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Millionaires will burn through two-thirds of the world’s carbon budget by 2050, scientists warn
22.03.2023
Millionaires will burn through two-thirds of the world’s carbon budget by 2050, scientists warn
Millionaires will burn through more than two-thirds of the world’s carbon budget over the next 30 years, new research has…
This Ukrainian company is hoping to rebuild from the ground up — with recycled concrete
22.03.2023
This Ukrainian company is hoping to rebuild from the ground up — with recycled concrete
They’re currently little more than a backdrop for the human suffering unfolding across Ukraine; homes, theatres, hospitals and office buildings…
‘Plasticosis’: Scientists name new disease in seabirds caused by pollution
22.03.2023
‘Plasticosis’: Scientists name new disease in seabirds caused by pollution
Scientists have discovered a new disease in seabirds that eat plastic. Every day, around 8 million pieces of plastic spew…
Could e-fuel cars stop the argument over the EU’s 2035 petrol and diesel engine ban?
22.03.2023
Could e-fuel cars stop the argument over the EU’s 2035 petrol and diesel engine ban?
In February, the European Parliament voted to approve a new law banning the sale of petrol and diesel cars from…
The rise of electric vehicles has led to a ban on new petrol stations in this US city
22.03.2023
The rise of electric vehicles has led to a ban on new petrol stations in this US city
A US city is banning new petrol stations as lawmakers say they feel an “obligation” to tackle climate change. Lousiville,…
From pizza cooks to solar installers: Inside the German school training renewables workers
22.03.2023
From pizza cooks to solar installers: Inside the German school training renewables workers
The German solar industry must train an “unbelievable number of people” to meet soaring demand, instructors have declared. Solar power…
‘Now we sue the state’: Greta Thunberg joins activists in lawsuit against Swedish government
22.03.2023
‘Now we sue the state’: Greta Thunberg joins activists in lawsuit against Swedish government
Environmental activists, including Greta Thunberg, are suing the Swedish state for insufficient action on the climate crisis. The lawsuit was…
Hundreds of millions of children at risk from inadequate or unsafe drinking water
22.03.2023
Hundreds of millions of children at risk from inadequate or unsafe drinking water
World Water Day is marked annually on March 22 and is aimed at highlighting the problems millions of people around…
Forgotten droughts: These five regions of the world could soon face conflict over water
22.03.2023
Forgotten droughts: These five regions of the world could soon face conflict over water
Millions of people in ‘neglected’ regions could soon face violent conflict over water, according to an early warning tool developed…
Good boy turned bad: Anxious dog found his forever home in an unlikely place
21.03.2023
Good boy turned bad: Anxious dog found his forever home in an unlikely place
Inmates in a Tasmanian prison have adopted a dog that was so anxious no one else wanted him. “Caesar would…