Roan Bloore, 24, had been emptying the pool - which his nieces and nephews had swam in during the heatwave only days - before when he is thought to have passed out.
The 10 participating states in the regional carbon pricing program have been negotiating the targets for four years.
As heat waves become more common, Statistics Canada is out with a new report which shows who still doesn't have air conditioning and why.
Greece's top archaeological monument, the Acropolis, was partially shut Tuesday as part of emergency measures to protect visitors and workers around the country during a four-day heatwave.
Vessels on Rhine in Germany and Danube in Hungary forced to sail partially loaded Business live – latest updates Low water levels after heatwaves and drought are limiting shipping on some of Europe’s biggest rivers including the Rhine and the Danube and pushing up transport costs. As much of Europe swelters in hot temperatures, water levels in its main rivers have fallen. This is affecting shipping along the Rhine – one of Europe’s key waterways – south of Duisburg and Cologne in Germany, including the choke point of Kaub, forcing vessels to sail about half full. Continue reading...
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. The Hong Kong Observatory cancelled a No 1 tropical cyclone signal on Sunday afternoon as Typhoon Danas moved away from the city, with the forecaster also warning residents to be wary of the extreme heat. “In the past few hours, Danas accelerated northeastwards, moving away from Hong Kong...
France's progress toward cutting greenhouse gas emissions is expected to slow again in 2025, according to a government-commissioned forecast published on Friday, putting its climate goals further out of reach.
Israel-based study finds that by 2050 average daily milk production could be reduced by 4% as a result of worsening heat stress Dairy production will be threatened by the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves, a study has found. Drawing on records from more than 130,000 cows over a period of 12 years, the researchers report that extreme heat reduces dairy cows’ ability to produce milk by 10%. Continue reading...
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has released its weather forecast for Thursday through next Tuesday, warning of extremely hot and humid conditions during the day across most regions. Nights and early mornings will remain warm and humid. The EMA also noted the presence of misty fog from four am to eight am in areas leading … The post Egypt braces for intense heatwave and humidity through the coming few days appeared first on Egypt Independent.
MethaneSat was meant to keep track of potent greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas production.
Aerosol paint makers will get additional time to comply with updated regulations limiting air emissions that trigger ozone and smog problems.
The heatwave that has gripped France in recent days is expected to peak on Wednesday, says forecaster Météo France, with red level warnings lifted in the capital.
With net zero targets under attack from the populist right, dangerously high temperatures should refocus minds At times like now, with dangerously high temperatures in several European countries, the urgent need for adaptation to an increasingly unstable climate is clearer than ever. From the French government’s decision to close schools to the bans in most of Italy on outdoor work at the hottest time of day, the immediate priority is to protect people from extreme heat – and to recognise that a heatwave can take a higher toll than a violent storm. People who are already vulnerable, due to age or illness or poor housing, face the greatest risks from heatwaves. As well as changes to rules and routines, public health warnings are vital, especially where records are being broken...
Egypt’s capital, Cairo and the Giza governorate experienced moderate to heavy rainfall in several areas on Tuesday – an unexpected occurrence due to the searing heatwave that has gripped the nation. Meteorological experts had previously confirmed that Tuesday would see high temperatures continue across most regions, with very hot and humid weather during the day. … The post Unexpected rains hit Cairo and Giza, amidst searing heatwave appeared first on Egypt Independent.
While you might be tempted to try one of these heatwave hacks, experts have warned that some could prove deadly.
Europe is sweltering under an intense heatwave, as temperatures soar across Spain, Portugal, France and Italy for one of the hottest summer starts ever recorded.
Paris was on red alert for high temperatures on Tuesday, with the top of the Eiffel Tower shut, polluting traffic banned and speed restrictions in place as a searing heatwave gripped Europe.
Extreme heat ‘the new normal’, says UN chief, as authorities across the continent issue health warnings Europe live – latest updates A vicious heatwave has engulfed southern Europe, with punishing temperatures that have reached highs of 46C (114.8F) in Spain and placed almost the entirety of mainland France under alert. Extreme heat, made stronger by fossil fuel pollution, has for several days scorched Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Greece as southern Europe endures its first major heatwave of the summer. Continue reading...
