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Climate change is bad news for EV batteries. Can technology outsmart rising temperatures? 5/3/2026
Climate change is bad news for EV batteries. Can technology outsmart rising temperatures? Warmer temperatures accelerate the degradation of batteries in EVs, posing a “make-or-break” for people considering making the switch. ...more
From carbon-storing tigers to flood-blocking beavers: How wildlife secretly tackles climate change 5/3/2026
From carbon-storing tigers to flood-blocking beavers: How wildlife secretly tackles climate change Wild animals are secretly playing a “crucial role” in mitigating human-made climate change through their natural behaviour. ...more
EU axes steel emissions label from 'made in Europe' law, draft shows 4/3/2026
EU axes steel emissions label from 'made in Europe' law, draft shows The European Union has scrapped plans for an emissions label for steel in its upcoming "made in Europe" ‌law, which had initially been intended to help make green steel central to efforts to revive industries, a draft of the proposal showed. ...more
‘Normal was left in the dust’: El Niño may return this year and make the planet even hotter 4/3/2026
‘Normal was left in the dust’: El Niño may return this year and make the planet even hotter El Niño could fuel extreme weather and raise temperatures to record highs this year, but how sure can we be that it will return? ...more
UK slashes climate aid programmes for developing countries 4/3/2026
UK slashes climate aid programmes for developing countries Schemes worth hundreds of millions of pounds to protect biodiversity and oceans likely to be substantially reduced. ...more
Trump administration considering looser protections for North Atlantic right whale 4/3/2026
Trump administration considering looser protections for North Atlantic right whale The Trump administration on Tuesday took the first step toward loosening regulations ‌that protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale from vessel strikes. ...more
‘Not that optimistic’: As 30x30 goals falter, can an Ocean Act save Europe’s waters? 3/3/2026
‘Not that optimistic’: As 30x30 goals falter, can an Ocean Act save Europe’s waters? From sustainable fishing quotas to sabotage of undersea cables, ocean issues will take the spotlight this March at European Ocean Days. ...more
Business class flights are major polluters. Is cutting them the key to decarbonising air travel? 3/3/2026
Business class flights are major polluters. Is cutting them the key to decarbonising air travel? Scrapping premium seats could help halve global aviation emissions, according to a major new study. ...more
Datacentre developers face calls to disclose effect on UK’s net emissions 3/3/2026
Datacentre developers face calls to disclose effect on UK’s net emissions Campaign groups write to technology secretary amid concerns that sites could double overall electricity demand. ...more
'The world remains unprepared': Why scientists are calling for a global assessment of climate change 2/3/2026
'The world remains unprepared': Why scientists are calling for a global assessment of climate change A group of experts is pushing for a global assessment of avoidable climate risks to help inform governments and citizens. ...more
 
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