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Ofcom to investigate complaints of climate change denial for first time since 2017 26/3/2026
Ofcom to investigate complaints of climate change denial for first time since 2017 UK regulator makes U-turn over TalkTV and TalkRadio complaints after claims it let some broadcasters ‘spout dangerous climate lies’. ...more
Africa’s solar boom was built on artificially cheap Chinese pricing – ‘that era is now ending’ 26/3/2026
Africa’s solar boom was built on artificially cheap Chinese pricing – ‘that era is now ending’ Solar is Africa’s cheapest energy source. Changes to price incentives on Chinese imports could push prices up. ...more
Europe’s ‘staggering’ clean power gains undermined by failure to phase out fuel-burning machines 25/3/2026
Europe’s ‘staggering’ clean power gains undermined by failure to phase out fuel-burning machines The EU’s reluctance to replace petrol cars and gas boilers keep it hooked on foreign fuels, say industry groups. ...more
Europe dangerously unprepared for worsening wildfires, report says 25/3/2026
Europe dangerously unprepared for worsening wildfires, report says Europe is dangerously unprepared to tackle a growing wildfire crisis, and must overhaul its fleets of firefighting aircraft and step up investment, according ‌to a report. ...more
Heat pumps for all new homes and plug-in solar in green tech drive 25/3/2026
Heat pumps for all new homes and plug-in solar in green tech drive Developers will be required to install solar panels and heat pumps in all new homes in England as part of updated planning requirements published by the government. ...more
Pakistan ranked most polluted country in 2025, data shows 25/3/2026
Pakistan ranked most polluted country in 2025, data shows Pakistan was ranked the world's smoggiest country in 2025, with concentrations of hazardous small particles known as PM2.5 up to 13 times higher than the recommended World Health Organization level, research showed on Tuesday. ...more
Decline in migratory fish populations prompts fight for protection 25/3/2026
Decline in migratory fish populations prompts fight for protection Fish species that undertake mammoth migrations through rivers, lakes and ponds are facing a combined threat from dams, pollution and overfishing preventing them from reaching their breeding grounds. ...more
World Water Day: How UAE champions global fight for clean water for 2.1 billion people 24/3/2026
World Water Day: How UAE champions global fight for clean water for 2.1 billion people The UAE is spearheading a global movement to secure clean water for billions of people, backing its ambitions with a $150m international initiative, world-leading desalination technology, and a starring role at the upcoming UN Water Conference 2026, in what is seen as a clear signal that the country is as serious about water security as it is about energy. ...more
UN issues new climate warning as El Niño looms 24/3/2026
UN issues new climate warning as El Niño looms The Earth's climate is further out of balance than at any time in recorded history, the UN's weather agency has warned. ...more
Far more countries face critical food insecurity if world heats up by 2C, analysis shows 24/3/2026
Far more countries face critical food insecurity if world heats up by 2C, analysis shows Food systems of low-income nations projected to deteriorate seven times as fast as those of wealthy ones. ...more
 
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