Britain won’t copy Biden’s IRA spending splurge – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — Britain will resist calls for vast new green investment in response to…
Judge rules in favour of young environmental activists in landmark Montana fossil fuels climate change case
Government agencies are now required to protect citizens from climate change in one US state, following a landmark legal victory for environmental activists.Key points:A policy used…
Australia’s chief scientist Cathy Foley tells Q+A carbon reduction must increase by eight times to curb climate change
Australia's chief scientist Cathy Foley has issued a stark warning on climate change during an appearance on Q+A.Key points:Concerns were raised that Australia could face…
Climate change disasters engulf Northern Hemisphere as July confirmed as hottest recorded month
From wildfires to floods, climate change disasters have been running rampant in the Northern Hemisphere, especially over the past month.On Tuesday, the Copernicus Climate Change…
Brazil’s Lula pushes end to deforestation, stumbles on fossil fuels – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Under pressure from the EU to rein in deforestation or face trade restrictions, Amazon…
CSIRO says red meat industry short of target to be carbon neutral by 2030
A CSIRO report claims Australia's red meat industry will miss its much-publicised target to be carbon neutral by 2030.Key points:A CSIRO report has shown the…
Rishi Sunak could get mobbed (and bag a trade deal) when he heads to India – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — Rishi Sunak might struggle to set pulses racing at home. But Downing…
Rishi Sunak’s trying to drive in both lanes on net-zero – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — Save the planet without offending motorists or your own warring MPs. What…
Electric vehicle sales across the country surge with over 45,000 sold in first half of 2023
Electric vehicle (EV) sales have surged in Australia this year with more sold in the first half of 2023 than in all of 2022.Key points:Electric…
EU slams lack of progress at G20 climate meeting – POLITICO
G20 climate ministers failed to make progress on key issues on Friday, drawing sharp criticism from the European Union. Talks in the southern Indian city…
On vacation in Dante’s Inferno – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Antoaneta Roussi is a cybersecurity reporter at POLITICO. RIPOSTO, Italy — Stepping off the…
July set to be Earth’s hottest month on record as extreme heat, wildfires, ravage northern hemisphere
The United Nations has warned "humanity is in the hot seat", with July almost certain to be Earth's hottest month in recorded history.Data published by the UN's…
Humans ‘never experienced a world so hot in modern history,’ scientists say – POLITICO
July is on track to become the world’s hottest month on record — with some scientists saying the planet may be experiencing its warmest period…
Holiday-makers urged to do their research as destinations feel effects of climate change
Climate change has played a devastating role in a summer of extreme heat across the globe, crippling tourism in European holiday spots.This week, wildfires on…
Greta Thunberg fined for disobeying police during climate protest in Sweden – POLITICO
Greta Thunberg was found guilty of disobeying police during a climate protest in Malmö, Sweden, and ordered to pay a little over €200 in fines.…
Great Southern Reef’s kelp forests an underwater ‘Amazon’ that could help tackle climate change
To most people, the word "forest" would conjure images of vast tree communities, like the towering karri forests of WA's South West.Key points:New research finds…
Who’s who in the EU’s fight over nature restoration – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. STRASBOURG — Gather round, gather round, it’s the last big match of the season.…
Australia signs up to the Climate Club alliance, Albanese announces in Berlin
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that Australia has signed up to the Climate Club, an alliance of nations that aims to decarbonise industry and pursue…
Joe Biden and Charles III to bond over tea and eco-activism at Windsor Castle – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — What does a British king have in common with the son of…
Moscow says NATO leaders should discuss Ukraine nuclear power plant – POLITICO
Russia said on Sunday that NATO leaders should discuss conditions at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant at their summit this week, as an accident at the…