Continued use of fossil fuels will be death sentence for millions globally: Greta Thunberg
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has said that the failure to phase out fossil fuels will prove to be a "death sentence" to millions of poor people
The UK and Kenya join forces to tackle climate change
Following the COP27 climate summit, a ceremony that commemorated the start of construction for the Menengai Geothermal Power Plant occurred with officials in Kenya.
100 Independent restaurants to receive grant for sustainable packaging to help fight climate change
Independent takeaways and restaurants in London, Paris and Madrid can apply for new grant funding for sustainable packaging.
Reaching the key sustainable energy goals by 2030 is unrealistic, says the UN
The UN reported that reaching Sustainable Development Goal 7 by 2030 is unrealistic. Achieving the goals would benefit the world, in terms of health, well-being, and protection from environmental and social risks.
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Sunak urged by ministers to increase immigration and food costs in a bid to solve the food crisis
British PM Rishi Sunak has been urged to increase the cost of both food and immigration, believing that this will solve the current food crisis.
AI regulation poses pressing challenge to governments and businesses seeking safe innovation
As AI innovation makes the possibility of superintelligent machines seem ever more real, governments and societies around the world face the regulatory challenge of ensuring AI is aligned with human interests.
Czech exhibition promotes environmental sustainability
A new exhibition at Prague's National Museum is addressing ways we can adapt our environments for them to be healthier and economically sustainable.
World not ready yet to 'switch off' fossil fuels, COP28 host UAE says
The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday that countries should agree to phase out fuel emissions - not the production of oil, gas and coal
Just Stop Oil protest for the second time in 48 hours after UK Government's Public Order Act returns
Just Stop Oil marches continue in London after more than 20 protestors were arrested on Wednesday, to show their defiance against the new anti-protest legislation.
30-tonne whale dies after beaching in England, becomes tragic tourist attraction
The 30-tonne fin whale that washed up on the shores of Bridlington, England, died as authorities tried to return it to the sea on Tuesday.
European Commission and European Investment Bank input €18bn into Global Gateway strategy
Addressing the financial demands presented to the international community by climate change, the EU has announced new investments as part of its Global Gateway Strategy.
International Development Minister launches new 'UK Development Brand'
The International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell has delivered a key speech at Chatham House outlining the future of Britain's approach to international development.
South West Water fined £2.15m for dumping sewage in UK rivers and sea
Water company South West Water has been slapped with a £2.15 million fine for dumping sewage into water bodies in Devon and Cornwall counties.
BP faces angry shareholders over climate plans
The 2015 pact aims to limit global warming to below 2C and if possible 1.5C above pre-industrial levels.
G7 pledges to quit fossil fuels faster, but no new deadline
Britain and France had suggested a new goal of ending "unabated" coal power -- which does not take steps to offset emissions -- in G7 power grids this decade.
Britain launches consultation on carbon border tax
Britain has launched a 12-week consultation on measures such as a potential carbon border tax in an effort to protect businesses against cheaper imports from countries with less strict climate policies.
Thousands of dead shellfish wash up on UK beach
Thousands of dead shellfish washed ashore on a beach in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire on Tuesday.
Cambodia may get tigers from India to reintroduce the extinct species
Cambodia declared tigers functionally extinct in 2016 and has since been trying to reintroduce them into the country.
Around 1,400 offshore oil and gas workers in UK threaten strike over better job conditions and pay
The strike call by the offshore oil and gas workers is set to hit several rigs from March 29 and until June 7 in a series of 24, 48 and 72-hour stoppages.
Heatwave leaves Australian river with millions of rotting dead fish
Millions of dead fish were found in a river in the Australian Outback after the country saw record temperatures.
Drought in Somalia may have killed 43,000 in 2022, half of them under age 5, says UN
As many as 43,000 people may have died in Somalia last year due to the ongoing drought in the country.
'More important than rainforests': UK pioneers peat partnership
The government, which wants to restore 35,000 hectares of English peatlands by 2025, backs the market while also providing grants.
Rise in ocean plastic pollution 'unprecedented' since 2005
Plastic pollution in the world's oceans has reached "unprecedented levels" over the past 15 years, a new study has found, calling for a legally binding international treaty to stop the harmful waste.
Women in aviation are leading zero-emission flights
Aviation is responsible for almost 3 per cent of the global omission. At H2FLY, Mara Linn Beche, and engineer Debjani Ghosh are part of the change in starting carbon-free sustainable aviation.
UK faces risk of increasing annual flood damage costs by 25%
Researchers of the study state that the "current governance is not enough" and "flood risk needs to be a bigger international priority."
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