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Floreana giant tortoise reintroduced to Galápagos island after almost 200 years 23/2/2026
Floreana giant tortoise reintroduced to Galápagos island after almost 200 years Subspecies driven to extinction by hungry whalers returns after ‘back breeding’ programme using partial descendants. ...more
EU countries back tool to regulate carbon price spikes ahead of tax on cars and buildings 20/2/2026
EU countries back tool to regulate carbon price spikes ahead of tax on cars and buildings EU countries agreed to amend a financial tool designed to regulate carbon price shocks in anticipation of the new carbon tax covering road transport and buildings. ...more
Environmental groups challenge Trump decision to revoke basis of US climate regulations 20/2/2026
Environmental groups challenge Trump decision to revoke basis of US climate regulations A coalition of health and environmental groups sued President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday over its decision to revoke the scientific finding that forms the basis of U.S. climate regulations. ...more
Beef and lamb get 580 times more in EU subsidies than legumes, study finds 20/2/2026
Beef and lamb get 580 times more in EU subsidies than legumes, study finds Report says common agricultural policy provides ‘unfair’ levels of support to unhealthy, meat-heavy diets. ...more
Plug-in hybrids use three times more fuel than manufacturers claim, analysis finds 20/2/2026
Plug-in hybrids use three times more fuel than manufacturers claim, analysis finds While most hybrids are said to use one to two litres of fuel per 100km, a study claims they need six litres on average. ...more
North Aral Sea regains a third of its water thanks to restoration efforts spearheaded by Kazakhstan 20/2/2026
North Aral Sea regains a third of its water thanks to restoration efforts spearheaded by Kazakhstan Restoration efforts including a dam and water use controls are helping Kazakhstan revive part of the shrinking Aral Sea. ...more
One in nine new homes in England built in areas of flood risk, study shows 19/2/2026
One in nine new homes in England built in areas of flood risk, study shows Figures from Aviva also show number of homes being built in risky areas is rising. ...more
Coffee-growing countries becoming too hot to cultivate beans, analysis finds 19/2/2026
Coffee-growing countries becoming too hot to cultivate beans, analysis finds Five countries responsible for 75% of world’s coffee supply record average of 57 extra days of coffee-harming heat a year. ...more
Gotta watch ‘em all? Pokémon-style app for birdwatching launches 19/2/2026
Gotta watch ‘em all? Pokémon-style app for birdwatching launches Users of Birdex get points for each bird they see and can compete with friends, with 200,000 sightings logged so far. ...more
Carmakers face possible heavy fines in Australia for failing to meet climate targets 19/2/2026
Carmakers face possible heavy fines in Australia for failing to meet climate targets Companies including Mazda and Nissan face multimillion-dollar hit unless they improve carbon efficiency. ...more
 
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