1 hour ago Scientists reveal how many doner kebabs we must stop eating a week to save the planet

Scientists from the government's Climate Change Committee have recommended for Brits to significantly curb their meat consumption to help the nation meet its net zero targets.

Science

5 h. ago I won’t make Britons cut out meat to meet climate goals, says Starmer

Prime minister’s response comes after climate experts called for Britons to cut their meat consumption by 260g a week - the equivalent of two kebabs

Politics

69 h. ago EU reveals plans to hit climate goals by helping dirty industries clean up

European Commission recommits to 90% emissions cut by 2040, and will support steel and cement in transitionThe EU executive has insisted it will stay the course on its climate goals, while setting out plans to help Europe’s most polluting industries reach the green transition and watering down environmental reporting demands on companies.Publishing its “clean industrial deal” on Wednesday, the European Commission said it had a plan to help polluting industries, such as steel and cement, make the switch to the net zero emissions future, as well as boosting clean tech companies, such as firms making electric vehicle charging points. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago Germany will likely continue its leadership on climate action. But expect a change in tone

Germany has long been considered to have relatively ambitious climate goals and it’s likely that combatting climate change will remain a priority

Politics

9 d. ago BP investors demand vote on any plans to scrap climate goals

The oil giant is expected to go back on a promise to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 at a strategy meeting next week.

Politics

1 week ago Developing world urges rich nations to defy Trump’s ‘climate nihilism’

Poorer countries want rapid emission cuts and more financial help in face of US leader’s stance on global heatingDeveloping countries are calling on the rich world to defy the US president, Donald Trump, and bridge the global chasm over climate action, before the goal of limiting global temperatures to safe levels is irretrievably lost.Diplomats from the poor world are rallying to the support of Brazil, which will host a crucial climate summit in November, after last year’s talks in Azerbaijan ended in disappointment and acrimony. Continue reading...

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