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California is experiencing an intense heat wave, increasing energy demand and requiring conservation measures.
California is experiencing an intense heat wave, increasing energy demand and requiring conservation measures.
Storm Beryl hit Texas, causing flooding and massive power outages. Five people lost their lives, thousands are without power, and the Houston area is severely affected.
Storm Beryl hit Texas, causing flooding and massive power outages. Five people lost their lives, thousands are without power, and the Houston area is severely affected.
Forest fires in Alberta continue to ravage the area around Suncor Energy's oil sands site, disrupting production. Local authorities and the company take steps to protect infrastructure and employees.
Forest fires in Alberta continue to ravage the area around Suncor Energy's oil sands site, disrupting production. Local authorities and the company take steps to protect infrastructure and employees.
The Biden administration decides to maintain the protection of 11 million hectares in Alaska, blocking mining and oil projects initiated by the previous administration, including the construction of the Ambler Highway.
The Biden administration decides to maintain the protection of 11 million hectares in Alaska, blocking mining and oil projects initiated by the previous administration, including the construction of the Ambler Highway.
Greenhouse gas emissions in France continue to fall, recording a 5.3% drop in the first quarter of 2024 compared with the same period in 2023, according to Citepa. This trend confirms the momentum observed in 2023.
Greenhouse gas emissions in France continue to fall, recording a 5.3% drop in the first quarter of 2024 compared with the same period in 2023, according to Citepa. This trend confirms the momentum observed in 2023.
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.

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