Trump administration accused of 'blatant foreign interference' in Australian universities
18 Mar 2025
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Researchers told to respond within 48 hours to more than 30 questions, including on DEI, gender and climate.
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Britain sets 87% emissions reduction target by 2040
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Britain on Tuesday set a target to cut emissions by around 87% by 2040 from 1990 levels as it increases efforts to meet net zero goals that it says will help to curb energy costs and create jobs, but it has yet to outline how the goal will be met.
Prepare for imminent return of El Niño, UN warns
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The world must prepare for the imminent return of El Niño and the supercharged weather extremes it brings, the UN has warned.
How UK’s seventh carbon budget will deliver ‘£865bn’ in economic benefits
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The Labour government wants to cut UK greenhouse gas emissions to 87% below 1990 levels by 2040, which it says will deliver £865bn in economic benefits.
Heat is a growing threat to the Hajj – even in spring
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Temperatures during the pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia are rising as climate change accelerates, according to a growing body of research.
China seen tapping deeper into oil stockpiles as imports hit decade-low
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China is expected to tap deeper into its record crude oil inventories as refiners cut imports further while maintaining output curbs to minimise refining losses amid weak fuel demand, analysts and industry officials said.
Waves with world's first wind power undersea data center
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China has begun operations of the world's first undersea data center directly powered by offshore wind, as the country races to solve the soaring energy demands of artificial intelligence with greener and more efficient infrastructure.
Europe's green jet fuels see upside in Iran war
Wed 3 Jun 2026
Interest in synthetic propellants is growing as the Iran war pushes Europe to reassess its dependencies, raising hopes of a turnaround for the struggling sector, according to industry experts.
COP30 created roadmap processes on fossil fuels and forests. Here is how countries have responded
Wed 3 Jun 2026
Official submissions made by countries to the two processes reveal their national positions on the fossil fuel transition and deforestation; fault lines are emerging over finance from the developed world, a concern expressed by many developing countries.
Germany's €500 billion climate and infrastructure fund spending lagging behind
Wed 3 Jun 2026
Spending from Germany’s 500-billion-euro special fund for infrastructure and climate neutrality has remained behind government targets, according to a finance ministry report.
One day of extreme heat tied to 3,400 excess deaths in India, nearly 30,000 over five days
Wed 3 Jun 2026
A day of extreme heat is associated with an estimated 3,400 excess deaths across India, while a heatwave lasting five consecutive days could lead to nearly 30,000 additional deaths, according to a new study.
