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Global fossil fuel roadmap leaves governments with “no excuse not to act,” says 350.org
350.org has welcomed the publication of the global roadmap for Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels in Energy Systems, in a just, orderly and equitable manner (TAFF), commissioned under Brazil’s COP30 Presidency, describing it as an…
BBC NEWS — SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT ENVIRONMENT
Action needed to tackle 'biodiversity crisis'
The issue is part of wider concerns the government is not focused enough on the environment.
THE GUARDIAN — WORLD INTERNATIONAL
UK cuts aid to Commonwealth countries despite warm words at Chogm summit
Nations in the group fare worse than others, with funding for nature projects especially hard hit even as climate crisis intensifies global need The UK government has slashed overseas aid to Commonwealth countries, the Guardian can reveal…
Brazil election sparks threats to reinvade Indigenous Amazon territory
A federal judge issued an emergency order on Oct. 23 to deploy federal security forces to the Apyterewa Indigenous Land in Brazil’s Pará state. The order came after new evidence emerged that hundreds of former non-Indigenous occupants…
INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS ENVIRONMENT
Is It Better to Speak, or to ‘Hush’?
Hi, I’m Kate Waxman, and this is my first edition of Today’s Climate. I’m taking this newsletter over from my colleague Kiley Price, who I admire for her sharp coverage. I’m a Florida native and was a fellow at Inside Climate News this…
COP30 Presidency publishes global fossil fuel transition roadmap
Today, the COP30 presidency announced its global roadmap for a transition away from fossil fuels. In response, Romain Ioualalen, Global Policy lead at Oil Change International, said: “Brazil has offered a valuable blueprint for the global…
THE NEW YORK TIMES — WORLD INTERNATIONAL
An 80-Cent Plastic Pouch Is Saving Thousands of Women From Dying in Childbirth
The maternal drape, as it is called, is helping to solve one of the world’s most intractable health problems.
Governments must include small-scale fishers in their plans to protect the oceans: Report
A new report finds that countries around the world have committed to supporting sustainable fishing as a way to counter marine biodiversity loss, but urges them to strengthen accountability measures and do more to support small-scale…
Life Beneath the Melting Glaciers
Remote mountain communities in northern Pakistan have contributed almost nothing to global warming, yet glacial floods are sweeping away their homes. Jacobin traveled to talk to the families who are rebuilding with little help from the…
THE GUARDIAN — WORLD INTERNATIONAL
Great Britain’s worst-ever bluetongue season ‘a major animal welfare crisis’
British Veterinary Association president tells MPs surge in cases putting farmers under severe pressure and stress The worst bluetongue season on record has been a major animal welfare crisis in Great Britain, MPs have been told, putting…
Africa launches long-delayed energy bank to finance fossil fuel projects
The Africa Energy Bank's main aim is financing oil and gas projects, underscoring support among many African governments for continued fossil fuel development The post Africa launches long-delayed energy bank to finance fossil fuel…
UN recognizes ongoing restoration work inside Ethiopia’s Desa’a forest amid conflict
On Oct. 29, 2026, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recognized the Desa’a project, an initiative to restore Ethiopia’s forests in the Great Rift Valley, as a World Restoration Flagship during the U.N. Biodiversity Conference…
BBC NEWS — SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT ENVIRONMENT
Charity warns about damage of over-foraging fungi
It says over-foraging, particularly in protected areas, damages habitats and wildlife.
BLOOMBERG CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY
Brazil Proposes Global Climate Plan to Wean World Off Fossil Fuels
The COP30 host wants to help nations devise solutions to phase out oil, gas and coal.
THE GUARDIAN — WORLD INTERNATIONAL
Snowy Hydro 2.0 executives awarded bonuses totalling $751,925 despite cost blowout
Annual reports show NSW renewable company’s CEO opted out of cash bonus, while CSIRO’s chief received an extra $200,000 Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Executives at the troubled Snowy Hydro company collectively…
Brazil wraps up COP30 with fossil fuel, forest roadmaps, urging shift from talks to action
By Lisandra Paraguassu BRASILIA, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Brazil is ending its year-long presidency of the UN climate process with roadmaps aimed at curbing deforestation and accelerating a shift away from fossil fuels to help governments deliver…
John Rich says Kathy Hochul is ‘running over’ NY farmers with renewable energy agenda
John Rich's country song "Dear Kathy" takes aim at Governor Kathy Hochul over renewable energy policies he says are silencing upstate New York farmers.
THE GUARDIAN — WORLD INTERNATIONAL
New tool will help gardeners move away from thirsty English classics to drought-resistant plants
Exclusive: Garden Climate Assessment Tool will allow users to predict a plant’s response to the projected climate in a given location “In the 20th century, we could pretty much grow the same things with confidence, we could learn from…
THE GUARDIAN — WORLD INTERNATIONAL
Brazil publishes first global ‘roadmap’ for phasing out fossil fuels
Cop30 host sets out steps to break link with coal, oil and gas as it aims to move focus from negotiating to implementing All countries can start to break their dependence on fossil fuels now without needing to wait for new technologies or…
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Brazil Puts Forward Global Plan to Wean World Off Fossil Fuels
In Dubai three years ago, the world struck a landmark agreement to transition away from burning fossil fuels. Yet how nations should go about achieving that mammoth task to curb climate change was largely left an open question.
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Antonelli’s Mercedes F1 Win Ends Jim Ratcliffe’s Sports Drought
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe’s sports forays include turmoil at England’s best-known football club Manchester United, an aborted sailing venture and sponsorship of the New Zealand rugby team that was cut short.
Afghanistan's Taliban officials will attend a UN climate summit for the second time as observers
Afghanistan's Taliban officials have been invited and will attend the upcoming U.N. climate summit as observers
Payment scheme in Botswana pays communities to coexist with wildlife
A new payments scheme rewards two rural communities on the edge of Botswana’s Okavango Delta for living alongside wildlife. Residents have installed cameras around their villages and earn money from photographs of elephants, lions and…