Climate
Sardinia’s sheep farmers battle bluetongue as climate warms
Bluetongue virus is devastating Sardinia's sheep flocks, killing 20,000 and threatening cheese production amid climate change.
US court to review civil rights lawsuit alleging environmental racism in a Louisiana parish
A parish is being sued for environmental racism as residents allege the promotion of polluting industries in their communities.
COP16 host Colombia pushes for unified climate and biodiversity pledges
Colombia pushes for a unified climate and biodiversity pledge to streamline UN talks, aiming to merge conservation with climate goals.
US Supreme Court declines to pause EPA mercury, methane rules
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to block new EPA rules tightening limits on mercury and methane emissions, despite challenges from states and industry...
Mexico’s new president promises to resume fight against climate change
Mexico's new president Sheinbaum targets 45 per cent renewables by 2030, shifting from López Obrador's fossil fuel focus.
Czechs seek partners to challenge EU’s CO2 goals for car sector
The Czech Republic will seek EU allies to counter stricter 2025 CO2 limits, which risk hefty fines and impact on its car sector,...
Scotland committee backs emissions target Bill but stresses importance of scrutiny
A Holyrood committee backs the new emissions target bill but insists on proper scrutiny amid changes to carbon reduction goals.
Scientists ‘shocked’ as parts of Antarctica turning green at ‘dramatic’ rate
Parts of Antarctica are turning green faster than expected, with vegetation cover now ten times what it was 40 years ago.
Giant floating wind farms could destroy Scotland’s fishing industry, sector warns
The Scottish fishing industry warns that floating wind farms threaten its survival, urging government action to protect it.
Cement maker Lafarge opens low-carbon fuel facility at Alberta plant
Lafarge Canada installs $38M facility at Exshaw, Alta., using construction waste as fuel, cutting CO2 emissions by 30,000 tonnes.
