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Denmark, Portugal, Lithuania lead the way as EU share of electricity from renewables hits 46% 3/7/2026
Denmark, Portugal, Lithuania lead the way as EU share of electricity from renewables hits 46% The EU has hit a renewable energy milestone. Which countries are leading – and which are lagging behind? ...more
Global boom in livestock farming since 2006 is piling pressure on nature, report finds 3/7/2026
Global boom in livestock farming since 2006 is piling pressure on nature, report finds Wildlife at risk as demand for cropland and water grows to feed 50% rise in farmed animals, campaign alliance says. ...more
Heat Mortality Surges in Europe 2/7/2026
Heat Mortality Surges in Europe Heat-related mortality in Europe has surged over the last couple of decades. This is according to the latest available data published by the Lancet Countdown 2025 Report. Between 2012 and 2021, 5.5 people per 100,000 population died of heat-related causes per year on the continent. This is almost double the annual rate observed between 1992 and 2021. ...more
Ocean surface temperatures hit a record high for June 2/7/2026
Ocean surface temperatures hit a record high for June European scientists warn of consequences for weather patterns, the global climate and marine life. ...more
Air quality is improving across Europe as report finds ‘steady decrease’ in major pollutants 2/7/2026
Air quality is improving across Europe as report finds ‘steady decrease’ in major pollutants Decades of environmental policy seem to be paying off, as Europe sees its air quality continuing to improve. ...more
How heatwaves play havoc with bees’ fertility 2/7/2026
How heatwaves play havoc with bees’ fertility Study reveals extreme heat causes sharp drop with knock-on effect for pollination of food crops in following years. ...more
AFED Contribution to 14th FIKR Report 2/7/2026
AFED Contribution to 14th FIKR Report AFED contributed a main chapter to the 14th report of the Arab Thought Foundation, under the title “Arab Environmental Challenges in a Changing World”. Based on AFED research findings on the topic, Secretary General Najib Saab wrote an extensive overview of the emerging situation, proposing policy recommendations. ...more
Kazakhstan and UAE launch construction of €1.2bn wind farm 1/7/2026
Kazakhstan and UAE launch construction of €1.2bn wind farm Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates have broken ground on a €1.2 billion wind farm in the Zhambyl region, marking one of Central Asia's largest renewable energy projects as the Kazakhstan accelerates its transition towards cleaner energy. ...more
US leads global CO2 emissions increase in 2025, report finds 1/7/2026
US leads global CO2 emissions increase in 2025, report finds The United States accounted for about a third of the rise in global carbon emissions in 2025, as higher gas prices pushed power producers ‌back to coal, an Energy Institute report showed. ...more
World Bank to abandon goal to devote 45% of lending resources to climate change projects 1/7/2026
World Bank to abandon goal to devote 45% of lending resources to climate change projects The World Bank Group said on Monday it will "retire" its previous goal ‌to devote 45% of its annual lending resources to projects with climate co-benefits, but extend its longstanding Climate Change Action Plan that was due to expire on Tuesday. ...more
 
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