Focus on Climate
Reaction to Swiss women’s victory in landmark climate court case
Europe's top human rights court ruled in favour of a group of Swiss women who said their government violated their human rights by...
Courtrooms: a growing arena in the climate fight
The battle against climate change is increasingly being fought in the courtroom, as national governments, specific laws and individual companies are targeted over...
Climate pledges of big firms ‘critically insufficient’: report
Dozens of major international companies are failing to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions at the pace required to slow climate change, a report...
Alarm over public health as ‘forever chemicals’ found in fruit and vegetables
Long-lasting toxins known as “forever chemicals” have been found in common UK fruits, vegetables and spices, prompting alarm over potential impacts on public...
US Coast Guard gives all clear after Louisiana spill response
In November 2023, an oil spill was reported near the Main Pass Oil Gathering (MPOG) Co's pipeline system in the Gulf of Mexico.
Jellyfish invade Venezuelan waters, worrying fishermen
Venezuela's environment ministry attributes a surge of the invasive cannonball jellyfish to warming waters from climate change, decline in predators.
Bogota, Colombia, restricts water as reservoirs hit ‘critical’ lows
Two key reservoirs supplying Bogota's water have hit record low levels since the 1980s due to climate phenomenon El Nino
EU will not delay deforestation law, says environment chief
The European Union is not planning to delay a new law to crack down on the import of commodities linked to deforestation.
