01/12/2022

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Aquind project: the Environmental Authority wants to assess the project’s impact

The Environmental Authority recommends an in-depth assessment of the environmental impacts of the private electricity interconnection project between France and Great Britain.

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Aquind project: the Environmental Authority wants to assess the project’s impact

The Environmental Authority recommends an in-depth assessment of the environmental impacts of the private electricity interconnection project between France and Great Britain.

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Expanding the urban canopy in Canada

The Canadian federal government and its partners are boosting the two-billion-tree planting program, strengthening urban canopies and supporting employment.

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Expanding the urban canopy in Canada

The Canadian federal government and its partners are boosting the two-billion-tree planting program, strengthening urban canopies and supporting employment.

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France: decline in the carbon storage capacity of French forests

A recent study reveals a worrying future for France's forests, which are essential for CO2 storage, against a backdrop of accelerating climate change.

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France: decline in the carbon storage capacity of French forests

A recent study reveals a worrying future for France's forests, which are essential for CO2 storage, against a backdrop of accelerating climate change.

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Canada: government mobilization against fires in Fort McMurray

Canada is stepping up its efforts against the forest fires threatening Fort McMurray, with a financial aid plan announced by federal and provincial authorities.

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Canada: government mobilization against fires in Fort McMurray

Canada is stepping up its efforts against the forest fires threatening Fort McMurray, with a financial aid plan announced by federal and provincial authorities.

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Lithium mining tensions in North Carolina

In North Carolina, local residents are concerned about the environmental and social impacts of lithium mining by Piedmont Lithium.

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Lithium mining tensions in North Carolina

In North Carolina, local residents are concerned about the environmental and social impacts of lithium mining by Piedmont Lithium.

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Energy transition delayed: major economic and climatic impact

A five-year delay in the energy transition could cost up to $48 trillion and raise global temperatures by 3°C.

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Energy transition delayed: major economic and climatic impact

A five-year delay in the energy transition could cost up to $48 trillion and raise global temperatures by 3°C.

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French banks face the challenge of low-carbon financing

According to the NGO Reclaim Finance, only 17.3% of the financing provided by the four major French banks to the European oil majors between 2020 and 2023 was allocated to "low-carbon" projects.

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French banks face the challenge of low-carbon financing

According to the NGO Reclaim Finance, only 17.3% of the financing provided by the four major French banks to the European oil majors between 2020 and 2023 was allocated to "low-carbon" projects.

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Disaster in Brazil: Call for a “Marshall Plan” after the floods

Brazil is facing an unprecedented crisis, with massive flooding devastating the Rio Grande do Sul and prompting urgent calls for international aid.

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Disaster in Brazil: Call for a “Marshall Plan” after the floods

Brazil is facing an unprecedented crisis, with massive flooding devastating the Rio Grande do Sul and prompting urgent calls for international aid.

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Alok Shukla: Hasdeo Aranya’s defender against mining in India

Goldman Prize winner Alok Shukla continues his fight to protect India's Hasdeo Aranya forest, preventing the exploitation of its resources by large mining conglomerates.

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Alok Shukla: Hasdeo Aranya’s defender against mining in India

Goldman Prize winner Alok Shukla continues his fight to protect India's Hasdeo Aranya forest, preventing the exploitation of its resources by large mining conglomerates.

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Towards a global treaty against plastic pollution

In Ottawa, negotiations on the world's first treaty against plastic pollution are seeking a consensus, despite sharp divisions.

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Towards a global treaty against plastic pollution

In Ottawa, negotiations on the world's first treaty against plastic pollution are seeking a consensus, despite sharp divisions.

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Drought: Colombia stops exporting electricity to Ecuador

Colombia recently halted its electricity exports to Ecuador, a decision taken in response to a persistent drought that threatens the stability of its hydroelectric power grid.

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Drought: Colombia stops exporting electricity to Ecuador

Colombia recently halted its electricity exports to Ecuador, a decision taken in response to a persistent drought that threatens the stability of its hydroelectric power grid.

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Artificial intelligence to combat methane leaks

In Paris, engineering company Kayrros harnesses satellites and AI to detect methane leaks, helping to fight global warming more effectively.

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Artificial intelligence to combat methane leaks

In Paris, engineering company Kayrros harnesses satellites and AI to detect methane leaks, helping to fight global warming more effectively.

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France: An observatory on the impact of renewable energies on nature

In France, a national observatory launched by a recent decree will assess the impact of photovoltaic and wind power installations on biodiversity.

