The NT government will introduce legislation to monitor toxic industrial air pollutants, including carcinogens like benzene, after Inpex was found to have underestimated emissions from its Darwin LNG project. Industry will fund the $2 million upgrades to the NT Environment Protection Authority's monitoring capacity.
Australia's climate change minister, Chris Bowen, declared the country can transition from fossil fuel exports to clean energy products, leveraging its renewable potential to become a "renewable energy superpower." Speaking at climate talks in Bonn, Germany, Bowen acknowledged the shrinking global market for fossil fuels and highlighted Australia's advantages in solar, wind, and battery technology, suggesting exports of green hydrogen, electricity, and even "green AI" could decarbonize other nations. The minister will co-host the upcoming UN climate summit, Cop31, in Turkey.
Analysis of health records shows emergency hospital admissions in central London decreased by 3% per year after the introduction of the T-charge and Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez), with significant reductions in heart and breathing problem admissions.
Die EU steht vor einem Dilemma beim Emissionshandel: Strengere Klimaziele erhöhen die CO₂-Preise, was zu Abwanderung von Industrien und Unmut bei Verbrauchern führt. Ein vereinbarter Preispuffer für Heizen und Fahren soll Abhilfe schaffen.
EU-Institutionen haben sich auf einen Preispuffer für den neuen Emissionshandel (ETS2) für Gebäude und Verkehr geeinigt. Ab 2028 sollen CO2-Emissionen aus Heizen und fossilen Kraftstoffen bepreist werden, mit einem Puffer zur Stabilisierung der Preise.
Taipei Fubon Bank held a workshop for SMEs on net-zero carbon emissions, offering AI tools for carbon management and addressing challenges like insufficient capacity and resources. The bank has also increased green investments and issued sustainable bonds.
Die IG Metall warnt vor einer Rücknahme von Klimavorgaben in der Stahlindustrie und kritisiert Pläne zur Aufweichung des EU-Emissionshandels. Die Gewerkschaft fordert Planbarkeit für Investitionen in "grünen Stahl" und betont die Bedeutung von 20.000 Arbeitsplätzen.
Die EU hat strengere Preiskontrollen für den neuen CO₂-Emissionshandel ETS2 vereinbart. Bei einem Preis über 45 Euro sollen mehr zusätzliche Zertifikate freigegeben werden, um steigende Kosten für Verbraucher abzufedern. Das System tritt 2028 in Kraft.
Climate scientists have retired their most extreme warming scenario (RCP 8.5), which predicted up to 4.5C warming by 2100. This move, based on updated emissions trends and policy, has been misinterpreted by some, including Donald Trump and Chris Mitchell, as proof that climate science is wrong, rather than an acknowledgment that the worst-case future is now less plausible due to decarbonization efforts.
London City Airport's plan to allow larger aircraft like the A320neo by lowering the flight approach path faces opposition from the London Assembly's environment committee due to concerns over increased noise, emissions, and potential for more flights.
Weakened UK electric car sales rules may increase CO2 emissions by 17m tonnes by 2030, driven by a 48% rise in plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales, which emit more than anticipated due to underuse of battery mode.
The 2026 World Cup, to be held in the US, Canada, and Mexico, may become the most polluting tournament in football history due to its expanded format and reliance on air travel.
A new report, FIFA Climate Blind Spot by the New Weather Institute, warns the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico could be the most polluting football tournament, with emissions potentially rising to 15 million tonnes CO₂e due to expanded format and cross-continent travel.
Australia's greenhouse gas emissions have fallen 2.1% to their lowest point since the COVID pandemic, driven by clean energy replacing fossil fuels in electricity generation and a decline in transport emissions. EV sales have doubled, reaching 20% of new car sales.
Australia's greenhouse gas emissions dropped 2.1% in the year to December 2025, reaching their lowest point since the COVID pandemic. This decline is primarily driven by clean energy replacing fossil fuels in electricity generation and falling transport emissions, with electric vehicles playing a significant role.
Maruti Suzuki launched its first flex-fuel car, the Wagon R, aiming to support India's goals of reducing oil imports and carbon emissions. The technology allows vehicles to run on petrol and ethanol blends, with officials highlighting its potential to boost farmer income and rural economy.
Israeli airstrikes on Tehran's oil facilities on March 7th released sulfur dioxide emissions comparable to a small volcanic eruption, potentially causing acid rain and toxic air pollution affecting regions as far as China. The event also highlighted the growing capabilities of AI in medical diagnosis, though human doctors remain crucial for personalized treatment and risk assessment.
Vedanta Iron And Steel Ltd (VISL) has reduced, avoided, or sequestered nearly 2.5 million tonnes of carbon emissions over five years through sustainability initiatives. These include electric vehicles, sustainable logistics, waste heat recovery power, and extensive tree plantation drives.
The EU Commission's plan to link emissions trading relief for companies to investments in green transformation is criticized as a misguided approach. The author argues that companies need relief to remain competitive internationally and that current high energy prices make green investments economically challenging.
英国政府公布新气候目标，计划到2040年在1990年基础上减排87%。此举旨在加速清洁能源转型，降低对国际化石燃料依赖，并应对地缘冲突引发的能源价格波动。然而，实现目标需产业与民生全面变革，社会对此仍存分歧。
Shandong province leads China in carbon market participation, with companies trading over 17 million tons of carbon credits in 2025. The province also achieved significant improvements in air and water quality, and biodiversity.
The EU Commission's plan to link emissions trading relief for companies to investments in green transformation is criticized as a misguided approach. Critics argue that companies need cost reductions to remain competitive internationally, and that forcing green investments, especially with high energy prices, could be economically counterproductive.
Poland's deputy climate minister, Krzysztof Bolesta, described the EU's pace of carbon emission cuts under the Emissions Trading System (ETS) as "insane," warning it could cripple industry. He called for a review of free pollution permits, ahead of the Commission's expected decision in July.
Germany's Chiemgauer, a local currency featuring insects, has evolved from a classroom experiment into a tool for reducing carbon emissions. Launched in 2003 to support local businesses, it now incentivizes climate-friendly actions like installing solar panels, saving CO2 and promoting local economies.
