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🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

High-speed rail is an Australian political punchline. After 50 years, will Labor’s newest proposal finally leave the station?

The Australian government has announced plans to construct a high-speed rail line from Sydney to Newcastle, aiming to transform travel and contribute to emissions reduction by 2050.

Feb 27 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

V. Benkunskas: Green hydrogen production planned to start this autumn, with hydrogen-powered buses to be launched

This autumn, Vilnius plans to initiate green hydrogen production and launch hydrogen-powered public transport buses as part of its commitment to achieve zero CO2 emissions in its public transport and heating sectors by 2030.

Feb 27 • 11:29 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Italy demands suspension of CO2 trading system

The Italian government has called for a suspension of the emissions trading system (ETS) until a comprehensive reform is completed.

Feb 27 • 06:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

China crosses the "climatic Rubicon". Experts dispute Beijing's policy

The article discusses changes in China's CO2 emissions, the impact of renewable energy on its economy, and concerns among experts regarding China's climate policy.

Feb 27 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The Government's Failed Climate Fix Has Cost Denmark Its Climate Goal

The Klima Council criticizes the Danish government's climate policy, stating it has failed to meet its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by 2030.

Feb 26 • 20:02 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

More Severe Downpours Due to Human Emissions

A new report indicates that extreme weather events in the Mediterranean, including severe storms, are intensifying due to human-induced climate change.

Feb 26 • 19:51 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Ethanol blends would lower fuel prices and improve supply in Mexico, experts explain

Experts suggest that increasing ethanol content in gasoline could lead to lower prices, enhanced supply security, and reduced emissions in Mexico.

Feb 26 • 19:46 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The most important climate measure for agriculture has been voted down in the Storting. With MDG on board.

The Norwegian Parliament has rejected a key climate measure targeting methane emissions in dairy farming, a decision influenced by MDG's stance on the effectiveness of methane inhibitors.

Feb 26 • 18:05 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Altinget: The Storting drops the goal of becoming climate neutral by 2030: – A shame, says the Minister of Climate

The Norwegian Storting has decided to revoke the climate neutrality goal of achieving zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, which has been criticized by the Minister of Climate and Environment as a bad signal.

Feb 26 • 13:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Santos announces greenhouse gas inventory and creates climate observatory

The city of Santos in Brazil is set to conduct a greenhouse gas emissions inventory and establish a climate observatory as part of its initiative to update the Municipal Climate Action Plan.

Feb 26 • 13:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Arvi Hamburg: The carbon dioxide quota trading system is driving oil shale electricity out of competition

The EU's emissions trading system (ETS) is a significant factor contributing to high electricity prices, according to Arvi Hamburg.

Feb 26 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Ten EU countries demand a milder emissions trading system for industry

Ten EU member states, including Germany, are calling for a review of the emissions trading system to adopt a more lenient approach for industry.

Feb 26 • 12:43 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Silver Sillak: The problem is not ETS, but the lack of new power plants

Silver Sillak emphasizes that the real issue facing Estonia's energy market is the insufficient development of new power plants, rather than the Emissions Trading System (ETS).

Feb 26 • 11:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

All new cars and vans in UK must comply with new rule from November 2026

From November 29, 2026, all new cars and vans in the UK must adhere to stricter emissions standards to reduce pollutants.

Feb 26 • 10:44 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Council Tightens the Screws on Outgoing Government: 'Hope is not a Climate Strategy'

Denmark's Climate Council criticizes the outgoing government for failing to demonstrate how the country will achieve its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by 2030.

Feb 26 • 10:02 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"It has gone downhill": The government puts Denmark's climate goals at risk again

Denmark's government has failed to demonstrate how it will meet its central climate goal of a 70% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990 levels, as stated in the latest annual report from the Climate Council.

Feb 26 • 10:02 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Council tightens the screws against government: 'Hope is not a climate strategy'

Denmark's Climate Council criticizes the government for failing to outline a credible plan to achieve its climate goal of a 70% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 based on 1990 levels.

