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Belgium raises climate ambition but faces gaps in delivery

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The European Commission has published its assessment of Belgium’s final updated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), acknowledging increased ambition while warning that stronger implementation efforts are still needed.

Scientists discover new butterfly genus while mapping the rapid evolution of tropical mimicry

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A new study of Adelpha butterflies reveals that tropical species evolve mimicry patterns faster than temperate ones, providing rare evidence for a "biodiversity feedback loop" driven by complex interactions between predators and their prey.

Shrubs cut carbon emissions in China’s largest desert

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A plan to cut carbon emissions in China: A forty-year project to green the Taklamakan Desert's edge has successfully created a measurable carbon sink. Research from the University of California, Riverside, shows that these hardy shrubs effectively pull carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

EU faces a €70 billion annual bill to adapt to climate change by 2050

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The European Union will need to invest around €70 billion every year until 2050 to adapt to the growing impacts of climate change, according to a new study commissioned by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA).

UN scientists declare “Era of Global Water Bankruptcy” as systems hit breaking point

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A landmark UN report has declared the world has entered an "era of global water bankruptcy," a post-crisis reality where critical water systems have suffered irreversible damage and can no longer meet humanity’s growing demands.

The race for rare earth and critical minerals: From risk to results

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Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe at Everest Group, examines the competition for rare earth and critical minerals, discussing how governments and companies can transform a contested supply chain into a sustainable economic opportunity.

Tiny earthquakes reveal hidden faults beneath Northern California’s coast

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Seismologists have discovered hidden faults at the Mendocino Triple Junction by tracking tiny earthquakes. This new five-piece model reveals complex tectonic movements that could significantly reshape our understanding of California’s future seismic hazards.

Global and European temperatures in 2025 are among the highest ever recorded, Copernicus finds

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Global temperatures in 2025 were ranked as the third-highest on record, continuing a worrying trend of persistent and accelerating warming, according to the latest Global Climate Highlights report from the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.

Scots pine irreplaceable for UK woodland wildfire, new study finds

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A major new study has revealed just how vital Scots pine is to the UK’s woodland biodiversity, showing that no single alternative tree species can replace the role it plays.

EU introduces new rules to streamline chemical safety assessment

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The European Union has introduced a new rule aimed at improving how chemicals are assessed for safety across its legislation.

Protecting wildlife and habitats: Securing a sustainable future for palm oil

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Andrew Ng discusses the significant impact of palm oil production on wildlife and habitats, highlighting its dual role as a widely consumed commodity and an environmental threat.

Environment, energy and climate change policy in Iceland

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Open Access Government presents the policies of the Icelandic Ministry of the Environment, Energy, and Climate, which develops and enforces government policy on environmental issues.

Europe’s climate pathway: Why leadership and competitiveness must advance together

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Ilias Grampas of the European Bureau for Conservation and Development examines Europe’s climate pathway, where leadership and competitiveness must progress together.

Canada’s commitment to climate action

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Discover Canada’s commitment to climate action in light of the COP30, including commentary on climate change investment and research.

The evolution of forestry legislation: A balancing act between timber security and conservation

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Bill Cordingley at Browne Jacobson, analyses the evolving legal landscape of climate change and biodiversity loss that increases the pressure on our forested environments

Water pollution and its growing threat to global health

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Open Access Government explores the issue of water pollution and its severe implications for public health and the environment.

Europe’s wildfire season continues to intensify as a new JRC report warns of expanding risks

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Europe’s wildfire seasons are becoming longer, more destructive, and increasingly unpredictable, according to the latest annual report from the Joint Research Centre (JRC).
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