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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.
In 2023, France recorded a historic 4.8% drop in its greenhouse gas emissions, surpassing the results of previous years.
In 2023, France recorded a historic 4.8% drop in its greenhouse gas emissions, surpassing the results of previous years.
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.
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.
Germany is juggling climate successes with economic challenges and industrial constraints.
Germany is juggling climate successes with economic challenges and industrial constraints.
In French Guiana, indigenous peoples have lodged a complaint with the UN against the construction of a photovoltaic power plant, criticizing its environmental impact.
In French Guiana, indigenous peoples have lodged a complaint with the UN against the construction of a photovoltaic power plant, criticizing its environmental impact.
Methane emissions remain a major challenge for climate alignment. A new analysis by the IEA reveals the key prospects for reducing methane emissions.
Methane emissions remain a major challenge for climate alignment. A new analysis by the IEA reveals the key prospects for reducing methane emissions.
A report by London-based think-tank Ember reveals a critical underestimation of methane emissions from the Indonesian coal industry.
A report by London-based think-tank Ember reveals a critical underestimation of methane emissions from the Indonesian coal industry.
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.
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.
Emergency response to the discovery of an oil slick off Huntington Beach, with an ongoing investigation into its origin.
Emergency response to the discovery of an oil slick off Huntington Beach, with an ongoing investigation into its origin.
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.
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.
Barbara Creecy, South Africa's Minister of the Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, has distinguished herself as a major player in the fight against climate change and for the preservation of biodiversity. Her career dedicated to public service and the environment has made her a key figure in South Africa's political landscape.
Barbara Creecy, South Africa's Minister of the Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, has distinguished herself as a major player in the fight against climate change and for the preservation of biodiversity. Her career dedicated to public service and the environment has made her a key figure in South Africa's political landscape.
Global warming reaches unprecedented levels in 2023, prompting urgent action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adopt renewable energies, as COP28 moves towards its conclusion.
Global warming reaches unprecedented levels in 2023, prompting urgent action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adopt renewable energies, as COP28 moves towards its conclusion.
France is committed to a plan to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 5% a year until 2027, according to a recent government circular.
France is committed to a plan to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 5% a year until 2027, according to a recent government circular.
Scientists from the Global Carbon Project have announced that it is "inevitable" that global warming will exceed the 1.5°C threshold, with a 50% probability within the next seven years, underlining the urgency of taking action.
Scientists from the Global Carbon Project have announced that it is "inevitable" that global warming will exceed the 1.5°C threshold, with a 50% probability within the next seven years, underlining the urgency of taking action.
At COP28, small island nations, the first victims of climate change, are leading a crucial battle to limit warming to 1.5°C and move away from fossil fuels.
At COP28, small island nations, the first victims of climate change, are leading a crucial battle to limit warming to 1.5°C and move away from fossil fuels.
Al Gore raises major concerns about UAE greenhouse gas emissions at COP28, denouncing the impact of Adnoc.
Al Gore raises major concerns about UAE greenhouse gas emissions at COP28, denouncing the impact of Adnoc.
Sultan Al Jaber, President of COP28, speaks of the inevitable reduction in fossil fuels, without presenting it as essential to limiting global warming.
Sultan Al Jaber, President of COP28, speaks of the inevitable reduction in fossil fuels, without presenting it as essential to limiting global warming.
Under-investment in emerging economies poses a serious threat to global climate objectives, stresses the UN.
Under-investment in emerging economies poses a serious threat to global climate objectives, stresses the UN.
The United States, committed to an ambitious reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, is struggling to meet its 2030 targets.
The United States, committed to an ambitious reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, is struggling to meet its 2030 targets.

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