Energy, water use and pollution of AI and data centres rival most countries
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The environmental footprint of data centres already rivals some of the world’s largest countries, according to a United Nations University report, which also predicts their water and energy use and pollution will double in just four years as use of artificial intelligence grows.
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Dutch court agrees to hear Greenpeace lawsuit against US energy company
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Judges in Amsterdam handed Greenpeace a preliminary victory on Wednesday in an anti-intimidation court case, rejecting a request from fossil fuel pipeline company Energy Transfer to toss the complaint out.
China’s CO2 climbs 2% in early 2026 due to ‘wasted’ wind and solar
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The country used more coal and gas to generate electricity than in the same quarter a year earlier, despite a record amount of new wind and solar capacity being built.
‘An equal and habitable world is possible’: academics set out sweeping vision for planetary survival
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Humanity can raise living standards, reduce inequality and keep global heating within a 2C rise, according to a sweeping vision for planetary survival.
EU wants households to cut peak time energy use as demand from industry and AI soars
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A new law will aim to use artificial intelligence to boost efficient use of power as electricity demand threatens to overwhelm Europe’s grids.
Appeals Court affirms dismissal of youth climate case against Trump
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The lead attorney for the 22 plaintiffs said the court has “slammed the courthouse doors on children fighting for their lives.”
Britain sets 87% emissions reduction target by 2040
Thu 4 Jun 2026
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
Thu 4 Jun 2026
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
Thu 4 Jun 2026
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
Thu 4 Jun 2026
Temperatures during the pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia are rising as climate change accelerates, according to a growing body of research.
