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STATEMENT: UN Report Finds Country Climate Commitments Falling Short 29/10/2025
STATEMENT: UN Report Finds Country Climate Commitments Falling Short The UNFCCC released its NDC Synthesis Report today, reviewing climate plans from 64 countries, covering roughly 30% of global emissions. The report aggregates submitted plans and their projected emissions reductions, finding that current pledges would reduce emissions by about 17% from their 2019 levels, far short of what’s needed to limit warming to 1.5°C. The analysis reflects submissions received up until September 30, 2025. ...more
Scientists run climate 'time machine' in Amazon as Brazil preps for COP30 29/10/2025
Scientists run climate 'time machine' in Amazon as Brazil preps for COP30 Deep in Brazil's Amazon, scientists have built a "time machine" pumping carbon dioxide into the rainforest canopy to simulate atmospheric conditions predicted for the future to gauge how the biome adapts - an open question to be discussed at the COP30 United Nations climate summit hosted by the country next month. ...more
Wind power has cut £104bn from UK energy costs since 2010, study finds 29/10/2025
Wind power has cut £104bn from UK energy costs since 2010, study finds Reduction comes from energy generated from windfarms and lower cost of gas owing to lower demand. ...more
Two crucial Florida coral species left ‘functionally extinct’ by ocean heatwave 29/10/2025
Two crucial Florida coral species left ‘functionally extinct’ by ocean heatwave Climate crisis drives near-total collapse of staghorn and elkhorn corals that formed backbone to state’s reefs. ...more
Window for fast marathons closing because of climate change, report finds 29/10/2025
Window for fast marathons closing because of climate change, report finds Climate change is narrowing the window for record-breaking performances at the world's top marathons, according to new research released ahead of Sunday's New York City Marathon. ...more
EU considers more flexible climate target in hunt for deal, draft shows 28/10/2025
EU considers more flexible climate target in hunt for deal, draft shows European Union countries are negotiating proposals to give industries a more flexible path to meeting climate goals, a draft EU document showed, as the bloc attempts to win support from governments for a new 2040 emissions-cutting target. ...more
IRENA chief expects sustainable biofuels to feature as key COP30 theme 28/10/2025
IRENA chief expects sustainable biofuels to feature as key COP30 theme Targets for sustainable biofuels use and social aspects of the energy transition will be in focus at this year's United Nations climate summit, COP30, said Francesco La Camera, Director-General at the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). ...more
Methane Emissions from the World’s Biggest Meat Companies Are Bigger Than From Major Oil and Gas Companies 28/10/2025
Methane Emissions from the World’s Biggest Meat Companies Are Bigger Than From Major Oil and Gas Companies Ahead of COP30, advocacy groups are urging companies and governments to tackle emissions from livestock. ...more
Malawi Leads the World with AI-Driven Climate Governance Platform 28/10/2025
Malawi Leads the World with AI-Driven Climate Governance Platform In a landmark move for continental climate action, the Government of the Republic of Malawi announced the World’s First AI project involving the Paris Agreement implementation. ...more
Night-flying insects over UK in decline, weather radar study reveals 28/10/2025
Night-flying insects over UK in decline, weather radar study reveals Study of Met Office data one of first to show how nocturnal insects affected by factors such as light pollution. ...more
 
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