Feb 26 • 10:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Concerns Over Increased Carbon Emissions from Expansion of Dawn Deliveries Amidst Amendments to Distribution Law

There are rising concerns regarding the increased carbon emissions associated with the expansion of dawn delivery services in South Korea, as discussions around relaxing regulations in the distribution industry gain momentum.

Feb 26 • 08:33 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Climate Scientist: The Country Should Start Preparing for the Purchase of Emission Units

A climate scientist warns that Estonia is likely to face significant greenhouse gas emissions deficits and should prepare for purchasing emission units.

Feb 26 • 02:48 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Oyetola reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to zero carbon emissions

Nigeria's Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has expressed the country's dedication to achieving net-zero shipping emissions by aligning with global climate strategies.

Feb 26 • 00:04 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

TotalEnergies to inaugurate 5MW solar plant at OML 58

TotalEnergies plans to inaugurate a 5MW solar plant at OML 58 to power the Ubeta Gas Project and reduce emissions as part of its energy expansion strategy in Nigeria.

Feb 26 • 00:04 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: Ghana Poised to Develop Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry ...ICAO Study Reveals

Ghana is well-positioned to develop a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) industry to reduce carbon emissions in aviation, according to an ICAO study.

Feb 25 • 15:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Three-quarters of Australia’s new cars use more fuel than advertised lab rating, testing shows

A new report reveals that 76% of new cars in Australia consume more fuel than advertised, complicating efforts to reduce transport emissions.

Feb 25 • 14:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Strict government on vehicle mileage! CAFE-3 proposal sent to PMO

The Indian government is intensifying regulations on vehicle mileage and carbon emissions by proposing the CAFE-3 (Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency) to the Prime Minister's Office for approval.

Feb 25 • 10:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Global orderbook: The shipping community votes for fossil fuels

The global ship orderbook reveals that fossil fuels continue to dominate shipping, with around 93%-97% of new vessels still set to rely on oil or LNG.

Feb 25 • 09:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Scotland’s new emissions strategy ‘too reliant on science fiction’, critics say

Critics are raising concerns about the credibility of Scotland's long-term emissions reduction strategy, labeling it as overly reliant on unrealistic projections.

Feb 25 • 05:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Sweden's Climate Minister Wants to Scrap Climate Goals

Sweden's Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari proposes to eliminate the goal of reducing transport sector emissions by 70% by 2030.

Feb 24 • 19:49 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Opposition Rages Over the Climate Goal: 'The Government Should Be Ashamed'

Sweden's climate minister has proposed abolishing the country's transport emissions goal, leading to outrage from the opposition party.

Feb 24 • 19:27 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

They are considering eliminating a very popular function of modern cars that "bothers" millions of drivers

The start & stop system in modern cars, aimed at reducing emissions and saving fuel, may be eliminated due to new regulations from the EPA in the United States.

Feb 24 • 18:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Entre Ríos rides the wave of dollar debt emissions: more than US$ 7.8 billion placed since the elections

The province of Entre Ríos in Argentina plans to issue a bond of up to US$ 500 million, following significant debt emissions since the recent elections.

Feb 24 • 17:42 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Outrage Over Minister's Announcement to Abandon Climate Goals: 'Should Be Ashamed'

Romina Pourmokhtari's announcement to abandon a key climate goal has sparked significant backlash from political opponents in Sweden.

Feb 24 • 16:33 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The climate minister wants to scrap environmental goals - C and MP are furious

Sweden's Climate Minister proposes to abandon the country's transport targets aimed at reducing emissions, provoking outrage from opposition parties.

Feb 24 • 14:59 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The State Attorney Stops Case Against Maersk's Emissions in the North Sea

The State Attorney in Viborg has decided to close a case against Maersk Oil and Gas regarding chemical emissions in the North Sea without filing charges.

