On March 1, Luxembourg became the first country to make public transport free
In a move to reduce traffic volumes and associated climate pollution, Luxembourg Transport Minister Francois Bausch hailed a "great day"...
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Coke, Pepsi and Nestle among companies sued in US for creating a plastic pollution ‘nuisance’
Non-profit environmental organisation Earth Island Institute has filed a lawsuit against ten major food, beverage, and consumer goods...
UK govt data show renewables provided a record high 32% of electricity production in UK in 2019
Gas accounted for 45.3 per cent of electricity supplied, up from 43.9 per cent in 2018, whilst coal accounted for 2.5 per cent (a record...
London Heathrow's third runway is ruled illegal over climate change
Lord Justice Lindblom said: “The Paris Agreement ought to have been taken into account by the Secretary of State. The National Planning...
In January 2020, 24% of UK electricity was generated by wind power according to National Grid ESO
Wind power contributed to a quarter of Great Britain’s electricity generation in the start of 2020, a new report from National Grid...
On March 1, New Yorkers will bring their own reusable bags to a store or pay 5 cents for a paper one
The legislation, signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Earth Day of last year, will cut down on litter across the state, protect wildlife and...
On Saturday 75% of Germany's electricity came from wind power
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Standard Chartered Bank to invest $75 billion by 2024 to support the Sustainable Development Goals
Standard Chartered on Tuesday said it will provide $75 billion in financing by 2024 toward sustainable development and clean energy...
Kellogg's to source 100% physically deforestation-free certified palm oil by 2025 after petition
Kellogg’s’ approach to palm oil has featured heavily in the UK news in recent months, after Bedfordshire-based sisters Asha and Jia...
Singapore will phase out petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040
Singapore aims to phase out petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040, making a bigger bet on electric cars as part of its efforts to cut...
Norway has a 97% recycling rate and is 10 years ahead of the EU's 2029 plastic bottle target date
With its 97 percent recycling rate, Norway is 10 years ahead of the EU's 2029 target date, by when countries must recycle at least 90...
Volkswagen to shut coal-fired power stations at main factory to cut CO2 emissions by 60%
Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) is shutting down two coal-fired power stations at its main plant in Wolfsburg, Germany and has declined offers to...
UK's Transport Secretary says petrol and diesel phase out date could be 2032, rather than 2035
The government's promised consultation on pulling forward the UK's planned date for ending the sale of petrol and diesel cars and vans...
US republicans set a goal to plant a trillion trees by 2050 to fight global warming
Republican lawmakers on Wednesday proposed legislation setting a goal for the United States to plant a trillion trees by 2050 to fight...
Malaysian palm giant bars supplier and identifies 54 'high- risk' ones in deforestation fight
Sime Darby Plantation, the world’s largest palm oil planter, has suspended a supplier for failing to meet its environmental standards and...
61% of consumers keen to drop brands that damage the environment in survey across Europe, APAC + US
Global survey commissioned by financial giant ING finds appetite for enhanced environmental performance among consumers, but warns green...
Renewables provided record 35% of EU power in 2019 as coal collapsed: report
The share of renewables in the European electricity mix hit a record high of 34.6% in 2019, a year that also saw power sector emissions...
Eurostar takes on airlines with direct London to Amsterdam trains and 80% CO2 reduction
Eurostar is launching a "seamless" new high-speed rail service running directly between London and Amsterdam, in a bid to encourage more...
Edinburgh will plant one million trees by 2030
Edinburgh City Council has announced that they will plant one million trees by the end of the decade to become a ‘Million Tree City.’ The...
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