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From fossil fuelled tanks to wildfires: How Russia’s war on Ukraine is destroying the planet 25/2/2026
From fossil fuelled tanks to wildfires: How Russia’s war on Ukraine is destroying the planet Experts warn that climate change and Russia’s war on Ukraine have created a “vicious cycle” with devastating consequences. ...more
'Groundbreaking' model can calculate true impact of climate change and it’s bad news for Europe 25/2/2026
'Groundbreaking' model can calculate true impact of climate change and it’s bad news for Europe Researchers have created a new mathematical solution to analyse how emission-intensive actors are responsible for increasing climate damage. ...more
Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi develops Mangrove Ecosystem Monitoring Toolkit for Arabian Gulf region 24/2/2026
Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi develops Mangrove Ecosystem Monitoring Toolkit for Arabian Gulf region The Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi (EAD), in collaboration with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Mangrove Specialist Group, has launched the Mangrove Ecosystem Monitoring Toolkit for the Arabian Gulf Region, marking another regional first in advancing the science and practice of mangrove conservation. ...more
EU lobby group calls for tighter emission rules for corporate cars 24/2/2026
EU lobby group calls for tighter emission rules for corporate cars The European Union should make companies include more environmentally friendly vehicles in their corporate fleets, and exclude low-emission vehicles and plug-in hybrids from quotas, environmental group Transport & Environment said on Monday. ...more
Less snow, or more risk? What you need to know about avalanches and climate change 24/2/2026
Less snow, or more risk? What you need to know about avalanches and climate change Rising temperatures are forcing some ski resorts to close, while leaving others at greater risk of extreme weather. ...more
How an annual ‘wedding flight’ of 1,000 virgin queens is ensuring the revival of Europe’s dark bee 24/2/2026
How an annual ‘wedding flight’ of 1,000 virgin queens is ensuring the revival of Europe’s dark bee The Belgian ceremony attracts beekeepers from the Netherlands, France and Germany keen to boost dark bee numbers and stop the spread of the hybrid honeybee. ...more
Trump EPA to weaken rule limiting harmful mercury, air toxins from coal plants 23/2/2026
Trump EPA to weaken rule limiting harmful mercury, air toxins from coal plants The Trump administration announced on Friday it will roll back clean air regulations limiting mercury and hazardous toxins from power plants, saying it will boost baseload energy, while public health groups warn it will harm America's most vulnerable. ...more
'The new tobacco': The cities banning fossil fuel adverts 23/2/2026
'The new tobacco': The cities banning fossil fuel adverts Cities across the world are clearing their billboards of flight ads, SUVs, cruise ships and petrol cars in an attempt to cut emissions. ...more
New drone unit to investigate illegal waste dumping across England 23/2/2026
New drone unit to investigate illegal waste dumping across England Government announces tougher measures to tackle unlicensed sites as ‘prolific waste criminal’ is ordered to pay £1.4m. ...more
Wildfire-friendly weather nearly triples: Will outbreaks leave countries scrambling for resources? 23/2/2026
Wildfire-friendly weather nearly triples: Will outbreaks leave countries scrambling for resources? The risk of synchronous wildfires is rising - and help won't be as likely to come from neighbouring countries busy with their own flames. ...more
 
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