Severe heat was recorded in Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal before the weekend, with locals and tourists alike taking shelter from the sweltering conditions.
Authorities issue extreme heat, health and wildfire warnings with highest temperatures forecast in France, Italy, Portugal and Spain Continue reading...
ROME - Authorities across Southern Europe urged people to seek shelter Sunday and protect the most vulnerable as punishing temperatures from Spain to Portugal, Italy and France climbed higher in the summer's first major heatwave.
While not everywhere across the UK will experience a heatwave, temperatures are building in the southern half of the UK.
This week’s half-dozen must-reads feature a rundown of what’s happening in July, a heatwave adapt-and-survive listicle, a summer strike calendar, some handy French wine terms and alternative sites to visit this summer.
Organisers issue advice about drinking water, and point to medical facilities, as amber heat warning issued Glastonbury festivalgoers are bracing themselves for what is expected be the hottest day of the huge gathering with 30C forecast across Somerset. Across a site with little shade, about 200,000 ticket holders were deploying what measures they could to cool off or avoid the sun, from parasols, sombreros and ice-creams to handheld battery-powered fans. Continue reading...
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) warned of rising temperatures expected over the next 72 hours. The EMA explained that the country is currently being impacted by Indian monsoon depression, which it said is the main cause behind the high humidity during most summer days in Egypt, the Gulf states, the Arabian Peninsula, and the Levant. … The post Heatwave strikes Egypt on Saturday as Indian monsoon depression arrives appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The UK could see its hottest day of the year on Monday, as a likely heatwave coincides with Glastonbury and Wimbledon.
A two-year-old boy has died after being left in a car in southern France, which is currently in the grip of a heatwave.
A new study found that the United States was responsible for 55 percent of the pollution emitted by private jets globally.
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. Hong Kong’s forecaster is considering cancelling the No 1 typhoon signal between 2pm and 5pm on Thursday as severe weather threats gradually decrease in the city, but says squally showers are still expected throughout the day. The Hong Kong Observatory said that squally showers related to a...
Violent storms are set to batter many parts of France from Wednesday afternoon, forecasters have warned, as the heatwave under which large parts of the country has sweltered for several days breaks.
The UK has cut its carbon emissions by 50.4 percent since 1990 levels, a group of experts tasked with advising the government said on Wednesday.
Extreme heat is bringing a stifling, dangerous, start to summer across much of the eastern US this week A rare June heatwave is bringing a stifling, dangerous, start to summer across much of the eastern US this week, with forecasts for temperatures to get even hotter on Tuesday. On Monday, just the second day of summer, the National Weather Service placed extreme heat warnings in effect from the Carolinas to Maine, advising against any outdoor activities under the conditions. Eric Holthaus is a meteorologist and climate journalist based in Minnesota Continue reading...
In a chilling moment caught on video, a heatwave-scorched Missouri road buckled under the extreme temperatures -hurling a car into the air.
While some people enjoy cold showers, others can think of nothing worse. Now, experts have revealed why you should never bathe in cold water, even during a heatwave.
After last week's heatwave, temperatures have dropped a bit but the heat is likely to start to build again by the end of the week.
During a heatwave, staying hydrated is crucial for health. Prioritize water, coconut water, and oral rehydration solutions to replenish lost fluids and electrolytes. Avoid alcohol, sugary drinks, and excessive caffeine, as these can worsen dehydration. Eating hydrating foods and maintaining a consistent drinking routine are also essential for staying cool and healthy.
We investigate the role our forests are playing in offsetting carbon emissions.
According to beekeeper Laurence Edwards, 39, the UK heatwave could create a 'nectar tsunami' that triggers a rapid swarming event.
Asking AI reasoning models questions in areas such as algebra or philosophy caused carbon dioxide emissions to spike significantly.
A home cleaning expert has urged Brits not to hang their clothes outside during the UK heatwave.
EPA's plan to scrap a rule curbing power plant emissions has dimmed the outlook for U.S. carbon capture and storage projects.
The so-called Big Beautiful Bill targets the tax credits designed to put the U.S. on the path to net-zero carbon emissions.
In a small London workshop, a prototype mimics the process of capturing carbon emissions from a cargo ship's engine.
