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29th IRENA Council to Advance Global Dialogue on Energy Security and Supply Chains 11/9/2025
29th IRENA Council to Advance Global Dialogue on Energy Security and Supply Chains The bi-annual meeting convenes more than 400 government officials to shape the Agency’s agenda and address key priorities for the energy transition ...more
Fossil-fuel firms receive US subsidies worth $31bn each year, study finds 11/9/2025
Fossil-fuel firms receive US subsidies worth $31bn each year, study finds Figure calculated by Oil Change International has more than doubled since 2017 but is likely a vast understatement. ...more
EU split over climate target, deal next week in doubt, draft shows 11/9/2025
EU split over climate target, deal next week in doubt, draft shows European Union countries are split over how ambitious to make their new climate change target, putting into doubt plans to strike a deal next week, their latest compromise proposal showed on Tuesday. ...more
Development banks' climate finance hit record $137 billion in 2024 11/9/2025
Development banks' climate finance hit record $137 billion in 2024 Multilateral development banks provided a record $137 billion in climate finance in 2024, up 10% from the previous year, and also helped boost private sector funding for climate-related investments by a third, a report by the banks showed on Tuesday. ...more
Green Party pushes Norway oil phaseout as its political influence grows 11/9/2025
Green Party pushes Norway oil phaseout as its political influence grows In Norway, made rich by oil and gas, the idea of shutting fields sends chills, but that is exactly what the small Green Party is pushing as a global switch away from fossil fuels looms. ...more
Abu Dhabi calls on public to help shape next phase of plastic pollution policy 10/9/2025
Abu Dhabi calls on public to help shape next phase of plastic pollution policy Environment agency launches online survey as UAE prepares ban on importing plastic cutlery, drinks cups, boxes and styrofoam. ...more
Global warming linked to consumption of sugary drinks, ice cream in new research 10/9/2025
Global warming linked to consumption of sugary drinks, ice cream in new research People consuming more sugary drinks and ice cream on warmer days, particularly those with less money could pose a growing threat to health as climate change drives up temperatures, new research warned Monday. ...more
Protect Arctic from 'dangerous' climate engineering, scientists warn 10/9/2025
Protect Arctic from 'dangerous' climate engineering, scientists warn Plans to fight climate change by manipulating the Arctic and Antarctic environment are dangerous, unlikely to work and could distract from the need to ditch fossil fuels, dozens of polar scientists have warned. ...more
Disposable face masks used during Covid have left chemical timebomb, research suggests 10/9/2025
Disposable face masks used during Covid have left chemical timebomb, research suggests An estimated 129bn were being used every month around the world at height of pandemic, with no recycling stream. ...more
Britain’s butterflies bounce back in annual count – but only to average levels 10/9/2025
Britain’s butterflies bounce back in annual count – but only to average levels Biggest insect survey in world finds UK’s hot summer led to increase in numbers of many species, but overall trends are still concerning. ...more
 
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