Europe
Climate protesters under fire in Europe: UN expert
Environmental activists are increasingly facing hostility across Europe, a UN expert said, warning that the very right to protest was “at risk” in...
Rapid-charging battery train trial launched
A rapid-charging battery train trial, which could help end diesel operations on branch lines, has been launched. Great Western Railway (GWR) is conducting...
Trial of former VW CEO over diesel scandal set to start in September
BERLIN — Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn is to go on trial in September on charges of fraud and market manipulation linked to...
As the rumble of tractor protests grows, the EU offers more environmental concessions to farmers
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s executive arm on Friday proposed weakening even more climate and environmental measures in the bloc’s latest set...
Skiers call out snowsports sector over ‘big irony’ of high-polluting sponsors
Skiers and campaigners have criticised winter sports organisations for “big irony” sponsorship deals with high-polluting companies. Former British alpine skier and Paralympian Anna...
Germany’s emissions dropped sharply last year, raising hopes for 2030 target
BERLIN — Germany’s greenhouse gas emissions dropped by one-tenth last year as renewable energy grew in importance, the use of coal and gas...
Number of people employed in green jobs jumps by ‘almost a fifth’ in two years
The number of people employed in green jobs in the UK jumped by almost 20% from 2020 to 2022, according to experimental figures...
Achieving net zero could cost Scotland £1.1bn a year until 2050, report warns
Meeting net zero commitments could cost the Scottish Government an average of more than £1.1 billion a year until 2050, a report has...
Rules to boost heat pump uptake that prompted ‘boiler tax’ delayed for a year
Rules requiring boiler companies to boost the number of heat pumps they sell which prompted them to implement a so-called “boiler tax” have...
Shell weakens climate targets with growing bet on gas
LONDON – Shell weakened a 2030 carbon reduction target and scrapped a “perilous” 2035 objective, citing expectations for strong gas demand and uncertainty...
