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Frequent and prolonged power cuts are making daily life worse for Egyptians in the sweltering heat. Infrastructure, electrical appliances and even people's health suffer.
Frequent and prolonged power cuts are making daily life worse for Egyptians in the sweltering heat. Infrastructure, electrical appliances and even people's health suffer.
An oil leak of undetermined extent has contaminated the Napo River, a major tributary of the Amazon, impacting local communities, according to Petroecuador.
An oil leak of undetermined extent has contaminated the Napo River, a major tributary of the Amazon, impacting local communities, according to Petroecuador.
An international survey reveals that 80% of the world's population is calling for stricter climate measures from governments, a demand that is growing particularly in poorer countries.
An international survey reveals that 80% of the world's population is calling for stricter climate measures from governments, a demand that is growing particularly in poorer countries.
Sweden's 2% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2023 is welcomed, but experts fear that current government policies will reverse the trend.
Sweden's 2% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2023 is welcomed, but experts fear that current government policies will reverse the trend.
Electricity demand in northern India reaches record levels due to intense heat wave. The government has announced measures to import electricity to meet this demand.
Electricity demand in northern India reaches record levels due to intense heat wave. The government has announced measures to import electricity to meet this demand.
Global warming caused by human activities is reaching unprecedented levels, warn researchers, underlining the urgent need for decisive action to limit temperature rises.
Global warming caused by human activities is reaching unprecedented levels, warn researchers, underlining the urgent need for decisive action to limit temperature rises.
Capturing and sustainably storing 4 times more CO2 than current levels by 2050 will be essential to limit global warming.
Capturing and sustainably storing 4 times more CO2 than current levels by 2050 will be essential to limit global warming.
Despite significant progress, the world is still on a warming trajectory of 2.7°C. The UN calls for intensified efforts to reach the 1.5°C target set by the Paris Agreement.
Despite significant progress, the world is still on a warming trajectory of 2.7°C. The UN calls for intensified efforts to reach the 1.5°C target set by the Paris Agreement.
France fails to meet its carbon budget for 2019-2023 due to insufficient CO2 sequestration by forests and soils, despite significant progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
France fails to meet its carbon budget for 2019-2023 due to insufficient CO2 sequestration by forests and soils, despite significant progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The Environmental Authority recommends an in-depth assessment of the environmental impacts of the private electricity interconnection project between France and Great Britain.
The Environmental Authority recommends an in-depth assessment of the environmental impacts of the private electricity interconnection project between France and Great Britain.
The Canadian federal government and its partners are boosting the two-billion-tree planting program, strengthening urban canopies and supporting employment.
The Canadian federal government and its partners are boosting the two-billion-tree planting program, strengthening urban canopies and supporting employment.
A recent study reveals a worrying future for France's forests, which are essential for CO2 storage, against a backdrop of accelerating climate change.
A recent study reveals a worrying future for France's forests, which are essential for CO2 storage, against a backdrop of accelerating climate change.
Canada is stepping up its efforts against the forest fires threatening Fort McMurray, with a financial aid plan announced by federal and provincial authorities.
Canada is stepping up its efforts against the forest fires threatening Fort McMurray, with a financial aid plan announced by federal and provincial authorities.
In North Carolina, local residents are concerned about the environmental and social impacts of lithium mining by Piedmont Lithium.
In North Carolina, local residents are concerned about the environmental and social impacts of lithium mining by Piedmont Lithium.
A five-year delay in the energy transition could cost up to $48 trillion and raise global temperatures by 3°C.
A five-year delay in the energy transition could cost up to $48 trillion and raise global temperatures by 3°C.
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.
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.
Brazil is facing an unprecedented crisis, with massive flooding devastating the Rio Grande do Sul and prompting urgent calls for international aid.
Brazil is facing an unprecedented crisis, with massive flooding devastating the Rio Grande do Sul and prompting urgent calls for international aid.
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.
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.
In Ottawa, negotiations on the world's first treaty against plastic pollution are seeking a consensus, despite sharp divisions.
In Ottawa, negotiations on the world's first treaty against plastic pollution are seeking a consensus, despite sharp divisions.
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.
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.
In Paris, engineering company Kayrros harnesses satellites and AI to detect methane leaks, helping to fight global warming more effectively.
In Paris, engineering company Kayrros harnesses satellites and AI to detect methane leaks, helping to fight global warming more effectively.
In France, a national observatory launched by a recent decree will assess the impact of photovoltaic and wind power installations on biodiversity.
In France, a national observatory launched by a recent decree will assess the impact of photovoltaic and wind power installations on biodiversity.
Valgo has been fined 60,000 euros for illegally burying waste on the site of the former Petroplus refinery in Petit-Couronne, Seine-Maritime.
Valgo has been fined 60,000 euros for illegally burying waste on the site of the former Petroplus refinery in Petit-Couronne, Seine-Maritime.
Shell is appealing a ruling requiring it to cut its CO2 emissions by 45% by 2030.
Shell is appealing a ruling requiring it to cut its CO2 emissions by 45% by 2030.
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.
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.
Scientists reveal that reforestation can increase global warming in certain areas.
Scientists reveal that reforestation can increase global warming in certain areas.

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