Climate

We’re on a highway to climate hell, U.N. boss warns

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT (Reuters) - United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres told countries gathered at the start of the COP27 summit in Egypt on Monday they face a stark choice:…

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EXPLAINER: A field guide to climate jargon

(Reuters) - Representatives from the world's nations meet in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Nov. 6-18 to flesh out the rules of a new global climate pact. Decades of climate talks…

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COP26 a year later: Where do last year’s climate pledges stand?

(Reuters) - A year ago at the U.N. climate talks in Glasgow, Scotland, countries, banks and business leaders announced a slew of climate plans and pledges. Here is an update…

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EU countries agree to hike climate change target next year

European Union countries agreed on Monday to raise their target to curb greenhouse gas emissions under the Paris climate agreement next year, as the bloc attempts to rally ambition among…

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World aviation agrees ‘aspirational’ net zero plan

MONTREAL (Reuters) - A United Nations body agreed to a long-term aspirational goal for net-zero aviation emissions by 2050, despite challenges from China and other countries aligned largely with airlines…

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Australia passes a law for net zero emissions by 2050

MELBOURNE, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Australia's parliament on Thursday passed government legislation enshrining a pledge to cut carbon emissions by 43% by 2030 and to net zero by 2050, with…

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EU plans to build firefighting fleet faster after summer of climate crises

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union and its member states agreed on Monday to speed up plans to establish an EU fleet of firefighting aircraft, after rampaging wildfires across Europe…

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G7 company emissions falling short of global climate goal, study shows

Companies in the Group of Seven (G7) economies are failing to meet Paris Climate Agreement objectives, non-profit disclosure platform CDP and global management consultancy Oliver Wyman said on Tuesday, based…

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Floods, other water-related disasters could cost global economy $5.6 trillion by 2050 -report

Worsening droughts, storms and torrential rain in some of the world's largest economies could cause $5.6 trillion in losses to the global economy by 2050, according to a report released…

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EU countries reach deal on climate laws after late-night talks

LUXEMBOURG, June 29 (Reuters) - EU countries clinched deals on proposed laws to combat climate change early Wednesday, backing a 2035 phase-out of new fossil fuel car sales and a multibillion-euro fund to shield poorer citizens from…

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Fight over funding threatens EU deal on new climate laws

BRUSSELS, June 28 (Reuters) - A dispute over how to shield low-income citizens from European Union policies to put a price on pollution is threatening to prevent the bloc's countries from agreeing…

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Climate laws face new EU Parliament vote after failed first try

BRUSSELS, June 22 (Reuters) - The European Parliament will on Wednesday try again to agree more ambitious climate change policies, after rejecting them in a divisive first vote that threatened to delay…

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EU countries to ask top diplomat to increase climate action

BRUSSELS, Feb 21 (Reuters) - European Union foreign ministers will call on the bloc's top diplomat to scale up efforts on climate change this year to help clinch tougher emissions-cutting goals from…

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EU unveils second chunk of climate policy package

BRUSSELS, Dec 15 (Reuters) - European Union policymakers on Wednesday set out a second set of proposals to cut emissions across its economy this decade and to put it on…

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From Siberia to the U.S, wildfires broke emissions records this year

Wildfires produced a record amount of carbon emissions in parts of Siberia, the United States and Turkey this year, as climate change fanned unusually intense blazes, the European Union's Copernicus…

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Wizz Air CEO says business class flying bad for environment

The boss of Hungarian budget airline Wizz Air attacked the sustainability credentials of traditional airlines like Air France-KLM and Lufthansa, saying business class flying was bad for the environment. The…

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Britain suggests climate funding plan as UN negotiators go into overtime

GLASGOW, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Negotiators took the two-week U.N. climate talks in Scotland into an extra day on Saturday, wrestling with a fresh draft of an agreement intended to…

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Climate-linked health risks to rise, COP26 panelists warn

If you thought the COVID pandemic was disruptive and deadly, climate change will be so much worse. So said a slew of panelists Tuesday at the U.N. climate talks in…

