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From extreme heat to poor mental health: How climate change is harming the workplace 8/12/2025
From extreme heat to poor mental health: How climate change is harming the workplace More than one billion workers are exposed to high heat episodes - with almost a third experiencing negative health effects. ...more
Heathrow expansion will harm London's climate, noise levels and air quality - Government warned 8/12/2025
Heathrow expansion will harm London's climate, noise levels and air quality - Government warned Heathrow's expansion plans would undermine progress made on air quality in London, conflict with the capital's climate goals and expose residents to "harmful" levels of noise, a City Hall cross-party committee has said. The airport's proposals, which could increase the annual number of flights from 480,000 to 756,000, are gaining significant momentum, with a scheme put forward by Heathrow Airport Holdings adopted by the government last month. ...more
Microplastics in Mussels Raise Serious Concerns for Greek Seas 8/12/2025
Microplastics in Mussels Raise Serious Concerns for Greek Seas Scientists have documented a worrying increase in microplastic contamination across the seas surrounding Greece, according to recent findings by researchers conducting systematic environmental testing. A new study by the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR) experts used mussels as natural “pollution detectors.” The team discovered widespread presence of microplastics — even in areas previously considered remote or pristine. ...more
Streets named after birds in Britain on rise as species’ populations plummet 8/12/2025
Streets named after birds in Britain on rise as species’ populations plummet RSPB says growing trend for honouring species that are in decline is not matched by action on conservation. ...more
Morocco to secure 60% of water needs from desalination, minister says 5/12/2025
Morocco to secure 60% of water needs from desalination, minister says Morocco, which has endured seven years of drought, plans to supply 60% of its drinking water from treated seawater by 2030, up from 25%, its water minister said, as Rabat accelerates investment in desalination plants powered by renewable energy. ...more
Middle East, North Africa temperatures rising twice as fast as global average, says UN weather agency 5/12/2025
Middle East, North Africa temperatures rising twice as fast as global average, says UN weather agency The Middle East and North Africa recorded their hottest year on record in 2024, with temperatures rising at twice the global average of recent decades, the U.N. weather agency said in a report. ...more
Trump proposes weaker vehicle mileage rules, cutting climate policies 5/12/2025
Trump proposes weaker vehicle mileage rules, cutting climate policies The proposal would significantly reduce fuel economy requirements, encouraging vehicles that burn more fuel. ...more
Parliament backs 'carbon monitoring' of heavy industry imports into EU 5/12/2025
Parliament backs 'carbon monitoring' of heavy industry imports into EU European lawmakers voted to boost heavy industry imports monitoring a few days before the European Commission is due to reinforce legislation for the bloc's carbon border tax. ...more
Global race to secure critical minerals for weapons threatens climate, warns report 5/12/2025
Global race to secure critical minerals for weapons threatens climate, warns report Study reveals US earmarked billions to stockpile critical minerals for military use, including precision-guided weaponry and AI-driven warfare. ...more
Iraq submits climate pledge aiming 22% emissions cut by 2035 - Iraqi News 4/12/2025
Iraq submits climate pledge aiming 22% emissions cut by 2035 - Iraqi News Iraq has filed a revised Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement, including a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 22% by 2035, compared to expected levels under a business-as-usual scenario. ...more
 
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