Much of the UK will be in heatwave conditions by the coming weekend says the Met Office.
Britain is poised to bask in a heatwave dubbed the 'Mediterranean melt' - but the sizzling conditions could see temperatures as hot as Malibu or Barbados.
Polluters paid a near-record amount for pollution allowances in June as restrictions on carbon emissions intensify.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has issued a weather update, forecasting a continued surge in temperatures across all governorates and cities. Thursday’s forecast indicates extremely hot weather dominating most regions during daylight hours, while northern coastal areas will experience hot conditions. Nights and early mornings are expected to be moderately warm. The weather patterns also include active … The post Nationwide heatwave continues with active winds on Thursday appeared first on Egypt Independent.
But a new study shows how advanced steelmaking technologies could substantially reduce carbon emissions.
The agency plans to weaken limits on toxic emissions from power plants while also scrapping restrictions on planet-warming greenhouse gases.
Exclusive: In the first legal challenge to the plan, top climate lawyers claim the government relies too heavily on forestry and failed to consult the public Hundreds of top environment lawyers are suing the New Zealand government over what they say is its “dangerously inadequate” plan to reduce emissions to net zero by 2050. It is the first time the country’s emissions reduction plan has faced litigation, and the lawyers believe it is the first case globally that challenges the use of forestry to offset emissions. Continue reading...
US power sector would be world’s sixth largest emitter of planet-heating greenhouse gas if it were a country – study Donald Trump’s administration is set to claim planet-heating pollution spewing from US power plants is so globally insignificant it should be spared any sort of climate regulation. But, in fact, the volume of these emissions is stark – if the US power sector were a country, it would be the sixth largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world. Continue reading...
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. Hong Kong’s weather forecaster will issue the No 1 typhoon warning signal as early as Tuesday night, as an area of low pressure is expected to develop into a tropical cyclone and move towards the city amid sweltering heat. The Observatory said on Monday the tropical cyclone was expected to...
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The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) announced on Thursday that a heatwave is expected across most parts of the country, accompanied by an increase in surface humidity levels in the north. Cairo is forecast to reach 36°C during the day, while governorates in South Upper Egypt will hit 42°C. Meteorologists attribute the heatwave to the dominance … The post Egypt braces for heatwave – rising temperatures and humidity expected appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Free, vetted guides offer practical advice on electrifying homes and finding experienced contractors. The post In Brookline, Massachusetts, a group helps neighbors cut carbon emissions one appliance at a time appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The queuing system at the busiest U.S. seaport complex can cut carbon dioxide emissions by 24 percent per voyage between East Asia and California.
The US braces for a potentially record-breaking hot summer in 2025, with NOAA forecasting above-average temperatures nationwide. Prolonged heat waves are expected to impact the West, Gulf Coast, and Northeast, straining infrastructure and public health. Cities face amplified heat due to the urban heat island effect, increasing risks of heat-related deaths and wildfires.
Austria and Slovenia are exceptions in continent where just a third of militaries even know their carbon footprint Revealed: Nato rearmament could increase emissions by 200m tonnes a year Carbon footprint of Israel’s war on Gaza exceeds that of many entire countries Just two of 30 European countries have set a date to stop their militaries from emitting planet-heating emissions, a Guardian analysis has found, raising concerns about the carbon cost of Europe’s coming rearmament wave. Austria and Slovenia are the only countries whose defence ministries have committed to reaching net zero military emissions, according to an analysis of 30 European countries, with only about one-third having worked out the size of their carbon footprint. Continue reading...
In a major advancement for sustainable construction, scientists have created a cement-free soil solidifier from industrial waste. By combining Siding Cut Powder and activated by Earth Silica, an alkaline stimulant from recycled glass, scientists produced a high-performance material that meets compressive strength standards exceeding the 160 kN/m construction-grade threshold and eliminates arsenic leaching through calcium hydroxide stabilization. The technology reduces landfill volumes and carbon emissions, offering a circular solution for infrastructure development worldwide.
A new analysis assails a program that lets major emitters pay for projects such as forest preservation instead of cutting their own emissions.
Conditions are warming up, with heatwave criteria expected to be reached in parts of the UK by the end of the week.
