The German city that defied McDonald’s and dumped ‘to-go’ waste
Today 11:30am
Since January 2022, the city of Tübingen has been charging 50 cents for nearly every piece of disposable “to-go” packaging.
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EU climate advisers say eat less meat and tax farm emissions
Today 11:30am
Brussels must take urgent measures to reduce the carbon footprint of food and farming, a scientific advisory board report says.
EU leaders to demand carbon market reform by July, draft shows
Thu 12 Mar 2026
European Union governments are set to ask the European Commission to propose reforms to the bloc's carbon market by July, draft conclusions for a summit of EU leaders next week showed.
Russia gets export boost from Iran war as price of oil to India surges
Tue 10 Mar 2026
The war in Iran has fuelled a significant bump in demand for Russian oil and gas, the Kremlin said on Friday, boosting exports which have been battered by sanctions linked to Russia's war in Ukraine.
Big EU lobby groups exaggerated industry support for attack on carbon price
Tue 10 Mar 2026
An industry petition criticising the European Union’s core climate policy implied its demands were supported by some 1,350 companies and associations. Now some firms deny they signed up.
EU countries give final approval to 2040 climate target for 90% emissions cut
Mon 9 Mar 2026
European Union countries gave the final approval on Thursday to a new climate target to slash greenhouse gas emissions 90% by 2040, pressing ahead with the bloc's ambitious climate agenda despite political resistance.
Spain defends EU’s flagship climate law against attacks from other capitals
3 Mar 2026
Spain has come to the defense of the European Union's bedrock climate law, with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warning fellow European leaders against dismantling the embattled Emissions Trading System.
Italy calls for suspension of EU carbon market
2 Mar 2026
The Italian Minister said the Emissions Trading System (ETS) has a "perverse effect" and is condemning European companies from being competitive with other countries, urging other member states to back the suspension.
This city turned its rooftops into a climate shield
27 Feb 2026
As cities struggle with heat, Zürich offers a masterclass in using vegetation to cool streets, manage stormwater and restore biodiversity.
EU countries give final approval to weaken company sustainability laws
26 Feb 2026
EU countries on Tuesday gave their final approval to scale back rules that require companies to address environmental and human rights risks in their supply chains, after months of pressure from businesses and governments including the U.S and Qatar.
