EU expands strategic mining abroad, what about urban mining?
The European Commission has selected 13 strategic mining projects in non-EU countries to secure access to critical raw materials.
UK on track to reach net zero by 2050, says climate watchdog
The UK can still reach its legally binding target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, according to the Climate Change Committee (CCC), the government’s independent climate adviser.
Europe rallies against desertification with new initiatives and global call to action
Europe has unveiled two major initiatives to combat desertification. “Desertification and drought demand urgent global action”, said Jessika Roswall, EU Commissioner for Environment.
Elisabeth Brinton: “Embedding sustainability at the core of business”
Seasoned entrepreneur, Elisabeth Brinton, a key figure in the energy transition, about embedding sustainability at the core of business.
Investment funds drop misleading sustainability claims
Starting May 21, 2025, investment funds in the EU with sustainability claims in their name must be able to prove that they are truly investing sustainably. Ahead of those new rules, more than 640 European investment funds have already changed their names.
Children born today face far greater climate extremes
Children born in 2020 will experience significantly more climate extremes over their lifetimes than previous generations, even if global warming is limited to internationally agreed targets. That is the conclusion of a new scientific study published in Nature. The research was conducted by a international team researchers led by Dr. Luke Grant and Prof. Wim […]
Outdoor industry leads the way in phasing out PFAS
After over 15 years of intensive effort, the outdoor industry is finally phasing out PFAS. Patagonia and Fjällräven have successfully removed the harmful material from their collections.