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Last coal-fired power station in Britain closes down in landmark moment for clean energy The UK’s last coal-fired power station will shut down later on…

Groundbreaking conservation project to start in England – world’s first ‘bison bridges’ Reintroduced bison will soon be trip-trapping over bridges in England, where a “ground-breaking”…

£1bn Shotton Mill Project aims to revolutionise UK recycling A £1bn redevelopment of the former Shotton Paper Mill in Flintshire could “completely transform recycling levels…

Shein is being probed for greenwashing Shein is being probed for Greenwashing by the Antitrust agency. Which accuses Shein’s website of trying “to convey an…

Jet fuel tax could raise £6bn a year in the UK, says thinktank Experts say ‘baffling’ lack of equivalent to fuel duty means motorists are…

Consumerism and the climate crisis threaten equitable future for humanity, report says The Earth Commission says hope lies in sustainable lifestyles, a radical transformation of…

Pollution levels highly harmful to wildlife in quarter of England’s neighbourhoods, research finds Friends of the Earth says pollution exceeds healthy levels for nature in…

UK electric car drivers should be charged per mile, say campaigners Rachel Reeves should reform vehicle taxes to fill £5bn ‘black hole’, says Campaign for…

One dead as wildfires rage across Athens suburbs Fierce wildfires in the suburbs of Athens killed one person on Monday as flames spread rapidly across…

Greek residents flee as wildfire rages uncontrolled near Athens A massive wildfire north of Athens has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents as flames,…

Air NZ becomes first big carrier to drop climate goal Air New Zealand has scrapped its ambitious goal to cut carbon emissions by 2030, citing…

EU and Serbia sign historic lithium mining agreement The EU has praised a new lithium mining agreement with Serbia as a “historic day for Serbia…

Massive floods affect millions across South Asia Massive floods have devastated regions of India, Nepal, and Bangladesh, killing dozens and affecting millions. Rescue operations are…

Delhi heatwave: Delhi water minister taken to hospital amid hunger strike Delhi’s water minister, Atishi, has been hospitalised after five days of a hunger strike…

Singapore races to clean up beaches after oil spill Singapore authorities are urgently working to clean up a significant oil spill that has blackened the…

Call for UK crackdown on plastic packaging to drive green economy FTSE 100 firm DS Smith, which works with firms over alternatives, urges next government…

Wealthy white men are UK’s biggest transport polluters, study finds Wealth Graph showing how transport emissions steadily increase by every decile from most deprived to…

Llanhilleth windfarm: Mountain left ‘looking like Mars’ Welsh firm Pennant Walters Ltd wants permission for a windfarm, with a maximum of eight turbines, at Mynydd…

The government’s strategy, released recently, outlines intentions to collaborate with industry and state leaders to boost fossil fuel production and exploration.

News Summary Business California News; Los Angeles City Council approves incentive program The Los Angeles City Council approved the LA Organic Compliance Incentive Program to…

“By introducing electric air mobility, we’re not just connecting tourists to our attractions, we’re forging a sustainable path forward for our Emirate. This innovative project aligns perfectly with our commitment to enhancing accessibility while minimising our environmental impact.”

Heavy rains have battered Pakistan’s southwest, with flash floods and lightning killing at least 39 people. Some of those killed were farmers struck by lightning while harvesting wheat, authorities say. Flash floods have also disrupted power supplies and transportation networks.

Environmental campaigners are not backing down in their fight to stop the proposed redevelopment of a £30m oil terminal at Cloghan Point, outside Whitehead. Despite…

AIB Cuts Interest Rates on Green Mortgages as Competition Heats Up AIB has announced a significant cut to its interest rates on ‘green mortgages’ across…

Bonaire is the latest victim of oil contamination stemming from the barge, which ran aground earlier this month.