Browsing: environmental policy

A new government report raises urgent alarms about Australia’s growing climate crisis, exposing the harsh realities threatening our communities, infrastructure, and ecosystems-and demanding swift action to confront these escalating dangers

China’s electric vehicle industry is accelerating at full speed, rapidly expanding its global reach and dominating markets across Europe, Asia, and Africa. However, its influence remains limited in the US and Canada, where domestic brands still maintain a stronghold

Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue has fiercely criticized the business council’s modelling on Australia’s 2035 emissions target, calling it completely lacking in credibility. The mining magnate boldly challenged the assumptions underpinning the council’s projections

Brazil’s battle over the soy moratorium highlights a fierce clash between booming agricultural expansion and the urgent need to protect the rainforest. The stakes couldn’t be higher-this decision will shape environmental policies and send shockwaves through global soy markets, as major players grapple with the future of deforestation regulations

Brazil has issued a bold call for urgent, revamped climate action plans to fiercely tackle deforestation and slash emissions. Meanwhile, inspiring updates from across the globe highlight remarkable progress in confronting nature and climate challenges head-on

Parliament braces for a heated battle as Barnaby Joyce’s bold bill to scrap net-zero targets sparks intense public clashes within the Coalition, exposing deep rifts over Australia’s climate future

China is sprinting to create the world’s largest solar farm, turbocharging its transition to clean energy and charging ahead with ambitious emissions reduction targets. This trailblazing project is set to revolutionize the nation’s renewable energy capacity like never before

Brazil has abruptly ended the Amazon Soy Moratorium, a vital agreement that has successfully curbed soy-driven deforestation for years. Environmentalists warn this move could trigger a dramatic spike in forest clearing across the world’s largest rainforest

Deadly wildfires raging across Spain highlight the urgent need to strengthen climate crisis preparedness, warns Prime Minister Sánchez. As soaring temperatures and relentless drought fuel the flames, experts urge immediate action with enhanced prevention measures and rapid response plans to safeguard communities

Negotiations for the UN’s global plastics treaty have once again collapsed, revealing sharp divisions among member states on key issues like funding and waste management. This major setback puts a halt to crucial progress in the battle against plastic pollution

Brazil’s President Lula has made a powerful move by vetoing key sections of a contentious environmental bill, ramping up the fight against deforestation and protecting the Amazon like never before. This bold action highlights the intense battle between economic growth and preserving our planet’s vital ecosystems

France has officially passed a groundbreaking law that strengthens the ban on pesticides harmful to bees, making a powerful move to protect these vital pollinators essential for our agriculture and biodiversity, reports France 24

Environmental experts have sharply criticized Republicans for blaming Canada’s wildfire smoke for Michigan’s poor air quality, calling it a convenient scapegoat that distracts from local pollution issues and the state’s inadequate response, CBC reports

Brazil has stood its ground against international calls to move COP30 away from its Amazon city, despite soaring costs. The government emphasized the unparalleled importance of hosting the climate summit at the very heart of the rainforest

The world’s highest court has issued a landmark ruling that could transform Australia’s climate future, urging stronger and more decisive action to meet global targets, says the Climate Council

A French citizen’s petition is gaining powerful momentum to halt the government’s controversial plan to reintroduce a banned pesticide, sparking a fierce debate between environmental advocates and agricultural interests. This movement has rapidly won widespread public support

Brazil’s Congress has just passed a groundbreaking bill to transform environmental regulations, aiming to create a dynamic balance between thriving economic growth and vital conservation efforts. This bold initiative has sparked intense debates among lawmakers and environmentalists nationwide

Brazil is making bold moves to curb soaring hotel prices ahead of COP30, responding to developing nations’ demand for affordable accommodations. This effort aims to ensure every delegate can participate in the global climate summit without worrying about costs

India is urging manufacturers to design air conditioners with milder temperature settings, aiming to dramatically cut energy consumption and safeguard the environment. This drive for eco-friendly cooling intensifies as power demands keep climbing

The EU is urging China to ramp up its climate action ahead of critical global talks, emphasizing the pressing need for stronger commitments to cut emissions and combat climate change, Reuters reports