UN chief calls on AI firms to come clean on environmental costs 24/6/2026

The United Nations ‌called on major artificial intelligence companies on Tuesday to publicly disclose the full environmental cost of their data centres and use renewable power, as he launched a transparency initiative for the sector. ...more

UK government plans new rules to tackle illegal deforestation 24/6/2026

Britain is planning new rules to ensure that everyday products sold in the country, including coffee and cocoa, do ‌not contribute to illegal deforestation globally, the government said on Tuesday. ...more

Russia, Iran lead surge in gas flaring, dimming global hopes to end the practice 24/6/2026

Global gas flaring rose to a six-year high in 2025, driven by increases in Russia and Iran, according to World Bank data, hindering efforts to end by the end of this decade the routine burning ‌of gas produced alongside oil. ...more

Climate fight will not stall because certain countries drop out, China says 23/6/2026

Global cooperation to tackle ‌climate change will not stall because of the absence of certain countries, China's environment minister told a meeting of governments on Monday, as nations prepare for this year's U.N. climate negotiations without the United States. ...more

Tech, crypto firms to help tackle illegal wildlife trade 23/6/2026

A group of leading international technology, crypto and other businesses on Monday announced plans to help stamp out the illegal trade ‌in wildlife. ...more

Heat pumps are saving Europe billions by lowering gas imports 23/6/2026

Heat pump sales have soared across Europe, cushioning households from the crippling costs of gas amid the war on Iran. ...more

Satellite images show 10 places where water is disappearing globally 22/6/2026

From lakes to rivers, freshwater is declining worldwide under rising climate and land pressure. ...more

Trump administration reverses decision to scrap ocean monitoring system 22/6/2026

Move to dismantle $368m sea observatory initiative faced opposition from experts and lawmakers. ...more

Germany, Poland, Romania accused of locking EU into fossil fuels 22/6/2026

The fossil fuel price shock triggered by the war on Iran has exposed Europe’s dangerous reliance on oil and gas. But rather than treating it as a warning, governments across the EU are doubling down – with plans to build almost 60 gigawatts of new gas plants that could lock the continent into fossil fuel dependence for decades to come, a new analysis cautions. ...more

‘Mega-consumers’ of food and energy cost environment $5.7tn a year, study finds 22/6/2026

Top 10% generate climate and biodiversity damage bill that exceeds economies of most countries, say researchers. ...more