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Sustainability
Inditex sees surge in transport emissions amid shipping disruptions
Zara owner Inditex reported a 10% rise in transport emissions in 2024, driven by increased air freight to avoid shipping delays caused by Red Sea disruptions. While the retailer made progress in reducing sourcing-related emissions, it faces challenges in meeting its long-term climate targets.
01:49
Ireland donates €15 million to Brazil's Amazon Fund
Ireland has committed €15 million ($16.3 million) to Brazil's Amazon Fund over the next three years, aiming to support efforts to combat deforestation in the world's largest tropical rainforest.
00:41
Global banking climate alliance reviews rules after major exits
The world’s leading banking climate coalition is reassessing its membership rules following the departure of major banks and slower-than-expected progress on climate goals, its chair told Reuters.
11:40
Floods and Droughts
Cities face 'whiplash' of floods, droughts as temperatures rise, study warns
A WaterAid study finds major cities swinging between droughts and floods as climate change disrupts water cycles. Asia faces more floods, while Europe and the Middle East dry out. Cities like Hangzhou and Jakarta suffer extreme shifts, urging urgent infrastructure adaptation.
15:30
Climate change could decrease the number of satellites capable of operating sustainably in space
Climate change is threatening the sustainability of low Earth orbit, with new research from MIT revealing that shrinking atmospheric layers could significantly reduce the number of satellites able to operate safely by the end of the century.
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Bulgaria set to join to Green Energy Corridor
Bulgaria can play a key role in the development of the Green Energy Corridor project, - said Energy Minister, Zhecho Stankov, at the 10th ministerial meeting in connection with the strategic partnership agreement for the development and transmission of green energy.
02:25
COP30 president urges shift from talks to action on climate commitments
The United Nations climate summit model is showing its limits, despite decades of negotiations, said COP30 President Andre Correa do Lago, calling for a new era focused on action rather than prolonged talks.
23:00
Greenland
Greenland sharks can live up to 400 years and remain cancer-free; here's the science behind it
New research on Greenland sharks reveals genetic traits linked to their 400-year lifespan and resistance to cancer. Multiple copies of genes related to immune function and DNA repair may hold key insights for human aging and health.
18:07
Glacial Loss
World's glaciers are losing record ice as global temperatures climb, U.N. says
Glaciers around the world are melting at an alarming rate, with the last three years seeing the largest mass loss on record, according to a UNESCO report. The accelerated ice loss, driven by climate change, is contributing to rising sea levels.
16:58
Climate Crisis
UN weather agency reports record 2024 temperatures driving accelerated ice loss and rising sea levels
Record greenhouse gas levels in 2024 have driven global temperatures to an all-time high, accelerating the loss of glaciers and sea ice, raising sea levels, and bringing the world closer to a key climate threshold, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
20:15
World goes dark in commemoration of 'Earth hour'
The Sydney opera house, and other iconic national monuments round the world turned off their lights at 8:30pm local time to commemorate earth hour.
16:34
UK government to plant first national forest in 30 years
A new national forest stretching from the Cotswolds to the Mendips is set to be created, the UK government has announced. 20 million trees set to be planted across the West of England in the coming decades, creating at least 2,500 hectares of new woodland.
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17:36
NASA astronauts Wilmore and Williams return to Earth after prolonged mission
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams completed an unexpectedly long 286-day mission on the ISS, returning to Earth aboard a SpaceX capsule after delays caused by technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner.
21:30
European Defense
Sweden's prime minister says that buying US weapons is not a security risk
Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stated on Thursday that purchasing U.S. weapons does not pose a security risk for his country, but emphasized the need for Europe to reduce its reliance on American defense systems. His comments come amid growing discussions within Europe.
11:48
Chinese scientists
Chinese scientists develop cancer treatment that makes tumors mimic 'pork'
In a groundbreaking study published in Cell on January 18, Chinese researchers have unveiled a novel cancer treatment that ingeniously disguises tumors as pig tissue, triggering the body’s immune system to mount a hyperacute rejection response against the cancer cells.
20:46
Trump - Putin
Trump, Putin agree to Russia-Ukraine energy infrastructure ceasefire for 30 days
Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Tuesday to a proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump that Russia and Ukraine cease attacking each other's energy infrastructure for 30 days, the Kremlin said following a lengthy phone discussion between the leaders.
13:41
Armenian forces open fire on Azerbaijani positions near Goris
On March 16, at around 09:45, Armenian armed forces opened fire on Azerbaijani positions located in the direction of the Digh settlement in the Goris region, using firearms, according to Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defence.
15:00
Antarctica
Antarctica’s ozone hole is healing and is expected to disappear entirely in the near future
A new MIT study confirms that the ozone hole over Antarctica is healing, thanks to global efforts to reduce ozone-depleting substances, with full recovery possible in the next decade.
03:20
Severe floods hit eastern Spain after torrential rains
Torrential rains triggered severe flooding in eastern Spain on Thursday, sweeping away cars and forcing school evacuations. Authorities closed roads in Murcia, Valencia, and Catalonia, with officials urging residents to stay indoors.
17:06
Climate Commitment
UK reaffirms commitment to climate goals amid US Paris exit
Despite the US exit from the Paris Agreement, UK climate envoy Rachel Kyte reaffirms Britain’s commitment to climate goals, stressing the importance of global action and green energy investments.
10:07
UNDP to support conserving ecosystem in Northern Kazakhstan
The United Nations Development Programme has kicked off a project aimed at supporting the resilience of agricultural production and conserving ecosystems in Northern Kazakhstan.
15:08
Arctic doomsday seed vault gets more than 14,000 new samples
A "doomsday" vault storing food crop seeds from around the world in man-made caves on a remote Norwegian Arctic island will receive more than 14,000 new samples on Tuesday, a custodian of the facility said.
01:25
Brazilian City of Buriticupu Faces Crisis as Sinkholes Expand
The city of Buriticupu, in Brazil’s northeastern Amazon, is facing a worsening crisis as massive sinkholes continue to expand, forcing authorities to declare a state of emergency. More than 1,200 residents are at risk of losing their homes.
04:05
Greece’s Water Crisis Deepens Amid Climate Change and Aging Infrastructure
Greece is struggling with severe water shortages as climate change intensifies droughts and aging infrastructure leaks nearly half of its drinking water. The crisis threatens agriculture, public health, and daily life.
16:36
GREEN ENERGY
Azerbaijan approves Caspian Green Energy Corridor to Europe
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has approved an agreement between Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan on strategic partnership in the development and transmission of green energy.
15:24
GREEN ENERGY
UAE, France partner to drive clean energy in Africa and Asia
Masdar, TotalEnergies and EPointZero, the decarbonisation division of 2PointZero, have signed a Framework for Action (FFA) agreement to expand clean energy access across Africa and Asia.
18:30
Climate Lawsuit
Sweden’s Supreme Court Rejects Thunberg-Led Climate Lawsuit
Stockholm, Sweden, February 19, 2025 – Sweden’s Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that a class action lawsuit, initiated by climate activist Greta Thunberg and 299 other plaintiffs, cannot proceed in its current form.
12:48
Marine Tragedy
Over 150 false killer whales stranded on remote beach in Tasmania
Over 150 false killer whales have been stranded on a remote beach in Tasmania, Australia. Rescue teams are working to save the surviving dolphins, while the cause of the stranding remains under investigation.
15:49
BRICS
Rio de Janeiro will host BRICS leaders' summit in July
Brazil has announced the date and venue for the BRICS leaders' summit in 2025. It is planned to be held in Rio de Janeiro, from July 6 to 7.