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Germany misses climate targets as emissions barely fall in 2025 16/3/2026
Germany misses climate targets as emissions barely fall in 2025 Greenhouse gases dropped just 0.1% last year as environment minister criticises lack of improvement. ...more
Caribbean islands seek $200 million for regional biodiversity push 16/3/2026
Caribbean islands seek $200 million for regional biodiversity push A group of Caribbean countries plan to raise $200 million for a joint bid to boost biodiversity, in a ‌push for more influence on internationally financed environment projects to maximise their impact, Grenada's climate ambassador has told Reuters. ...more
Austrian glaciers disintegrating due to climate change, say scientists 16/3/2026
Austrian glaciers disintegrating due to climate change, say scientists Scientists are warning that glaciers in the Austrian Alps are not just shrinking, but are disintegrating, because of climate change. ...more
‘Weakening climate leadership’: Is the EU’s 2040 emissions target ambitious enough? 13/3/2026
‘Weakening climate leadership’: Is the EU’s 2040 emissions target ambitious enough? Experts warn that the EU’s interim climate targets are being ‘undermined’ by a loophole that comes into effect in 2036. ...more
London, San Francisco and Beijing achieve ‘remarkable reductions’ in air pollution 13/3/2026
London, San Francisco and Beijing achieve ‘remarkable reductions’ in air pollution Cycle lanes, electric cars and other interventions have helped 19 global cities slash levels of pollutants by more than 20%. ...more
‘Putting biodiversity in our hands’: British wildlife will soon be celebrated on banknotes 13/3/2026
‘Putting biodiversity in our hands’: British wildlife will soon be celebrated on banknotes More than 26,000 people voted to put nature on sterling notes. ...more
King penguins are getting a boost from climate change – but it might not be good news 13/3/2026
King penguins are getting a boost from climate change – but it might not be good news The warming world has disrupted the timing for plant and animal reproduction, and it's usually bad news for species that depend on each other – like flowers blooming too early and pollinating bees arriving too late. But researchers have found the rare critter that's getting a boost from the change: king penguins. ...more
Reaching net zero by 2050 ‘cheaper for UK than one fossil fuel crisis’ 12/3/2026
Reaching net zero by 2050 ‘cheaper for UK than one fossil fuel crisis’ Climate change committee finds move to renewable energy would also bring health, economic and security benefits. ...more
Spain’s renewables revolution likely to keep energy bills low even as gas prices soar 12/3/2026
Spain’s renewables revolution likely to keep energy bills low even as gas prices soar Spain spent the last six years investing heavily in wind and solar energy, leading to some of the cheapest power prices in Europe. ...more
Dutch court scraps cap on number of flights at Amsterdam airport 12/3/2026
Dutch court scraps cap on number of flights at Amsterdam airport The Dutch Supreme Court on Wednesday scrapped a government decision to limit the number ‌of flights at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport, one of Europe's busiest hubs. ...more
 
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