Climate
Europe cracks down after rise in ‘direct action’ climate protests
Simon Lachner had plans to glue himself to a German city thoroughfare in June to call public attention to climate change. Instead,…
EU braces for possible loss of two climate change leaders
The European Union could stand to lose two of its most effective climate change negotiators ahead of this year's COP28 UN summit,…
Climate change role in July heatwaves ‘overwhelming’, scientists say
Human-induced climate change has played an "absolutely overwhelming" role in the extreme heatwaves that have swept across North America, Europe and China…
US envoy Kerry says climate cooperation could redefine US-China ties
China and the United States could use climate cooperation to redefine their troubled relationship and lead the way in tackling global warming,…
Hotter temperatures driving tourists away from Mediterranean – report
Soaring summer temperatures across southern Europe could prompt a lasting shift in tourist habits, with more travellers choosing cooler destinations or taking…
June was hottest June on record globally, Copernicus says
This past June was the hottest June globally on record in terms of sea and air temperatures, according to a statement by…
Climate nears point of no return as land, sea temperatures break records
By David Stanway SINGAPORE, June 30 (Reuters) - The target of keeping long-term global warming within 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) is…
Germany’s Baerbock calls for global target for renewable energy expansion
German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock on Tuesday called for a global target for the expansion of renewable energies. Speaking at the start…
EU regulators set out ideas to plug climate ‘insurance gap’
Issuing "catastrophe bonds" and setting up public-private partnerships could help plug the "insurance gap" to better cover damage from climate change, a…
Airlines in line for green fuel funding boost under EU climate law
Airlines could be in line for 2 billion eu ros in Eu ropean Union funding to help them switch to sustainable fuels,…
Casa’s Social Climate Fund becomes law after final European Parliament approval
The European Parliament today approved the most ambitious climate package yet, with a multibillion social mechanism delivered through Casa’s Social Climate Fund.…
EU preparing 2040 emissions cut target to combat climate change
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, April 3 (Reuters) - The European Union is moving ahead with plans to set an emissions-cutting target for…