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.
EU gas investment undermines bloc’s climate goals: analysis
The EU's investment arm risks torpedoing the bloc's commitment to abide by climate goals by financing gas infrastructure projects, according to new analysis
European Commission calls for zero net-emissions goal on climate
The European Commission adopted a strategic long-term vision that targets a climate neutral Europe by 2050.
Worldwide record high temperatures
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Even 2°C warming means more lethal heatwaves by 2100: study
Climate change will increase the frequency of lethal heatwaves even if humanity caps global warming at two degrees Celsius, scientists say.