13

Oct

Volvo Trucks says launches world’s first fossil-free steel vehicle

Truck maker AB Volvo said on Wednesday it had produced a prototype of what it said would be the world's first vehicles made of fossil-free steel. Volvo and steel-maker SSAB…

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08

Oct

UN declares access to a clean environment a human right

GENEVA, Oct 8 (Reuters) - The U.N. Human Rights Council on Friday recognised access to a clean and healthy environment as a fundamental right, formally adding its weight to the…

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06

Oct

Kering, Cartier launch environmental pact for watches, jewellery

French luxury group Kering , Richemont's Cartier, and the Responsible Jewellery Council have teamed up to set environmental targets for watches and jewellery activities, challenging labels in the industry to…

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05

Oct

Clean environment could become U.N. human right. Not so fast, say U.S., Britain

Britain and the United States are among a few countries withholding support for a proposal brought at the United Nations that would recognise access to a safe and healthy environment…

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05

Oct

Protecting indigenous people key to saving Amazon, say environmentalists

Protecting the native inhabitants of the Amazon and their right to ancestral lands is crucial to saving the rainforest because they are its best guardians, environmental activists said on Monday.…

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05

Oct

McDonald’s pledges net-zero emissions by 2050

McDonald's says it aims to cut its global greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. The target covers everything from the beef in its burgers to the lights in its…

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30

Sep

U.S. to declare 23 species officially extinct

The ivory-billed woodpecker, whose last confirmed sighting was nearly 80 years ago, is one of 23 federally protected species that would be officially declared extinct - the most ever at…

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25

Sep

World’s youth take to the streets again to battle climate change

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Young people around the world took to the streets on Friday to demand urgent action to avert disastrous climate change, in their largest protest since the start…

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24

Sep

EU countries struggle to agree approach to COP26 climate talks

BRUSSELS, Sept 23 (Reuters) - European Union countries are struggling to agree their negotiating position for the COP26 climate change conference, with rifts emerging over timeframes for emissions-cutting pledges, according…

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22

Sep

Malta: Maltese architects propose aggressive afforestation plan for Malta

A group of local architects and engineers have released an afforestation proposal for the Maltese islands, proposal, outlining the concept of planting of indigenous trees in a series of designated…

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21

Sep

Global Witness reports 227 land and environmental activists murdered in a single year, the worst figure on record

As the climate crisis intensifies, violence against defenders of the earth is escalating. A new report reveals that 227 land and environmental activists were murdered in 2020 for defending their…

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19

Sep

Extreme heat ravages Greece’s mussel harvest

Fisherman Stefanos Sougioultzis cracks open the mussels he cultivated in Greece’s Aegean Sea only to find scores of empty shells. After a summer of scorching heat and warming waters, it…

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12

Sep

Serbian protesters demand more action to stop industrial pollution

BELGRADE (Reuters) - About 2,000 protesters marched through Belgrade on Saturday to urge Serbia's government to do more to prevent industrial pollution, and some denounced plans by Anglo-Australian miner Rio…

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07

Sep

Evening Read: Events that may shake markets in September

After a summer in which stocks have hit a seemingly never-ending run of record highs, September brings a series of monetary and political events that could jolt investors out of…

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07

Sep

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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06

Sep

Shipping industry proposes levy to speed up zero carbon future

Leading shipping associations have proposed creating a global levy on carbon emissions from ships to help speed up the industry's efforts to go greener. With about 90% of world trade…

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05

Sep

U.N. urges Australia to speed up efforts to drop coal

Australia's government should increase its efforts to phase out coal or else climate change will dramatically damage the country's economy, Selwin Hart, the United Nations special adviser on climate change,…

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01

Sep

Some 30% of global tree species at risk of extinction -report

Almost a third of the world's tree species are at risk of extinction, while hundreds are on the brink of being wiped out, according to a landmark report published by…

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31

Aug

Malta: PN launches an environmental working group

The Nationalist Party has launched an environmental working group dubbed PN Greens which will be led by general election candidate Janice Chetcuti. During a press conference on Tuesday, party leader…