Experts are divided if the drop over really means China has reached the peak of its emissions.
Cyprus is facing a 'titanic' battle with wildfires and Athens has been forced to close the Acropolis as Greece is scorched by a 42C heatwave that has all but brought the nation to its knees.
Nature, Published online: 08 July 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02153-1Old CO₂ released from rivers complicates evaluations of fossil-fuel emissions
Things will warm up this week, with heatwave criteria being reached in parts of the UK by the end of the week.
Earlier, the forecaster had only issued the warning for the East of England, East Midlands, and Yorkshire & Humber.
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. Hong Kong’s weather forecaster issued the No 1 typhoon warning signal at 12.20pm on Friday as a low pressure over the northeastern part of the South China Sea intensified into a tropical depression. The Hong Kong Observatory said the tropical depression was expected to enter within 800km (497...
Fire on island being fanned by gale-force winds as blazes also rage on mainland Greece and in Germany A wildfire fanned by gale-force winds has forced the evacuation of more than 1,500 people on the Greek island of Crete, officials have said, as large swathes of continental Europe baked in a punishing early summer heatwave linked to at least nine deaths. About 230 firefighters, along with 46 vehicles and helicopters, were battling the blaze on Thursday after it broke out 24 hours earlier near Ierapetra, on the south-east coast of the country’s largest island, threatening to engulf houses and hotels. Continue reading...
The proposal regards a previously submitted smog control plan for the San Joaquin Valley, which has long had some of the nation’s dirtiest air.
As rising temperatures are creating more extreme heat events in regions all over the world, the term 'urban heat island' is becoming more familiar. But what are they and do they matter?
French far-right leader’s ‘grand plan’ to expand AC comes under attack, while Germany braces for possible record heat Europe live – latest updates The European heatwave moved east, threatening record temperatures in Germany, as a political row broke out in France over air conditioning. The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen seized a canvassing opportunity before the 2027 presidential election, announcing she would launch a “grand plan for air conditioning” for the nation if she won power. Continue reading...
The satellite, which detected emissions of the powerful greenhouse gas methane, went off course around 10 days ago.
June temperature records have been broken in Portugal and Spain, as French schools close amid heat Europe live – latest updates Thirteen Italian regions have banned outdoor working during the hottest parts of the day; June temperature records have been smashed in Spain and Portugal; and schools in parts of France have been closed, as an extreme heatwave continues to grip large swathes of Europe. Tens of thousands of people have also been evacuated from their homes in Turkey due to wildfires; while the top of the Eiffel Tower was closed to tourists on Tuesday as temperatures in Paris were poised to hit 38C (100.4F). Continue reading...
The blistering early-summer heatwave that’s brought life-threatening temperatures across much of the northern hemisphere is a worrying sign of things to come, UN weather experts said on Tuesday.
PARIS - Paris was on red alert for high temperatures on Tuesday, with the top of the Eiffel Tower shut, polluting traffic banned and speed restrictions in place as a searing heatwave gripped Europe.
ROME - Spain and Portugal reported record temperatures Monday as Italy and France braced for several more days of a punishing heatwave that has gripped southern Europe and Britain, sparking health and wildfire warnings.
With a heatwave gripping Germany and forecasters suggesting the country could see record temperatures this week, health authorities have official advice on how to stay safe.
The court found the agency acted arbitrarily and capriciously by failing to update standards releasing wastewater from seven industrial categories.
Health and environmental alerts issued with high temperatures expected in France, Italy, Portugal and Spain How are you being affected by the heatwave in southern Europe? in Rome Hospital emergency units across Italy are under pressure as an intense heatwave tightens its grip. Continue reading...
A punishing heatwave gripped southern Europe on Monday, prompting authorities to issue health and wildfire warnings as temperatures are expected to soar again.
As temperatures climb, London fire brigade highlights ‘severe’ risk of wildfires The latest heatwave is expected to push temperatures close to record levels for June and result in the hottest ever start to Wimbledon . Amber heat alerts remain in place until Tuesday evening for all of southern, western and eastern England with a warning of excess deaths particularly among those over 65, and increased demand on health and social care services. Continue reading...
