Focus on Environment
Scottish govt delays passenger trains decarbonization target by a decade to 2045
The Scottish government has delayed its target for decarbonising passenger trains from 2035 to 2045 due to budget constraints.
EU Parliament gives final approval to deforestation law delay
The EU Parliament approved a one-year delay for its deforestation law, set to ban imports linked to forest destruction starting in 2025.
Climate tech firms get $80 million to pull carbon from paper mills, sewage plant
Google, H&M, and Stripe will buy $80M in carbon credits from firms using tech to capture emissions from paper mills and sewage plants.
Big banks in EU urged to step up on sustainable finance in 2025
Europe's largest banks, including Barclays and HSBC, are urged to enhance sustainable finance efforts amid rising investor scrutiny.
Ecuador completes $1.5 billion debt swap for Amazon conservation
Ecuador's second debt-for-nature swap unlocks $460M for Amazon conservation, aiming to protect 4.6M hectares of ecosystems.
Japan to make renewables top power source by 2040
Japan aims for renewables to supply 40-50 per cent of its electricity by 2040, reducing reliance on coal and gas while boosting nuclear...
Europe’s carmakers discount EVs, hike petrol car prices as new emissions rules loom
European automakers raise petrol car prices while offering EV discounts to meet stricter emissions rules, facing profit challenges.
India tightens curbs as air pollution turns ‘severe’
India tightens pollution restrictions in New Delhi as AQI hits 'severe' levels, implementing work-from-home and class limits.
‘Human error’ caused spill of up to 8,000 litres of fuel off B.C.’s coast: government
Up to 8,000 litres of diesel spilled at a B.C. fish farm due to human error, prompting cleanup efforts and environmental concerns.
26 people arrested in crackdown on illegal deforestation along Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina border
Deforestation can contribute to erosion, biodiversity loss and increased risk of flooding, as well as the loss of a valuable carbon sink.
