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EU plans checks against cheap plastic imports, FT says 24/12/2025
EU plans checks against cheap plastic imports, FT says The European Union is planning checks on imported plastics and other steps to support its recycling industry, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. ...more
How climate change could stunt millions of children’s growth 24/12/2025
How climate change could stunt millions of children’s growth Millions of children risk experiencing stunted growth if heat-trapping emissions continue to bake the planet. ...more
AI data centers are forcing dirty ‘peaker’ power plants back into service 24/12/2025
AI data centers are forcing dirty ‘peaker’ power plants back into service In Chicago’s working-class Pilsen neighborhood, a 60s-era oil-fired power plant rises up from an industrial lot behind Dvorak Park, which in warmer weather is packed with children climbing on its colorful playground and zooming down slides. ...more
UK newspapers can’t stop talking about net zero. But where’s the mention of climate change? 24/12/2025
UK newspapers can’t stop talking about net zero. But where’s the mention of climate change? Britain’s most dominant media outlets are failing to “join the dots” between net zero and climate change, as researchers call out a wave of “problematic” coverage. ...more
Swiss court admits Indonesia islanders climate case against Holcim 23/12/2025
Swiss court admits Indonesia islanders climate case against Holcim A court in Switzerland has decided to admit a legal complaint linked to global warming against Swiss cement maker Holcim (HOLN.S) which alleges the company is doing too little to cut carbon emissions, parties to the case said on Monday. ...more
First climate migrants land in Australia after leaving sinking nation 23/12/2025
First climate migrants land in Australia after leaving sinking nation The first climate migrants to leave Tuvalu have touched down in Australia, ready to begin a new life as part of a landmark treaty. ...more
Japan govt sued over 'unconstitutional' climate inaction 23/12/2025
Japan govt sued over 'unconstitutional' climate inaction Hundreds of people across Japan sued the central government Thursday, seeking damages for "unconstitutional" inaction on climate change in the country's first such litigation. ...more
This year’s Christmas could be Britain’s greenest yet, energy operator says 23/12/2025
This year’s Christmas could be Britain’s greenest yet, energy operator says System operator Neso predicts lowest carbon intensity ever on Christmas Day after new wind and solar power come online. ...more
Cheaper, cleaner energy drives Germany's balcony-solar boom 23/12/2025
Cheaper, cleaner energy drives Germany's balcony-solar boom The home-fitted renewable-energy sources are inexpensive and easy to install, and reduce electricity costs. Here's what can be learned from their surging popularity in Germany. ...more
EU countries approve year-long delay to deforestation law 22/12/2025
EU countries approve year-long delay to deforestation law European Union countries on Thursday approved a deal to delay the anti-deforestation law by a year following pushback from industry and concerns the digital system to enforce it was not ready, the Council of the EU said, clearing the final legal hurdle for the delay to pass into law. ...more
 
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