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Portugal’s cork forests are major carbon sinks – but they face threats from climate change

Portugal is the world’s leading producer of cork. In 2023, cork exports achieved a record value of €1.2 billion, 75…

Is Russia ready for climate change? Mass floods expose lack of adaptation, campaigners say

On 9 April, days after a dam burst caused disastrous flooding in southern Russia, Yulia Navalnya blasted the government’s handling…

Ocean protection and solar balconies: Positive environmental stories from 2024

Eco-anxiety, climate doom, environmental existential dread – as green journalists, we see these terms used a lot – and often…

Worst wine harvest in 62 years blamed on ‘extreme’ weather and climate change

Global wine production reached a historic low in 2023 and climate change could be to blame, a new report has…

Did climate change make Dubai’s deadly flooding worse? Scientists think it’s very likely

Circumstantial evidence points to climate change as worsening the deadly deluge that just flooded Dubai and other parts of the…

It’s time for France to amplify its climate leadership

As nations grapple with the monumental task of transitioning to renewable energy and building climate resilience, the need for equitable…

‘No confidence’: Scottish coalition government collapses in battle over climate targets

Scotland’s leader is facing a fight for his political survival after he ended a three-year power-sharing agreement with the Scottish…

‘Red flag’: Bug splats on cars reveal a staggering drop in insect numbers over last 20 years

A new survey recording ‘bug splats’ has reported a “staggering” drop in the number of insects squashed on cars. The…

MEPs agree to give European clean tech manufacturing a boost

Companies operating in Europe renewable energy and other clean tech sectors are set to enjoy streamlined permitting and public procurement…

‘A good start’: Germany, Spain and France propose billionaire tax to help tackle climate crisis

Leaders from Germany and Spain are calling for a global tax on billionaires to help tackle the costs of the…

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