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Morocco to focus on wind energy in sustainable energy drive

Morocco will mobilize global investment of around 14.5 billion dirhams ($1.6 bln) in a wind energy programme, its foreign ministry said in a tweet on Tuesday. The integrated wind energy program will be fully commissioned…

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Climate finance could make or break the COP26 summit. Here’s why

LONDON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - At the U.N. climate conference, expect one theme to drown out the cacophony of pledges from countries and companies around the world: money. The COP26…

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Rich nations acknowledge climate threat, as Pope, Pacific Islands urge action

ROME, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Leaders of the 20 richest countries will recognise the existential threat of climate change, a draft communique seen by Reuters shows, as Pope Francis on…

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French court orders state to honour its climate commitments – Oxfam

A French court has ordered the state to honour its commitments on climate change, environmental organisations bringing the case said on Thursday. France is one of several countries where environmental…

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Europe just had its warmest summer on record, EU scientists say

Europe had its warmest summer on record this year, though only by a small margin over two previous highest temperatures for June-August, European Union scientists said on Tuesday. The EU's…

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Europe to miss 2030 climate goal by 21 years at current pace – study

CERNOBBIO, Italy, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Europe will miss a key climate target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions by more than 20 years unless it picks up the pace on…

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At least 65 killed in Algerian wildfires, Greece and Italy burn

Exhausted Greek firefighters battled blazes for a ninth day on Wednesday amid sweltering temperatures that also helped stoke wildfires in Algeria, where at least 65 people died, and in southern…

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Thunberg: ‘Massive public pressure’ needed to galvanize climate fight

Calling for "massive" pressure to fight climate change after Monday's dire report by a U.N. science panel, activist Greta Thunberg said she plans to go to this year’s global climate conference in…

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Britain to relax some COVID-19 travel restrictions for UN Climate Conference

Britain will relax some travel restrictions to help delegates attend the U.N. climate conference in Scotland later this year, including a shorter quarantine period for those from so-called "red list"…

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Over 1 billion in damage to Italian agriculture this year

Extreme climate events have caused over one billion euros in damage to Italian agriculture so far in 2021 due to lost production, farmers' association Coldiretti said this week. It said…

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Last month was world’s third-hottest July on record – EU scientists

Last month was one of the world's hottest Julys on record, behind only 2019 and 2016, with unusually high temperatures seen in regions from Finland to the United States, EU…

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Boeing jets emissions data highlights industry’s green challenge

Commercial jets delivered by Boeing Co last year will account on average for emissions equivalent to 1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide each over their 20-year-plus lifespans, a new report…

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European Green Deal: Commission proposes transformation of EU economy and society to meet climate ambitions

The European Commission adopted a package of proposals to make the EU's climate, energy, land use, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55%…

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Backing grows for new IMF COVID and climate fund

Plans for a new IMF "Resilience and Sustainability" fund that would expand its support to dozens more vulnerable countries gained key international backing on Thursday ahead of crucial meetings. IMF…

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Going carbon-neutral is a business opportunity, says Korean minister

The path to carbon neutrality should be seen as creating opportunities rather than threatening business, a South Korean minister told a climate forum on Monday, as he called for a change in…

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German cabinet passes plans for more ambitious CO2 cuts

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's cabinet approved on Wednesday draft legislation for more ambitious CO2 reduction targets after a landmark ruling last month from the country's top court, a government source…

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Climate, not COVID, the biggest worry among young Europeans – poll

Young people in Europe worry most about climate change - even in the midst of a pandemic that has hammered the global economy and turned daily life upside-down around the…

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Joining forces to protect biodiversity worldwide: Commission acts to engage more supporters

On the occasion of the World Wildlife Day, the Commission reiterates its invitation to all world institutions to raise their voices to build the momentum for nature and help convince more…

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France presents new climate bill, activists slam “mini-measures”

PARIS, Feb 10 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron sent a new climate bill to parliament on Wednesday, hoping to convince voters of his green credentials before the 2022 presidential…

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EU confirms Brexit-adjusted carbon market permit removals for 2021