Feb 24 • 13:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The environmental footprint of the war in Ukraine: 311 million tons of CO₂

The war in Ukraine has resulted in an environmental impact measured at 311 million tons of CO₂ emissions since February 2022, according to a new international study.

Feb 24 • 11:53 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

The eVTOL Flying Car and the Future of Mobility

A new electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) flying car has been unveiled in Tokyo, designed for urban mobility as an aerotaxi, offering environmental benefits from reduced emissions and noise pollution.

Feb 24 • 10:22 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Coal for a Rainy Day. A New Plan for Energy Security

Poland is implementing initiatives to transform its coal industry while addressing energy security and emissions restrictions.

Feb 24 • 08:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Källenius (Mercedes-Benz): "Spain practices different measures from Europe regarding automobiles. And they seem to be paying off"

The CEO of Mercedes-Benz acknowledges Spain's different automotive policies and their positive outcomes amidst challenges facing the European auto industry.

Feb 24 • 04:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finnish Professor Suggests Surprising Way to Combat Climate Change: Ships Should Pollute More in Summer

Markku Kulmala, a professor at the University of Helsinki, proposes that increasing sulfur emissions from ships during the summer months could reflect more sunlight away from Earth, potentially aiding in the fight against climate change.

Feb 24 • 04:08 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Smart underwear created to study human flatulence emissions

A team of researchers has developed smart underwear equipped with sensors to measure human flatulence emissions accurately.

Feb 23 • 19:48 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Ministry of Climate hopes that the forestry climate goal will be met

The Estonian Ministry of Climate expresses hope that the forestry sector can still meet its climate goals despite a recent forecast predicting higher greenhouse gas emissions than agreed upon.

Feb 23 • 08:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

End of Start-Stop System? What American Lawmakers Decided

The American EPA has announced a significant deregulation package, revoking the 2009 Endangerment Finding that recognized greenhouse gases as a public health threat, fundamentally altering CO₂ emissions standards in the automotive and energy sectors.

Feb 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Ministry: Perhaps the forestry climate goal can be achieved after all

The Estonian Ministry of the Environment suggests that while greenhouse gas emissions from forestry may exceed expected limits, experts hope to reduce the projected shortfall within a few years.

Feb 23 • 02:47 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Emissions from trucks and buses cost Australia $6.2bn in health effects each year, study finds

A University of Melbourne study reveals that air pollution from trucks and buses leads to $6.2 billion in health-related costs annually for Australians.

Feb 22 • 20:00 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

France declares war on meat

France's government has launched a new initiative targeting meat consumption as part of its climate strategy, highlighting the impact of dietary choices on carbon emissions.

Feb 22 • 13:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Michael Lohscheller (Polestar): "Changing the 2035 emissions target doesn't help, politicians have confused us all"

Michael Lohscheller of Polestar discusses the impact of changing the 2035 emissions target, suggesting it confuses the automotive industry, while highlighting opportunities from competitors' pullbacks on electric vehicles.

Feb 22 • 04:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Italians will lower electricity bills for some by raising taxes for others

Italy's government plans to reduce electricity costs for consumers while increasing corporate taxes for energy companies as part of a broader energy market reform.

Feb 21 • 11:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Amsterdam declares war on cruise ships: "They are a plague of locusts"

Amsterdam is set to ban cruise ships docking at its central passenger terminal by 2035 as part of a strategy to combat mass tourism and reduce CO2 emissions.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

USA will allow increased mercury emissions

The USA's EPA has announced changes to mercury and environmental toxin emission regulations from coal power plants, allowing higher emissions to cut costs.

Feb 20 • 19:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Clean aircraft fuel production advances slowly; sector sees obstacles to comply with law

Brazilian air industry experts highlight challenges in meeting the country's future fuel law aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2027.

Feb 20 • 17:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Trump’s EPA to roll back rule limiting hazardous mercury from coal plants

The Trump administration is set to rollback air quality regulations limiting mercury emissions from coal plants, raising concerns about public health impacts.

Feb 20 • 17:01 UTC

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