughts and hurricanes wreak havoc on communities and livelihoods. ...more
 
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