A member of the Egyptian Meteorological Authority‘s (EMA) media center, Manar Ghanem, said that the country is currently experiencing a rise in temperatures of two degrees Celsius above the normal average for this time of year. During a phone interview with TV host Amr Adib on the “al-Hekaya” (The Story) on MBC Masr on Saturday, … The post Heatwave continues across Egypt on Sunday appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Authorities across Southern Europe urged people to seek shelter Sunday and protect the most vulnerable as punishing temperatures from Spain to Portugal, Italy and France climbed higher in the summer's first major heatwave.
Authorities in Spain, Portugal, Greece and France issue extreme heat, wildfire and health warnings Authorities across Europe are on alert as the first heatwave of the summer pushes temperatures up to 42C (107.6F), as the fastest-warming continent continues to suffer the effects of the climate emergency. Spain’s state meteorological office, Aemet, issued a special heat warning on Friday, saying temperatures could reach 42C in some southern areas of the country over the coming days. Agence France-Presse and Associated Press contributed to this report Continue reading...
PARIS - Southern European countries braced on Friday for a punishing weekend heatwave, with temperatures predicted to hit up to 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) and beyond, prompting health warnings for residents and tourists plus fears of wildfires.
Days after deadly storms broke France’s first heatwave of the summer - and the 50th since 1947 - forecasters are predicting the 51st, which starts this weekend, may be ‘potentially historic’.
Southern European countries braced Friday for a punishing weekend heatwave, with temperatures predicted to hit up to 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) and beyond, prompting health warnings for residents and tourists plus fears of wildfires.
The General Authority of Meteorology has released its forecast for Cairo and other governorates, warning of a gradual rise in temperatures starting Friday and continuing until next Sunday. Expect hot to intensely hot and humid conditions during the day across most regions. Northern coastal areas will experience a milder, humid heat. Nights and early mornings … The post Heatwave alert: Scorching temperatures expected for days ahead appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Another heatwave could be on the way this week as temperatures are set to soar.
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. Hong Kong’s weather forecaster has issued the No 1 typhoon warning signal, as a low pressure area over South China Sea intensifies into a tropical depression. The Hong Kong Observatory raised the signal at 2.20pm on Wednesday, and said that unsettled weather would affect the city. It added...
Parts of Switzerland are forecast to hit highs of 35C tomorrow.
Our climate seems to be more sensitive to greenhouse gas emissions than some researchers had hoped, meaning the world will have to up its decarbonisation efforts
Parts of Britain have descended into lawless chaos in recent days as videos showed fights breaking out in Kent and Berkshire during the heatwave that saw temperatures hit 33C.
Scientists from the University of California , Riverside, have warned that the Gulf Stream has been weakening for more than 100 years - and could soon collapse altogether.
Much of country from Minnesota to Maine under heat advisory as temperatures expected to pass 100F this week Tens of millions of people across the midwest and east braced on Sunday for another sweltering day of dangerously hot temperatures as a rare June heatwave continued to grip parts of the US. Most of the north-eastern quadrant of the country from Minnesota to Maine was under some type of heat advisory on Sunday. So were parts of Arkansas, Tennessee, Louisiana and Mississippi. Continue reading...
Hot, dry conditions are set to persist, with temperatures going as high as 32C in central England.
Last year, the Supreme Court ruled that firms must account for emissions created by the burning of fossil fuels.
Alerts across England are in force until Monday morning and come as heatwave conditions are expected.
"Digesters" that convert methane from manure ponds into fuel can dramatically reduce emissions of this potent greenhouse gas on dairy farms, scientists have found.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Carbon markets could release 1.5 to 2.5 gigatonnes of new emissions annually, fueling more pollution in Africa, a recent report by Power Shift Africa has revealed.
[Namibian] Namibia has secured N$4.48 billion (US$250 million) through the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The French forecaster Météo France has placed 16 départements on weather alert for high temperatures as the country experiences its first heatwave of the year.
With Germany experiencing periods of extreme heat more often, there are some cities in the country that are more unbearable that others during a heatwave. So where should you avoid?
They say it would triple the state's greenhouse gas emissions and violate their right to a livable climate.
As temperatures soar across much of France, forecasters have issued an intense heat warning, as well as an alert for thunderstorms.
