Europe
EU says it is conducting initial review of wind power distortions
Information requested by European Commission in preliminary look at Chinese manufacture of wind turbines.
Swiss government renews contribution to climate fund for developing countries
Switzerland has announced it will contribute 135 million francs over the next four years to the Green Climate Fund.
Homes flooded after Ural River rises quickly in Russia’s Orenburg
Swiftly melting snow from the Ural Mountains has triggered the worst flooding in decades, with more than 100,000 set to be evacuated.
Swiss press say ‘absurd’ climate ruling could harm democracy
Media raises concerns that European Court of Human Rights' ruling in favour of women's group could undermine democracy with "activisit jurisprudence", newspapers warn.
Climate change affecting amphibian migration patterns: conservationists
A changing climate is adversely affecting amphibians, with milder winters leading to them waking up from hibernation more frequently.
EU probes Chinese wind turbine suppliers over subsidies
The EU is seeking to massively ramp up renewable energy as it aims for net-zero emissions by 2050, while moving away from excessive reliance...
Europe’s top court tells nations to shield people from climate change in case with wide implications
Europe’s highest human rights court has ruled that countries must better protect their people from the consequences of climate change.
Arkema sites visited by investigators, chemicals group says
French chemical manufacturing company cooperates with probe.
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...
