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Google DeepMind Achieves Revolutionary Breakthrough in Weather Forecasting Technology
In a groundbreaking development, Google DeepMind has revealed its latest artificial intelligence weather prediction model, GenCast, which has demonstrated superior performance over traditional forecasting methods for predictions extending…
Global Insurance Natural Catastrophe Losses Surge Past £135 Billion in 2024
Insurance losses from natural catastrophes are projected to exceed £135 billion in 2024, marking the fifth consecutive year losses have surpassed the £100 billion threshold. The staggering figures have prompted urgent calls from leading…
Climate Crisis Could Force First UK Town Centre Abandonment Due To Flooding
The historic market town of Tenbury Wells in Worcestershire faces an existential threat as recurring floods devastate local businesses, potentially marking it as the first UK town centre to be abandoned due to climate change-induced…
Ugandas Ambitious Plan for Worlds Longest Heated Oil Pipeline Targets 2027 Launch Despite…
Uganda's contentious £4 billion heated oil pipeline project remains on track for a 2027 operational launch, despite facing significant delays attributed to environmental activism and financing challenges, according to the country's energy…
RWE Slashes €55bn Euro Renewable Energy Investment Plans Following Trump Victory Prospects
German power giant RWE has announced a significant scaling back of its €55bn renewable energy investment strategy, marking a pivotal shift in response to Donald Trump's potential return to the US presidency. The company, amongst Europe's…
Drax Group Elevates Profit Outlook as Wind Energy Production Dips
British power generation giant Drax has lifted its annual profit forecast, capitalising on reduced wind farm output across the UK energy network. The North Yorkshire-based enterprise anticipates adjusted earnings to reach the upper…
Shell Wins Dutch Climate Case Appeal in Landmark Legal Battle|
In a significant legal victory, Shell has successfully overturned a landmark Dutch court ruling that had ordered the oil giant to slash its greenhouse gas emissions by 45% before 2030. The Court of Appeal in The Hague determined that whilst…
Spanish Premier Announces €10bn Euro Aid Package Following Devastating Mediterranean Floods
Spain's government has unveiled a substantial €10bn aid package to address the catastrophic flooding that has claimed 217 lives in the country's southeastern regions, with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez emphasising that "climate change…
Azerbaijan Plans New Oil and Gas Expansion Despite Hosting UN Climate Summit COP29
The Azerbaijani state oil and gas enterprise is set to significantly boost its fossil fuel production whilst simultaneously serving as the host nation for the UN COP29 climate summit, according to fresh analysis.
Data examined by…
BMW wants the ban on petrol and diesel car sales by 2035 to be lifted
BMW has asked the European Commission reconsider its plan to ban all new petrol and diesel engines by 2035.
Oliver Zipse said that the European Union's ban on the sale of zero-emission cars was a response to the "trend towards pessimism"…
Bacteria Revolutionising Rare Metal Extraction for Green Tech
As the world grapples with the pressing issue of climate change, scientists at the University of Edinburgh have forged an unconventional partnership in their quest for sustainable solutions. By harnessing the power of bacteria, they aim to…
BP will give investors $7bn in this year’s expansion of oil operations
BP shareholders will receive a payout of several billion dollars this year, after the oil giant announced better-than-expected quarterly profits of nearly $2.8bn.
After reducing its green investments, the oil company angered…
Azerbaijan launches climate fund with $500mn in oil money
Petrostate Azerbaijan is planning to raise at least $500mn to fund green projects as its first step in marshalling climate finance before the UN COP29 Summit it will be hosting in November.
Baku plans to launch the project under the…
Climate activists bombard the courts with actions against oil executives
A report by the London School of Economics found that climate campaigners are suing energy companies to stop the use of fossil-fuels.
The LSE has found that there are currently 132 climate-related cases in British law, an increase from…
Shell stops construction of a huge biodiesel facility in Rotterdam
Shell has suspended the construction of Europe's biggest biofuel plant, which was to convert waste by the end the decade into green jet fuel or biodiesel.
The oil company announced on Tuesday that it will "temporarily" pause work on one…
Denmark will charge farmers €100 per cow as the first carbon tax in agriculture
Denmark has announced the first carbon tax in agriculture. Cattle farmers will be charged nearly €100 per year for each cow's greenhouse gas emissions.
After months of difficult negotiations with trade groups and environmental groups,…
EasyJet, Ryanair and Brussels criticise each other in net zero row
EasyJet and Ryanair have reacted angrily to a recent decision by the EU that long haul flights would be excluded from their crackdown on jet emission.
Budget airlines said that the announcement made on Wednesday will be a mockery to…
WWF shelved River Wye pollution report to keep Tesco happy
The Observer has learned that the wildlife charity WWF-UK has shelved an important report warning of the damage caused by intensive chicken production to the River Wye.
Tesco has donated more than £6m to the charity since 2018. Tesco has…