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2024 saw fastest-ever annual rise in CO2 levels: UK weather service
Atmospheric CO2 surged at record rates in 2024, driven by fossil fuels, wildfires, and weakening carbon sinks, says Met Office.
Insurance access for US homeowners with higher climate risks declines
Homeowners in areas with the highest climate-related risks saw declining access to insurance, a Treasury Department report said.
Slovak entrepreneur funding rescue of German flying taxi startup Lilium
A Slovak entrepreneur is providing most of the funds to rescue flying taxi startup Lilium that came close to collapse last month.
Nepal’s top court bars infrastructure in protected areas
After decades of rampant logging, Nepal also nearly doubled its forest cover between 1992 and 2016.
Trump’s Energy Dept pick wants to develop renewables… and fossil fuels
Wright advocated for renewable energy and referred to the warming planet as a fact, while still pushing for increased use of fossil fuels.
BP nears deals for oil fields, curbs on gas flaring in Iraq
The mega-project in northern Iraq will include plans to recover flared gas to boost the country's electricity production.
Amazon orders 200 Mercedes-Benz electric trucks
Amazon buys 202 electric Mercedes eActros trucks, marking a significant push towards reducing EU road transport emissions.
Global road transport emissions to peak in 2025: study
CO2 emissions from road transport could peak worldwide this year thanks to rapid growth in EVs and stricter regulations.
Russia says Ukraine targeted infrastructure of gas pipeline to Turkey
Russia accuses Ukraine of drone strike on TurkStream gas pipeline as Kyiv halts Russian gas transit, escalating energy tensions.