The move would increase US emissions that contribute to climate change.
On the Path to Net Zero, How Do We Address ‘Leftover' Emissions? margaret.overh… Wed, 06/11/2025 - 12:00 The world needs to reach net-zero emissions — a balancing point where the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere is equal to the amount removed — by around 2050 to limit warming to 1.5 degrees C (2.7 degrees F) and avoid rapidly worsening climate impacts. More than 100 countries , covering over 80% of global greenhouse gas emissions, have already set have a net-zero target. Actions to cut emissions, like scaling up clean energy or switching to electric vehicles, can get us most of the way to net zero. But they won't get us all the way. Some emissions will very likely be leftover by midcentury, whether because the technology to eliminate them...
Scotland just published greenhouse emissions for 2023. And yet again, greenhouse gases from agriculture had barely shifted
Malaysia is bracing for another heatwave with temperatures topping 37 degrees Celsius in certain areas as experts warn of the serious health threats faced by residents due to the adverse weather conditions. Last week, MetMalaysia issued a Level 1 advisory after six areas in Peninsular Malaysia experienced maximum daily temperatures of between 35 and 37 degrees for three consecutive days. The alert by the meteorological department came amid the southwest monsoon season, which began in May and is...
Delhi's temperature soared to 42.1°C on Sunday, crossing 40°C after 17 days, prompting a 'yellow' heatwave alert for Monday and Tuesday with potential highs of 45°C. Similar scorching conditions are sweeping Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan, with temperatures exceeding 45°C in several areas. Relief is expected from June 13 with predicted rain and thunderstorms.
Exclusive: emissions from power-hungry warehouses at Lincolnshire facility expected to be 850,000 tonnes a year A vast new datacentre to feed Britain’s rising demand for artificial intelligence could cause more greenhouse gas emissions than five international airports. Elsham datacentre in Lincolnshire is on course to cost £10bn and its 15 power-hungry computer warehouses are projected to release five times the carbon dioxide of Birmingham airport , including from take-offs and landings. Continue reading...
Regulations on the protection of birds, reducing of waste and lowering emissions have hindered the ability for European countries to prepare to defend their countries.
World Meteorological Organization report says record heat in 2024 was driven by climate crisis and intersected with extreme weather events Almost 40 million sq kilometres of ocean around south-east Asia and the Pacific – an area five times the size of Australia – was engulfed in a marine heatwave in 2024, a World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report has revealed. WMO scientists said the record heat – on land and in the ocean – was mostly driven by the climate crisis and coincided with a string of extreme weather events, from deadly landslides in the Philippines to floods in Australia and rapid glacier loss in Indonesia. Continue reading...
The South Coast Air Quality Management District is poised to vote on regulations that would limit emissions of nitrogen oxides — the key pollutants that form smog.
The carbon footprint, a report says, of the first 15 months of the war on Gaza will be greater than annual emissions from many individual countries.
Site is home to more than a million petroglyphs, some almost 50,000 years old, but reports say it has been damaged by the Karratha gas plant Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government will launch a lobbying campaign in a bid to reverse a Unesco recommendation that an ancient rock art site in Western Australia can’t go on the world heritage list until damaging industrial emissions linked to a controversial Woodside gas development are stopped. Government officials were aiming to meet Unesco next week after its advisers said the nomination of the Murujuga Cultural Landscape in north-west WA – home to more than a million petroglyphs, some almost 50,000 years old – should be referred back to Australia until nearby “degrading acidic emissions”...
Most scientists say the country needs to follow up with sharp reductions in order to stave off the worst impacts of planet-warming emissions.
Exclusive: researchers say defence spending boosts across world will worsen climate crisis which in turn will cause more conflict A global military buildup poses an existential threat to climate goals, according to researchers who say the rearmament planned by Nato alone could increase greenhouse gas emissions by almost 200m tonnes a year. With the world embroiled in the highest number of armed conflicts since the second world war, countries have embarked on military spending sprees, collectively totalling a record $2.46tn in 2023. Continue reading...
A federal court froze implementation of a Biden-era EPA rule triggering tighter emissions measures for drillers in Utah's Uinta Basin.