More than half of European companies (53%) are now investing in climate actions, such as energy efficiency and emissions reductions, according to an investment report by the European Investment Bank (EIB).However, energy security concerns have also weighed on some decarbonization investment decisions.

Offshore wind turbines repel seabirds, according to a German study, underscoring the importance of minimizing impacts on biodiversity.

The British court rejected the appeal of the NGO Friends of the Earth against a governmental authorization for the construction of a new coal mine in the northwest of England. Opponents, including Friends of the Earth, have decided to challenge this decision in the same court.

Twitch Hill Solar Farm is a new renewable energy project that will provide clean, renewable energy. This project, aligned with the long-term business strategy of investing in sustainable green infrastructure, is a testament to the success of the partnership between Low Carbon Alliance, Cheswell Grange and Lynher Energy.

The Low Level Test Reactor at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is being demolished due to high degradation and contamination, despite its important role in nuclear research. Workers use high-tech equipment to dismantle the facility and remove radioactive materials.

The supertanker Nautica purchased by the UN to recover the cargo of an abandoned oil tanker off the coast of Yemen has left China, an important step in an operation to avoid an oil spill in the Red Sea. The ship is expected to arrive in early May and the UN needs $129 million for the first phase of the rescue.

Investors led by Follow This are calling on TotalEnergies to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris Agreement. The coalition of 17 investors managing $1.1 trillion will file an advisory resolution at the shareholders' meeting on May 26.

PPL Corporation's subsidiaries, Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, in collaboration with EPRI and the Universities of Kentucky and Michigan, are evaluating the feasibility of large-scale carbon capture at the Cane Run power plant in Kentucky. This study could lead to the world's first large-scale carbon capture and storage pilot unit.

Greenhouse gas emissions in France fell in 2022, according to Citepa, due to government climate policy and cyclical effects. However, this reduction is still insufficient to achieve the goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.

A proposed wind farm near a nature reserve in South Africa is causing concern among conservationists, who fear the turbines could harm the reserve's elephants. Despite approval from the Ministry of the Environment and an environmental impact assessment, critics are considering further legal action because of the risks to the pachyderms.

The Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance has released new guidance for its members on how to approach the oil and gas industry. The goal of the alliance is to reduce the economic and investment risks associated with climate change.

The Australian government has reached a landmark agreement that will require the country's biggest polluters, including coal mines and gas-fired power stations, to reduce their net emissions by almost 5% a year until 2030.

The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has warned about the precarious situation at the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine. The risk of a major nuclear accident is real and requires urgent intervention by the competent authorities to ensure the protection of nuclear safety.

The Kuwait Oil Company has declared a "state of emergency" after an oil leak in the west of the country. Although no injuries were reported and oil production was not affected, environmentalists denounce a "recurring problem" in the country.

The wreck of the Princess Empress, containing 800,000 liters of fuel oil, was found three weeks after it sank off the Philippines, causing an oil spill.

In Germany, greenhouse gas emissions fell by almost 2% last year, reaching the target set for 2022 despite the energy crisis. Renewables and lower industrial production were the main factors in this reduction.

The U.S. government has given its approval for the Willow oil project. The environmental associations have announced their intention to take the government to court for not considering alternatives to mitigate the negative effects of the project.

The European Parliament has adopted an ambitious law to accelerate the energy transition of buildings in the European Union. Greenhouse gas emissions from buildings account for 36% of the EU's total emissions, so strong action is needed to reduce their environmental impact.

UN takes emergency action to avert major environmental disaster off Yemen. Faced with the threat of a catastrophic oil spill, the organization purchased a supertanker to house the cargo of an abandoned tanker.

EQX Biome recently proposed to invest $400 million in conservation projects to protect endangered forest areas in the Congo Basin region of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Malaysia faces a major challenge in meeting its ambitious greenhouse gas emission reduction and carbon neutrality targets by 2050. According to IRENA, the country needs to double its investment in renewable energy to a minimum of $375 billion.

According to an IEA analysis, thanks to the growth in the use of renewable energy, CO2 emissions have increased by 1% in 2022, much less than had been feared.

A Philippine oil tanker, the Princess Empress, sank at sea with 800,000 liters of fuel oil on board, causing a spill that spread over 24 km² of water. Authorities are trying to find the vessel to contain the leak and avoid an environmental disaster in the region.

Sámi activists and Greta Thunberg gathered in front of the Norwegian Ministry of Energy yesterday to protest against the violation of fundamental rights through a wind turbine project still in place despite a court decision.

Bill Gates says he is optimistic about climate innovation even though the 1.5 degree Celsius target seems out of reach.