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Saudi Arabia Railways breaks records in 2025: 14m passengers, 30m tonnes of freight 9/2/2026
Saudi Arabia Railways breaks records in 2025: 14m passengers, 30m tonnes of freight Saudi Arabia Railways has announced record-breaking operational milestones for 2025, solidifying its position as a cornerstone of the Kingdom’s logistics and tourism sectors. ...more
Abu Dhabi scientists stress-test corals to find out which can stand the heat of climate change 9/2/2026
Abu Dhabi scientists stress-test corals to find out which can stand the heat of climate change Scientists in Abu Dhabi are stress-testing corals to find the species most resilient to extreme heat which could be used to repopulate the UAE's seabeds. ...more
US lawmakers urge the EU to keep methane rules 9/2/2026
US lawmakers urge the EU to keep methane rules As of January 2027, European importers of oil and gas will need to comply with monitoring, reporting, and verification requirements linked to methane emissions data from countries and companies that produce or export to the EU. ...more
Amsterdam to enact landmark ban on fossil fuel and meat advertising in public spaces 9/2/2026
Amsterdam to enact landmark ban on fossil fuel and meat advertising in public spaces Amsterdam is set to ban climate-damaging advertising in public spaces, following a trend spreading across Dutch cities. ...more
EIB to frontload €3bn to mitigate impact of EU's carbon tax on road transport and buildings 9/2/2026
EIB to frontload €3bn to mitigate impact of EU's carbon tax on road transport and buildings The European Investment Bank (EIB) is mobilising €3 billion to address likely increases in energy bills linked to the European Union's upcoming carbon tax on road transport and buildings, according to a press statement from the European Commission. ...more
EU weighing options to support industry in carbon market overhaul 6/2/2026
EU weighing options to support industry in carbon market overhaul The European Commission is looking at various ways to support industries in an upcoming overhaul of the EU carbon market to prevent them moving to areas with lower pollution standards, the head of the Commission’s climate department said late on Wednesday. ...more
UK to cut climate finance to poor countries by a fifth despite promising more help 6/2/2026
UK to cut climate finance to poor countries by a fifth despite promising more help Campaigners say proposed cut from £11.9bn over past five years to £9bn over next five years will cost lives and livelihoods. ...more
In another climate retreat, Canada scraps EV sales mandate 6/2/2026
In another climate retreat, Canada scraps EV sales mandate Canada on Wednesday said it was scrapping a national electric vehicle mandate, marking another retreat from climate measures under the Liberal government of Prime Minister Mark Carney. ...more
Airlines should tell UK customers the carbon impact of flights, watchdog says 6/2/2026
Airlines should tell UK customers the carbon impact of flights, watchdog says CAA’s guidance also including booking sites to enable passengers to make ‘more informed travel decisions’. ...more
Wind power pacts and pollution-busting kitchen appliances: Positive environmental stories from 2026 6/2/2026
Wind power pacts and pollution-busting kitchen appliances: Positive environmental stories from 2026 Wind power pacts and pollution-busting kitchen appliances: Positive environmental stories from 2026. ...more
 
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