Environment Archives

Since 27 September, EU law bans carbon neutral claims based on offsets. Almost a third of big firms tracked still allow credits.

Climate Change

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.

Technology

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.

Climate Change

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.

Business

Executives Prioritise Economic Stability Over Environmental Sustainability

Explore how executives struggle to balance economic stability with sustainability efforts amid growing economic challenges.

Climate Change

UNDP Implements Innovative Climate Data Strategies

The UNDP is promoting sustainability with 'Nature ID', a new data exchange system for environmental management.

Sustainable Fashion

Sweden Faces Textile Recycling Challenge

Find out how Sweden is tackling the influx of discarded clothing and enhancing its textile recycling systems amid new regulations.

Electric Vehicles

California Has More EV Chargers Than Petrol Pumps

California boasts 48% more EV chargers than gas pumps, reflecting a major shift towards electric vehicle adoption and infrastructure.

Nature

Study Reveals How Climate Change Affects Bird Survival Strategies

Find out how bird survival varies with lifespans and environmental factors shaping biodiversity amidst climate change.

Oil & Gas

UK Government Faces Legal Challenge Over North Sea Oil and Gas Licences

Oceana UK challenges North Sea oil and gas licences in court, citing insufficient environmental assessments and legal concerns.

Society

Oxfam Report Highlights Billionaire Contribution to Climate Change

Oxfam's 'Carbon Inequality Kills' report reveals the alarming impact of the lifestyles of the world's top 50 richest individuals on climate change, advocating for taxes on their contributions to carbon emissions.A recent report by Oxfam, a global organisation...