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France: An observatory on the impact of renewable energies on nature

In France, a national observatory launched by a recent decree will assess the impact of photovoltaic and wind power installations on biodiversity.

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France: Valgo penalized for illegal waste management

Valgo has been fined 60,000 euros for illegally burying waste on the site of the former Petroplus refinery in Petit-Couronne, Seine-Maritime.

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France: Valgo penalized for illegal waste management

Valgo has been fined 60,000 euros for illegally burying waste on the site of the former Petroplus refinery in Petit-Couronne, Seine-Maritime.

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CO2 emissions: accused of inaction, Shell goes to court again

Shell is appealing a ruling requiring it to cut its CO2 emissions by 45% by 2030.

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CO2 emissions: accused of inaction, Shell goes to court again

Shell is appealing a ruling requiring it to cut its CO2 emissions by 45% by 2030.

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Carbon footprint: TotalEnergies loses court case against Greenpeace

On the occasion of its 100th anniversary, TotalEnergies suffers a legal setback against Greenpeace. The NGO, accused by TotalEnergies of disseminating misleading information about its CO2 emissions, has had its legal action quashed by the courts.

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Carbon footprint: TotalEnergies loses court case against Greenpeace

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Reforestation: Potentially adverse effects on the climate

Scientists reveal that reforestation can increase global warming in certain areas.

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Reforestation: Potentially adverse effects on the climate

Scientists reveal that reforestation can increase global warming in certain areas.

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France: Record drop in GHG emissions in 2023

In 2023, France recorded a historic 4.8% drop in its greenhouse gas emissions, surpassing the results of previous years.

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France: Record drop in GHG emissions in 2023

In 2023, France recorded a historic 4.8% drop in its greenhouse gas emissions, surpassing the results of previous years.

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Cambridge University suspends donations from fossil fuel companies

Cambridge University has decided to temporarily suspend the acceptance of donations from the oil and gas sector, in response to a recent report on the implications for its reputation.

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Cambridge University suspends donations from fossil fuel companies

Cambridge University has decided to temporarily suspend the acceptance of donations from the oil and gas sector, in response to a recent report on the implications for its reputation.

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Germany Juggles Climate Success and Industrial Challenges

Germany is juggling climate successes with economic challenges and industrial constraints.

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Germany Juggles Climate Success and Industrial Challenges

Germany is juggling climate successes with economic challenges and industrial constraints.

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French Guiana: UN complaint against the construction of a solar power plant

In French Guiana, indigenous peoples have lodged a complaint with the UN against the construction of a photovoltaic power plant, criticizing its environmental impact.

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French Guiana: UN complaint against the construction of a solar power plant

In French Guiana, indigenous peoples have lodged a complaint with the UN against the construction of a photovoltaic power plant, criticizing its environmental impact.

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Reducing methane emissions: a major challenge

Methane emissions remain a major challenge for climate alignment. A new analysis by the IEA reveals the key prospects for reducing methane emissions.

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Reducing methane emissions: a major challenge

Methane emissions remain a major challenge for climate alignment. A new analysis by the IEA reveals the key prospects for reducing methane emissions.

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Indonesia’s methane emissions largely underestimated

A report by London-based think-tank Ember reveals a critical underestimation of methane emissions from the Indonesian coal industry.

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Indonesia’s methane emissions largely underestimated

A report by London-based think-tank Ember reveals a critical underestimation of methane emissions from the Indonesian coal industry.

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Combating Methane Emissions: Challenges and Prospects

A recent analysis by the International Energy Agency (IEA) highlights the persistent challenges posed by methane emissions from the fossil fuel industry, despite the solutions available. This environmental issue calls for immediate, coordinated action.

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Combating Methane Emissions: Challenges and Prospects

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California oil spill: Investigation into the cause

Emergency response to the discovery of an oil slick off Huntington Beach, with an ongoing investigation into its origin.

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California oil spill: Investigation into the cause

Emergency response to the discovery of an oil slick off Huntington Beach, with an ongoing investigation into its origin.

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Climate: France faces €1.1 billion penalty

France, faced with a legal penalty of 1.1 billion euros for climate inaction, finds itself at the heart of a crucial debate on its environmental responsibility. This initiative, initiated by NGOs under the banner "l'Affaire du siècle", highlights the gap between climate commitments and concrete government action.

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Climate: France faces €1.1 billion penalty

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