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Climate change could cost Italy over 5% of GDP in 2050, budget watchdog says 13/6/2025
Climate change could cost Italy over 5% of GDP in 2050, budget watchdog says Extreme weather due to climate change may cost Italy more than 5% of GDP in 2050, the country's budget watchdog said on Wednesday, adding that global action to reduce carbon emissions could significantly reduce the impact. ...more
May was world's second-hottest on record, EU scientists say 12/6/2025
May was world's second-hottest on record, EU scientists say The world experienced its second-warmest May since records began this year, a month in which climate change fuelled a record-breaking heatwave in Greenland, scientists said on Wednesday. ...more
Vietnam launches first phase of emissions trading scheme 12/6/2025
Vietnam launches first phase of emissions trading scheme Vietnam has formally launched the pilot phase of an emissions trading scheme aimed at encouraging three major industrial sectors to cut the amount of carbon dioxide they produce, the government said on Tuesday. ...more
‘Win-win’: new maps reveal best opportunities for global reforestation 12/6/2025
‘Win-win’: new maps reveal best opportunities for global reforestation New study shows regions with best potential to regrow trees and suck climate-heating CO2 from the air. ...more
Some microplastics pollute water more than others 12/6/2025
Some microplastics pollute water more than others Microplastics are one of the biggest threats to global water health, with research piling up to show they are everywhere, from oceans and rivers to the air we breathe. The biggest culprits are synthetic textiles and car tyres. ...more
Emperor penguins show dramatic decline in one region of Antarctica, satellite photos show 12/6/2025
Emperor penguins show dramatic decline in one region of Antarctica, satellite photos show The estimated population of 16 penguin colonies declined 22% mainly because of climate change that’s shrinking the amount of available sea ice. ...more
Bonn Climate Talks: Goals and Challenges 11/6/2025
Bonn Climate Talks: Goals and Challenges Bonn climate talks begin on June 16 and serve as the basis for potentially significant outcomes at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, later this year. Although technical in nature, the negotiations have significant implications for global climate ambition. ...more
Abu Dhabi tops sustainable fishing index with 97.4% score 11/6/2025
Abu Dhabi tops sustainable fishing index with 97.4% score The Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi (EAD) has achieved a remarkable milestone by recording a significant increase in the Sustainable Fishing Index for the sixth consecutive year — rising from 8.9% in 2018 to 97.4% by the end of 2024. This accomplishment reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a regional leader in sustainable fisheries management, marking a particularly meaningful achievement in alignment with World Oceans Day. ...more
Oceans protection treaty could take effect from January, Macron says 11/6/2025
Oceans protection treaty could take effect from January, Macron says The international treaty on the high seas, which focuses on conservation and sustainable use of maritime areas beyond national jurisdictions, has received sufficient support to take effect early in 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday. ...more
Scientists warn against attempts to change definition of ‘forever chemicals’ 11/6/2025
Scientists warn against attempts to change definition of ‘forever chemicals’ A group of 20 internationally renowned scientists have issued a strong warning against attempts to narrow the definition of “forever chemicals” in what they describe as a politically or economically motivated effort to weaken regulation of the potentially harmful chemicals. ...more
 
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