BRUSSELS, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The European Commission confirmed late on Friday how many pollution permits will be removed from the European Union carbon market in 2021 due to Britain's…

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Signs of progress as EU leaders meet to haggle over climate target

Signs of progress towards a new European Union climate target emerged ahead of a summit on Thursday with a draft plan by leaders to bring Poland on board and acceptance of the goal…

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Climate change is a serious threat to global growth – IMF

Climate change poses a serious threat to global growth, the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Monday, urging the world's top emitters to agree on a floor for…

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Hottest August on record in Northern Hemisphere – US scientists

The Northern Hemisphere had its hottest August on record with a temperature departure from average of 2.14 degrees F (1.19 degrees C), beating the previous record set in August 2016. …

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Climate change bigger economic risk than pandemic, ECB’s Schnabel says

The coronavirus pandemic demonstrates in the clearest terms why central banks must take a bigger role in fighting climate change even if the issue at first appears unrelated to monetary…

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More people will die because of warmer climates than all infectious diseases – study

The worrying and growing death toll from global warming will come close to surpassing the current number of deaths from all the infectious diseases combined if planet-heating emissions are not…

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FAO strengthens efforts to help vulnerable countries fight climate change

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has been accredited as an implementing partner of the Adaptation Fund and will work with the international fund on projects…

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Map of world’s uncharted ocean beds takes shape

Plans to map the entire ocean floor by 2030 are going ahead despite the challenges of the coronavirus crisis, officials leading the project said, with almost a fifth covered so…

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Denmark urged to end North Sea oil and gas hunt

An independent adviser to the Danish government has recommended ending any future oil and gas exploration in the Danish North Sea, saying it would hurt Denmark's ambition as a front-runner…

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Air pollution and CO2 fall rapidly as virus spreads

Levels of air pollutants and warming gases over some cities and regions are showing significant drops as coronavirus impacts work and travel. Researchers in New York told the BBC their…

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New Eurobarometer Survey: Protecting the environment and climate is important for over 90% of European citizens

According to a new Eurobarometer survey, 94% of citizens in all EU Member States say that protecting the environment is important to them. In addition, 91% of citizens stated that…

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European Commission invites Greta Thunberg in run-up to Europe’s first climate policy

The European Commission will receive young climate activist Greta Thunberg on Wednesday, when it will discuss the EU’s first climate legislation, a spokesperson of the executive body said on Friday.…

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Europe’s biggest companies need to spend twice as much on reducing emissions: report

European companies spent €124 billion on reducing their carbon footprint in 2019 - but a report claims that is just half what they needed to spend if the EU is…

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EU invests more than €100 million in new projects to promote a green and climate-neutral Europe

The European Commission announced an investment of €101.2 million for the latest projects under the LIFE programme for the Environment and Climate Action. The funding will support 10 large-scale environment…

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Hottest January since records began

Last month was the hottest January on record over the world’s land and ocean surfaces, with average temperatures exceeding anything in the 141 years of data held by the National…

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UN human rights ruling could boost climate change asylum claims

The UN Human Rights Committee has determined that countries cannot deport people who have sought asylum due to climate-related threats. The historic ruling marks the first decision by a UN human rights…

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Drought in southern Africa: EU releases over €22 million in humanitarian aid

The European Commission is mobilising a humanitarian aid package of €22.8 million to help address emergency food needs and support vulnerable people in Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The…

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The Year in Pictures – September: UN 2019 Climate Action Summit

Greta Thunberg, the 16-years-old climate activist from Sweden, addresses world leaders at the start of the 2019 Climate Action Summit which is held in advance of the General Debate…

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Thousands in Lesotho ‘one step away from famine’ as drought impacts harvests and UN launches flash appeal

Devastating drought in the southern African nation of Lesotho has left more than half a million people facing severe food shortages and tens of thousands “one step away from famine”, UN…

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Brussels View Point on the Eu Council -Climate crisis and silence on Malta

The EU council met this week to discuss climate change and the bloc’s budget. But delegations across the EU could not resist bringing up the upheaval in Malta. The country…

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