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Did climate change make Dubai’s deadly flooding worse? Scientists think it’s very likely
26.04.2024
Did climate change make Dubai’s deadly flooding worse? Scientists think it’s very likely
Circumstantial evidence points to climate change as worsening the deadly deluge that just flooded Dubai and other parts of the…
It’s time for France to amplify its climate leadership
26.04.2024
It’s time for France to amplify its climate leadership
As nations grapple with the monumental task of transitioning to renewable energy and building climate resilience, the need for equitable…
ROUNDUP: Key energy and environment votes in parliament
26.04.2024
ROUNDUP: Key energy and environment votes in parliament
The legislation adopted this week by the Parliament, already provisionally agreed in back-room talks with member state officials, now awaits…
‘No confidence’: Scottish coalition government collapses in battle over climate targets
26.04.2024
‘No confidence’: Scottish coalition government collapses in battle over climate targets
Scotland’s leader is facing a fight for his political survival after he ended a three-year power-sharing agreement with the Scottish…
‘Red flag’: Bug splats on cars reveal a staggering drop in insect numbers over last 20 years
26.04.2024
‘Red flag’: Bug splats on cars reveal a staggering drop in insect numbers over last 20 years
A new survey recording ‘bug splats’ has reported a “staggering” drop in the number of insects squashed on cars. The…
MEPs agree to give European clean tech manufacturing a boost
25.04.2024
MEPs agree to give European clean tech manufacturing a boost
Companies operating in Europe renewable energy and other clean tech sectors are set to enjoy streamlined permitting and public procurement…
‘A good start’: Germany, Spain and France propose billionaire tax to help tackle climate crisis
25.04.2024
‘A good start’: Germany, Spain and France propose billionaire tax to help tackle climate crisis
Leaders from Germany and Spain are calling for a global tax on billionaires to help tackle the costs of the…
Pope Francis calls climate change deniers ‘fools’ in US TV interview
25.04.2024
Pope Francis calls climate change deniers ‘fools’ in US TV interview
Pope Francis has criticised “foolish” climate change deniers who don’t believe the evidence for human-caused global warming. In his first…
An ‘exceptional situation’: Two of London’s escaped horses undergo operations
25.04.2024
An ‘exceptional situation’: Two of London’s escaped horses undergo operations
Two of the military horses that bolted through London on Wednesday have undergone operations to get back to full health.…
Scientists probe causes behind mass beaching of pilot whales in Australia
25.04.2024
Scientists probe causes behind mass beaching of pilot whales in Australia
Up to 160 long-finned pilot whales were stranded on the western Australian coast on Thursday. At least 26 casualties were…