Focus on Climate
Efforts to adapt to climate risks ‘falling far short’, Government warned
Efforts to make the UK resilient to the impacts of climate change fall “far short” of what is needed, independent advisers have warned....
EU says more needed to prepare for climate change risks
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union must step up preparations for climate change risks, as a hotter planet threatens everything...
EU must adapt to warming continent: officials
EU countries need to step up preparedness for global warming after 2023 burned its way into history books as the hottest year on...
Government pledges to ‘stand with’ companies investing in new gas power
The Government will “stand with” electricity generators as they invest in building more gas-fired power stations, Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho has said. In...
Climate, a major separator for Biden and Trump, is a dividing line in many other races, too
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The race for the White House isn’t the only one with big stakes for climate policy. In campaigns for...
Germany launches bidding for carbon contracts to support climate-friendly industrial production
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s vice chancellor on Tuesday launched a program initially worth up to 4 billion euros ($4.4 billion) to help heavy...
UK Government failing to grasp scale of ‘e-waste tsunami’ – MPs
The Government is failing to fully grasp the “tsunami” of electronic waste in the UK, MPs have warned. The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC)...
Coral reef that ‘shouldn’t exist’ thrives off B.C.’s Pacific Ocean, biologist says
VANCOUVER — It started with a tip from the local First Nation of a “bump on the sea floor” where the fish liked...
Analysis-China’s emissions, efficiency targets under threat after falling short in 2023
By David Stanway SINGAPORE (Reuters) – China is falling short on key targets for tackling climate-warming emissions, and analysts said Beijing’s credibility in...
Drought puts unborn monkeys at risk – scientists
Mothers usually do everything in their power to look after their unborn child, but there are circumstances where pregnant monkeys may not be...
