Focus on Climate
Combining climate measures key to slashing emissions: study
Published in the journal Science, the study examined 25 years of public policies in 41 countries across six continents.
Codelco could face $8 million fine for tailings dam violations
The charges against state copper giant Codelco were filed over the management of its Talabre tailings dam at its Ministro Hales division.
African countries looking to COP29 for higher climate financing share
Negotiators for African nations draw up strategies aimed at increasing funding above 1% of global total for climate projects across the continent.
Blackouts in extreme weather drive demand for cleaner backup power
Green alternatives to generators are expensive but increasingly popular as people turn to solar arrays and battery storage instead of burning gasoline.
Lithium mining is slowly sinking Chile’s Atacama salt flat, study shows
Scientific study of satellite data shows Atacama salt flat sinking in areas heavily used for pumping by lithium miners.
Climate change a mixed blessing for sun-starved Irish vintners
Ireland's handful of winemakers are cautiously eyeing long-term growth potential as climate change warms up its cool climate.
Signs of recovery for heathland heather after damage caused by 2022 extreme heat
Heather at Dunwich Heath is recovering but UK's National Trust warns that extreme weather still threatens this crucial habitat.
UK heat-related deaths predicted to soar by end of century with 3C of warming
The deaths could increase six-fold by 2100 if global temperatures rise by 3°C.
Portugal seeks EU help as wildfire threatens UNESCO-listed forest
Portugal seeks EU help to fight a week-long wildfire on Madeira, threatening a UNESCO-listed forest and disrupting tourism.