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28

Aug

England to ban single-use plastic cutlery

The government has announced plans to ban single-use plastic cutlery, plates and polystyrene cups in England as part of what it calls a "war on plastic". Ministers said the move…

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24

Aug

EU Funds Encouraging Sustainable Waste Practices in Households and Beyond

According to a recent Eurobarometer survey, climate change ranks among the biggest concerns of the Maltese population, with citizens asking for more action to protect the environment. Research shows that…

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22

Aug

Indonesia project to convert fuel-powered motorbikes to electric

Indonesia launched a pilot project to convert motorcycles that run on combustion engines into electric-powered vehicles, part of a national drive to make transport more environmentally friendly, the energy ministry…

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20

Aug

China to step up tree planting campaign to help reach net zero

China will plant 36,000 square kilometres of new forest a year - more than the total area of Belgium - from this year to 2025 as it bids to combat…

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10

Aug

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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09

Aug

Social media houseplant craze blamed for devastating succulent poaching across Africa

A houseplant craze on social media and Asian collectors are driving a devastating wave of illegal succulent poaching across Africa, threatening rare plant species with extinction in the wild. Botanists…

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08

Aug

South Italy among EU areas most vulnerable to climate change

In addition to the COVID-19 pandemic, the summer of 2021 will also be remembered for extreme events such as heatwaves, wildfires and floods which experts say are the effect of…

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06

Aug

Bottled water 3,500 times worse for environment than tap, study finds

The impact of bottled water on the environment is 3,500 times greater than tap water, a study suggests. Researchers at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) found that if…

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26

Jul

MSC, Fincantieri and Snam to assess hydrogen cruise ship feasibility

Swiss-based shipping group MSC, Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and gas group Snam are joining forces on a feasibility study with a view to building the world's first hydrogen-powered cruise ship. The…

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25

Jul

From China to Germany, floods expose climate vulnerability

Deadly floods that have upended life in both China and Germany have sent a stark reminder that climate change is making weather more extreme across the globe. At least 25…

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23

Jul

Ai Weiwei unveils giant iron tree in Porto to warn people what they risk losing

Chinese artist and dissident Ai Weiwei unveiled a 32-meter-tall (105 ft) tropical tree made of iron in the Portuguese city of Porto, an artwork he hopes will raise awareness of…

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20

Jul

Israel seeks to tax disposables to reduce plastic use

JERUSALEM, July 19 (Reuters) - Israel plans to impose a steep purchase tax on disposable utensils to discourage their use and protect the environment, government agencies said on Monday. "We…

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16

Jul

EU eyes new targets to protect forests

The European Commission on Friday published an outline for proposals on how to improve the health of Europe's forests and harness their ability to fight climate change, including through legally…

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02

Jul

Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta suggests appointing a top official to oversee public cleanliness or giving additional powers to the commissioner for the environment and planning at the office of the Ombudsman.…

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18

Jun

California consumers sue over plastic bottles’ ‘deceptive’ recycling labels

California consumers and the Sierra Club have sued the Coca-Cola Company and other companies that sell leading bottled-water brands in San Francisco federal court, accusing them in separate lawsuits of…

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09

Jun

MEPs say EU needs legally binding targets to protect nature

The European Union needs legally binding measures to protect nature and biodiversity, the European Parliament said on Wednesday, warning that previous voluntary plans have failed to deliver. The EU's executive…

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31

May

Australia’s carbon emissions drop 5% in 2020

Australia's carbon emissions fell by 5% in 2020 with growth in wind and solar energy, a hit to transport from coronavirus lockdowns, and a rise in carbon capture at the…

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30

May

Back from the brink: Iberian lynx population rises to over 1,000

The Iberian lynx population in Portugal and Spain rose above 1,000 last year after 414 cubs were born under a joint breeding programme, in a major leap towards conserving the…

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30

May

Nature funding must triple by 2030 to protect land, wildlife and climate

Global annual spending to protect and restore nature needs to triple this decade to about $350 billion by 2030 and rise to $536 billion by 2050, a U.N. report said…

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29

May

Doctors for Extinction Rebellion collective hold demonstration outside WHO headquarters in Geneva

