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New Zealand plans law change to stop private climate lawsuits 12/5/2026
New Zealand plans law change to stop private climate lawsuits New Zealand's government said on Tuesday it would change climate legislation to prevent courts from finding companies liable in private cases for ‌climate change-related harm caused by greenhouse gas emissions. ...more
Norway puts UN project funding on hold raising fears for plastics treaty talks 12/5/2026
Norway puts UN project funding on hold raising fears for plastics treaty talks The largest donor to the United Nations Environment Programme (Unep) has paused funding to the body before its revised budget on 12 May, triggering concern among member states and NGOs. ...more
Supermarket foods claiming to be ‘natural’ or ‘sustainable’ mostly just using marketing terms, researchers find 12/5/2026
Supermarket foods claiming to be ‘natural’ or ‘sustainable’ mostly just using marketing terms, researchers find Foods in supermarkets boasting environmental terms such as “natural” or “sustainable” are mostly just using marketing speak, rather than verified claims, Australian researchers have found. ...more
Private jets flocking to Cannes branded 'obscene' as fuel crisis sparks food shortage fears 12/5/2026
Private jets flocking to Cannes branded 'obscene' as fuel crisis sparks food shortage fears More than 700 private flights flew to and from Cannes Film Festival for last year’s star-studded event, burning two million litres of fuel. ...more
Oil-based products are everywhere, from fertiliser to fashion. What are the alternatives? 11/5/2026
Oil-based products are everywhere, from fertiliser to fashion. What are the alternatives? Substituting the petrochemicals that underpin everyday life is challenging, but there are ways to produce what we need without fossil fuels. ...more
Airline emissions in Europe top pre-Covid levels despite pledge to decarbonise 11/5/2026
Airline emissions in Europe top pre-Covid levels despite pledge to decarbonise Promises to cut emissions and use more fuel-efficient planes fail to stop rise, with Ryanair’s carbon footprint 50% up on 2019. ...more
Inequality causing 100,000 extra deaths a year from heat and cold in Europe 11/5/2026
Inequality causing 100,000 extra deaths a year from heat and cold in Europe Findings come after third-hottest April on record globally and amid fears of more brutal European summer weather. ...more
Our cities are choked by cars – here’s how experts would fix them 11/5/2026
Our cities are choked by cars – here’s how experts would fix them Turning parking bays into green spaces and prioritising cyclists may be the fastest routes to improving urban life. ...more
‘Triple whammy of climate chaos’: Why Antarctica's sea ice collapse is no longer a mystery 11/5/2026
‘Triple whammy of climate chaos’: Why Antarctica's sea ice collapse is no longer a mystery Scientists have finally identified the ‘triple whammy’ behind Antarctica’s dramatic collapse, shedding new light on the chain reaction that has pushed its sea ice to record lows. ...more
Iraq's historic marshes revive as water returns after years of drought 8/5/2026
Iraq's historic marshes revive as water returns after years of drought After years of drought that left large swathes of Iraq's historic marshes cracked and empty, rising water levels are beginning to revive the wetlands, drawing buffalo herders and fishermen back to ‌areas once abandoned. ...more
 
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