Can we eat meat and still tame global warming?
Do we need to change our diet to save the planet? The UN warns climate change is threatening the world's food supply, even as the way we produce food fuels global warming
Land and climate: problems, solutions inextricably linked
The Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change has delivered the most comprehensive scientific overview yet of the links between the land we live off and global warming
Politics and finance dog EU climate zero efforts
Momentum is growing across Europe toward a mid-century target for climate neutrality that UN scientists say the world must embrace to avert catastrophe.
Finland takes over EU presidency from Romania in low-key handover
Finland takes over the rotating six-month EU presidency from Romania starting from July 1, and has adopted the motto "Sustainable Europe – Sustainable Future." Other topics such as Brexit, migration, human rights, among others, are on the agenda, as well.
EU, South America trade deal a ‘dark moment’ for farmers
European farmers and environmentalists have denounced a trade deal signed between the EU and South American countries, warning of unfair competition and dire climate consequences
Fuel subsidies defy green trend amid rising climate alarm
Even as warnings of climate catastrophe grow ever louder, new data shows the world is still spending billions of dollars every year to subsidise fossil fuels
Only eight EU countries to phase out coal by 2030
The EU says that eight of its 28 member countries aim to phase out coal-powered electricity by 2030, triggering charges it is missing the mark under the Paris climate deal.
New agenda calls for the EU to be more powerful
EU sets new goals for the next five years focusing on protecting citizens, boosting the economy and fighting for climate change.
How Europe is faring on renewable energy targets
The EU's use of renewable energy reached 17.5% in 2017, keeping it on track for a target of 20% by 2020, but some countries will need to make an extra effort to fulfil their obligations.
EU agrees first CO2 reductions for trucks, buses
The European Union wants to meet its goal by decreasing carbon dioxide emissions for new vehicles by 30 per cent.