Medics concerned about the effects on public health of environmental degradation marched on the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva on Saturday (May 29), demanding health authorities make climate change and biodiversity loss their top priorities. White-clad…

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25

May

UK declines to rule out new oil exploration despite climate report

LONDON (Reuters) - The United Kingdom will not commit to halting new oil exploration in the North Sea, a government energy body told Reuters, despite a warning from the world's…

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21

May

Turkey bans most plastic waste imports

Greenpeace welcomed a ban by Ankara on imports of most plastic waste after the environmental group said it uncovered exports, some possibly illegal, from Britain and Germany that created “mountains”…

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17

May

EU to tighten rules on ship recycling, restore areas of seas and oceans

The European Union on Monday said it would toughen its rules on ship recycling and decommissioning offshore oil and gas sites, and set new targets to restore damaged marine ecosystems.…

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10

May

Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that Malta appears to be slowly clawing its way out of the hole it had dug for itself when it comes to money-laundering legislation The Malta…

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07

May

German government, aviation sector agree on ‘green’ aviation fuel plan

German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government has agreed with the aviation industry and regional authorities on a roadmap for the development and use of “green” aviation fuel, a government paper seen…

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02

May

Start-ups aim to change car battery recycling, clean up world’s most polluting industry

A handful of startups are trying to find a new way to recycle used car batteries, using water, chemicals and electricity to produce lead instead of the hazardous, high-heat smelting…

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02

May

Australia’s Victoria state commits to halving emissions by 2030

Australia's second-largest state of Victoria on Sunday committed to cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 50% by 2030, based on 2005 levels, and to power all government operations like…

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23

Apr

Amazon and Nestle join public-private plan to save world’s forests

The United States, Norway and Britain joined forces with companies including Amazon and Nestle to launch a project aimed at protecting the world’s tropical forests. Announcing the Lowering Emissions by…

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20

Apr

Maltese Editors Perspectives

The Times of Malta notes recent changes at the FIAU, saying that enacting good legislation is a crucial first step in proving Malta’s commitment to the rule of law. But…

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18

Apr

Pandemic made 2020 ‘the year of the quiet ocean’, say scientists

The Covid-19 lockdown has produced the quietest year for the world’s oceans in recent memory, according to a group of scientists working on a global map of underwater soundscapes. Noise…

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18

Apr

Most European city-dwellers support 2030 ban on combustion car sales, survey finds

A majority of residents of European cities support a Europe-wide phaseout of combustion engine car sales from 2030 to reduce planet-warming emissions, a YouGov poll conducted on behalf of environmental…

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10

Apr

Thousands protest in Belgrade, demand government action to stop pollution

BELGRADE (Reuters) - Several thousand people blocked traffic in front of the Serbian parliament on Saturday in a protest against lack of government action to prevent water, land and air…

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26

Mar

Malta: ‘Extensive damage’ to Red Tower, caused by ‘idiotic behaviour’, to be repaired

"Extensive damage" to the newly restored Red Tower in Mellieħa, "caused by young people using the site for the wrong purpose" will be repaired on Saturday, Din l-Art Ħelwa has said.…

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24

Mar

European Commission, France flag growing support for carbon border levy

Support is building for a European levy on imports from countries with easier carbon emissions standards, senior European Union and French officials said , as the bloc seeks to impose…

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08

Mar

Two-thirds of tropical rainforest destroyed or degraded globally

Humans have degraded or destroyed roughly two-thirds of the world’s original tropical rainforest cover, new data reveals – raising alarm that a key natural buffer against climate change is quickly…

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27

Feb

Four governments offer early support for EU carbon market reforms

France, Italy, Denmark and Sweden back plans to reduce the amount of permits in the European Union carbon market to drive deeper CO2 cuts, supporting one of the key reforms…

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22

Feb

Israeli beaches hit by mystery oil spill

Israel is trying to find the ship responsible for an oil spill that drenched much of its Mediterranean shoreline with tar, an environmental blow that will take months or years…

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16

Feb

Bill Gates warns that manufacturing could challenge climate goals

Bill Gates exudes optimism in discussing the world’s ability to tackle climate change – until he hits on manufacturing. About that, he is worried. There is currently no way to…

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