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Swiss court admits Indonesia islanders climate case against Holcim 23/12/2025
Swiss court admits Indonesia islanders climate case against Holcim A court in Switzerland has decided to admit a legal complaint linked to global warming against Swiss cement maker Holcim (HOLN.S) which alleges the company is doing too little to cut carbon emissions, parties to the case said on Monday. ...more
First climate migrants land in Australia after leaving sinking nation 23/12/2025
First climate migrants land in Australia after leaving sinking nation The first climate migrants to leave Tuvalu have touched down in Australia, ready to begin a new life as part of a landmark treaty. ...more
Japan govt sued over 'unconstitutional' climate inaction 23/12/2025
Japan govt sued over 'unconstitutional' climate inaction Hundreds of people across Japan sued the central government Thursday, seeking damages for "unconstitutional" inaction on climate change in the country's first such litigation. ...more
This year’s Christmas could be Britain’s greenest yet, energy operator says 23/12/2025
This year’s Christmas could be Britain’s greenest yet, energy operator says System operator Neso predicts lowest carbon intensity ever on Christmas Day after new wind and solar power come online. ...more
Cheaper, cleaner energy drives Germany's balcony-solar boom 23/12/2025
Cheaper, cleaner energy drives Germany's balcony-solar boom The home-fitted renewable-energy sources are inexpensive and easy to install, and reduce electricity costs. Here's what can be learned from their surging popularity in Germany. ...more
EU countries approve year-long delay to deforestation law 22/12/2025
EU countries approve year-long delay to deforestation law European Union countries on Thursday approved a deal to delay the anti-deforestation law by a year following pushback from industry and concerns the digital system to enforce it was not ready, the Council of the EU said, clearing the final legal hurdle for the delay to pass into law. ...more
Food becoming more calorific but less nutritious due to rising carbon dioxide 22/12/2025
Food becoming more calorific but less nutritious due to rising carbon dioxide Researchers noticed ‘dramatic’ changes in nutrients in crops, including drop in zinc and rise in lead. ...more
AI boom has caused same CO2 emissions in 2025 as New York City, report claims 22/12/2025
AI boom has caused same CO2 emissions in 2025 as New York City, report claims The AI boom has caused as much carbon dioxide to be released into the atmosphere in 2025 as emitted by the whole of New York City, it has been claimed. ...more
Chile moves to create national park at the edge of the world to protect wildlife 22/12/2025
Chile moves to create national park at the edge of the world to protect wildlife At the edge of the world map, where land turns into subantarctic forests, icy seas and glaciers, Chile is preparing to create a national park to protect endangered wildlife and unique ecosystems. ...more
Spain to open network of climate shelters 22/12/2025
Spain to open network of climate shelters Spain is to set up a national network of climate shelters in public buildings to offer people refuge from intense heat before next summer, its prime minister has announced. ...more
 
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