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Window for fast marathons closing because of climate change, report finds 29/10/2025
Window for fast marathons closing because of climate change, report finds Climate change is narrowing the window for record-breaking performances at the world's top marathons, according to new research released ahead of Sunday's New York City Marathon. ...more
EU considers more flexible climate target in hunt for deal, draft shows 28/10/2025
EU considers more flexible climate target in hunt for deal, draft shows European Union countries are negotiating proposals to give industries a more flexible path to meeting climate goals, a draft EU document showed, as the bloc attempts to win support from governments for a new 2040 emissions-cutting target. ...more
IRENA chief expects sustainable biofuels to feature as key COP30 theme 28/10/2025
IRENA chief expects sustainable biofuels to feature as key COP30 theme Targets for sustainable biofuels use and social aspects of the energy transition will be in focus at this year's United Nations climate summit, COP30, said Francesco La Camera, Director-General at the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). ...more
Methane Emissions from the World’s Biggest Meat Companies Are Bigger Than From Major Oil and Gas Companies 28/10/2025
Methane Emissions from the World’s Biggest Meat Companies Are Bigger Than From Major Oil and Gas Companies Ahead of COP30, advocacy groups are urging companies and governments to tackle emissions from livestock. ...more
Malawi Leads the World with AI-Driven Climate Governance Platform 28/10/2025
Malawi Leads the World with AI-Driven Climate Governance Platform In a landmark move for continental climate action, the Government of the Republic of Malawi announced the World’s First AI project involving the Paris Agreement implementation. ...more
Night-flying insects over UK in decline, weather radar study reveals 28/10/2025
Night-flying insects over UK in decline, weather radar study reveals Study of Met Office data one of first to show how nocturnal insects affected by factors such as light pollution. ...more
UAE lays foundation stone for world’s largest renewable energy project 27/10/2025
UAE lays foundation stone for world’s largest renewable energy project The project — developed by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) in partnership with Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) — will deliver one gigawatt of clean, around-the-clock baseload power at a globally competitive tariff. It features a 5.2 GW solar photovoltaic plant integrated with a 19 GWh battery energy storage system, making it the most advanced and technically sophisticated project of its kind worldwide. ...more
UN weather agency reviews priorities as funding falls short 27/10/2025
UN weather agency reviews priorities as funding falls short The U.N. weather agency plans to cut some posts and is reviewing its priorities as dozens of countries, including the United States, are late with their fees, a spokesperson said on Friday. ...more
Researchers raise alarm about looming 'catastrophe' that could impact 2 billion people 27/10/2025
Researchers raise alarm about looming 'catastrophe' that could impact 2 billion people As global temperatures continue to rise, the melting of Himalayan glaciers has shown no signs of slowing down. Climate scientists are now issuing a warning that this development could have catastrophic consequences. ...more
India trials Delhi cloud seeding to combat deadly smog 27/10/2025
India trials Delhi cloud seeding to combat deadly smog Cloud seeding is the practice of using aeroplanes to fire salt or other chemicals into clouds to induce rain. ...more
 
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