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EU ill-prepared for worsening climate change, advisers say 18/2/2026
EU ill-prepared for worsening climate change, advisers say The European Union is not prepared for worsening climate change and should urgently step up its investments to protect people and infrastructure from mounting floods, wildfires and severe heatwaves, its independent advisers said on Tuesday. ...more
Claims that AI can help fix climate dismissed as greenwashing 18/2/2026
Claims that AI can help fix climate dismissed as greenwashing Industry using ‘diversionary’ tactics, says analyst, as energy-hungry complex functions such as video generation and deep research proliferate. ...more
The greening of career education: US students learn new skills as climate crisis intensifies 18/2/2026
The greening of career education: US students learn new skills as climate crisis intensifies Some districts are adding programs in clean energy and sustainability, while one state is infusing environmental lessons into culinary education and construction. ...more
Climate Crossroads: A Decade After the Paris Agreement 17/2/2026
Climate Crossroads: A Decade After the Paris Agreement Ten years after the Paris Agreement took effect, newly released climate datasets show the world warming at an accelerating pace, with 2025 ranking among the three hottest years ever recorded, and sea‑ice, ocean heat and sea levels crossing new thresholds. ...more
French government urges citizens to ‘limit’ meat consumption to fight climate change 17/2/2026
French government urges citizens to ‘limit’ meat consumption to fight climate change France has updated its National Strategy for Food, Nutrition and Climate, urging citizens to cut back on meat to reduce emissions. ...more
Tiny island’s climate reparations proposal labelled 'major threat' to US industry 17/2/2026
Tiny island’s climate reparations proposal labelled 'major threat' to US industry Vanuatu wants a vote on its UN climate reparations plan in March, but the Trump administration is urging nations to oppose it. ...more
Return of Sardinia’s griffon vultures hailed as one of Italy’s greatest conservation success stories 17/2/2026
Return of Sardinia’s griffon vultures hailed as one of Italy’s greatest conservation success stories In 2014, Sardinia’s Eurasian griffon vulture population had shrunk to around 60. ...more
Is your indoor air safe? Abu Dhabi deploys 330 smart sensors to track it 16/2/2026
Is your indoor air safe? Abu Dhabi deploys 330 smart sensors to track it Abu Dhabi is taking a high-tech leap in public health with its Indoor Air Quality Observatory (HawAQM), showcased for the first time at the World Health Expoin Dubai this week. ...more
Six possible effects of Trump's climate policy change 16/2/2026
Six possible effects of Trump's climate policy change US President Donald Trump has announced the reversal of the so-called endangerment finding, a key Obama-era scientific ruling that underpins much of US environmental legislation. ...more
Scottish government bans wet wipes containing plastic 16/2/2026
Scottish government bans wet wipes containing plastic The sale and supply of wet wipes that contain plastic will be banned in Scotland from next year, the Scottish government has announced. ...more
 
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