The EU Bans ‘Carbon Neutral’ Claims Built on Offsets
Since 27 September, EU law bans carbon neutral claims based on offsets. Almost a third of big firms tracked still allow credits.
The EU Bans ‘Carbon Neutral’ Claims Built on Offsets
Change is certain. How do we harness it?
El Niño Winners and Losers: 451,000 Heat Deaths and Rain for Argentina
El Niño Winners and Losers: 451,000 Heat Deaths and Rain for Argentina
El Niño winners and losers in 2026: a projected 451,000 heat deaths, a record lull in Atlantic hurricanes and better harvest prospects for Argentina.
Londoners Underpay £3.1bn in Property Tax, Think Tank Finds
Londoners Underpay £3.1bn in Property Tax, Think Tank Finds
The Resolution Foundation wants England to swap council tax and stamp duty for a single 0.7% levy on home values. A mansion tax is already on the way, and other countries show how differently homes can be taxed.
A Judge Orders Trump’s White House to Readmit CNN, MS NOW and Politico
A Judge Orders Trump’s White House to Readmit CNN, MS NOW and Politico
A federal judge ordered the White House on 24 September to restore press passes for CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Days earlier, the ban left Trump speaking at his own event with no microphone to carry his words.
EU Labelling For Power-Hungry Data Centres
EU Labelling For Power-Hungry Data Centres
The European Commission has adopted a rating scheme for EU data centres. Every site above 500kW will carry a label, and the first reported figures show a sector reusing 1.8% of its heat.
A €2.5bn Fuel Tax Cut, a $5,000 Promise and the Limits of Paying Voters
A €2.5bn Fuel Tax Cut, a $5,000 Promise and the Limits of Paying Voters
Germany cut fuel tax before a vote and lost. Trump promises $5,000. What pre-election handouts cost, and whether they win votes.
California Orders an AI Kill Switch as the Labs Ask to Slow Down
California Orders an AI Kill Switch as the Labs Ask to Slow Down
California orders frontier AI firms to build a kill switch and host auditors as AI leaders urge a slowdown and the US and China discuss AI alerts.
A $3.60 Test Is Moving TB Diagnosis Out of the Laboratory
A $3.60 Test Is Moving TB Diagnosis Out of the Laboratory
Portable molecular tests that work inside a village clinic are reaching 13 countries. A new $10 million commitment pays for the part that usually fails, which is getting health systems to switch.
Global Emissions Are Set to Fall in 2026, and a War Did It
Global Emissions Are Set to Fall in 2026, and a War Did It
Global fossil fuel emissions are on course to decline this year for the first time outside a recession or a pandemic. The cause is a Gulf conflict that has destroyed oil demand, rather than the effect of climate policy.
World Bank Mobilises $112 Billion in Private Capital for Developing Economies
World Bank Mobilises $112 Billion in Private Capital for Developing Economies
The World Bank Group mobilised a record $112 billion in private capital during its 2026 fiscal year. The lender says more of that money now reaches lower-income economies and job-rich sectors.
US president’s AI security executive order emphasizes cyber oversight over privacy
US president’s AI security executive order emphasizes cyber oversight over privacy
President Trump signed a new executive order on artificial intelligence on 2 June 2026. The order is titled "Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security." It focuses on cybersecurity and national security rather than privacy or consumer protection.
A Private Jet, a Football Tournament, and 7.8 Million Tonnes of Carbon
A Private Jet, a Football Tournament, and 7.8 Million Tonnes of Carbon
Understand how travel, including private jet usage impacts the carbon intensity of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Fertility Misinformation Is Reaching Millions. Social Media Algorithms Are The Reason.
Fertility Misinformation Is Reaching Millions. Social Media Algorithms Are The Reason.
Learn about the alarming prevalence of fertility misinformation on social media platforms as revealed by Women's Health World research.
Do Ozempic and Mounjaro Have a Climate Benefit?
Do Ozempic and Mounjaro Have a Climate Benefit?
Learn how GLP-1 medicines like Ozempic and Mounjaro are contributing to climate benefits through changes in eating behaviour among users.
Young, Qualified and Struggling: The UK’s Graduate Jobs Crisis
Young, Qualified and Struggling: The UK’s Graduate Jobs Crisis
Understand the challenges young jobseekers face in securing graduate jobs as artificial intelligence transforms the hiring process.
Daily GenAI users report higher pay and job security, survey shows
Daily GenAI users report higher pay and job security, survey shows
Learn how GenAI users gain clear benefits in productivity and pay according to a new 50,000 person survey from PwC.
OpenAI’s Sora 2: “ChatGPT for Creativity” or a Pandora’s Box?
OpenAI’s Sora 2: “ChatGPT for Creativity” or a Pandora’s Box?
Sora 2 from OpenAI redefines video creation with speed and social integration. Learn how it could change content sharing today!
Addressing Gender Disparities in Medical Research
Addressing Gender Disparities in Medical Research
Explore how medical research has historically overlooked women in clinical trials and the impact on health outcomes.
Executives Prioritise Economic Stability Over Environmental Sustainability
Executives Prioritise Economic Stability Over Environmental Sustainability
Explore how executives struggle to balance economic stability with sustainability efforts amid growing economic challenges.
UNDP Implements Innovative Climate Data Strategies
UNDP Implements Innovative Climate Data Strategies
The UNDP is promoting sustainability with 'Nature ID', a new data exchange system for environmental management.
