Environment & Sustainability

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Revealed: ‘Corporate capture’ of UN aviation body by industry

Exclusive: Industry delegates outnumbered climate experts by 14 to one at recent ICAO meeting, thinktank says The UN aviation organisation has been captured by the industry, a report has concluded, leading to the urgent action required to tackle the sector’s…

Most Caribbean coral reefs to stop growing by 2040, study warns

Most coral reefs in the Caribbean could stop growing, and even start eroding, by 2040 if global warming continues unchecked, a new study finds.  Coral reefs, especially those near shores, protect valuable coastlines from flooding during cyclones and storm surges…

TfL says persistent offenders owe more than £700m in Ulez fines

Transport body promises to crack down on the small minority of people with four or more penalty notices Transport for London is promising to crack down on drivers who flout its ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) after revealing that 94% of…

Australia targets at least 62% emissions cut in the next decade

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia on Thursday set a new target of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by between 62% and 70% below 2005 levels by 2035. The new target adds to Australia’s ambition of a 43% cut by the end…