Brazil publishes first global roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels
Brazil has released the world's first global roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels and halt deforestation. The non-binding documents aim to move nations…
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Christian Tvergaard admits to violating Danish chicken lighting laws
Poultry producer Christian Tvergaard admitted to providing insufficient darkness to chickens to increase feeding, a practice violating Danish law. The incident involving the fast-growing…
Arctic polar vortex faces unusually early weakening
The northern hemisphere stratospheric polar vortex is forecast to weaken significantly over the next 10 days. This early disruption could trigger a sudden stratospheric…
Overshooting 1.5C warming causes permanent loss of snow and ice
A report from the UN Environment Programme and the International Cryosphere Climate Initiative warns that exceeding 1.5C warming will cause irreversible damage to the…
Trump administration supported 90 coal plants with cash and exemptions
The Environmental Defense Fund found the Trump administration supported 90 coal plants through $950m in taxpayer funds and Clean Air Act exemptions. These measures…
Delegates in Armenia reach agreement on new nature action plan
Delegates from nearly 200 countries reached an agreement in Yerevan on a new nature action plan following two weeks of negotiations. The deal follows…
Arizona becomes third US state with New World Screwworm infestation
Arizona has joined New Mexico and Texas as the third US state affected by New World Screwworm infestations. Since the flies re-invaded the country…
Yorkshire Water CEO Nicola Shaw to resign after environmental downgrade
Nicola Shaw will resign as Yorkshire Water CEO on 1 January following a one-star environmental rating from the Environment Agency. The downgrade comes after…
Finnish police probe Google subsidiary over environmental breaches
Finnish police launched a criminal investigation into Tuike Finland after the Google subsidiary allegedly cleared 330 hectares of forest in Muhos without completing required…