Efforts to halt global warming depend on cutting net greenhouse gas emissions to zero, yet the world is moving in the opposite direction. Carbon dioxide emissions hit a record high last year, and for the first time global temperatures briefly exceeded 1.5 °C above preindustrial levels. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns that …
The European Commission has announced a second consecutive delay to the European Union Deforestation Regulation, commonly known as EUDR, extending the start date of the landmark anti-deforestation law beyond its previous deadline. Originally intended to take effect on December 30, 2024, the regulation was first postponed to the end of this year. Now, Environment Commissioner …
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Britain’s critical network of undersea cables has become a focal point of geopolitical tension as experts warn that Russia possesses a “pretty good map” of these vital assets. Although the United Kingdom is separated from continental Europe by only 21 miles of water, a dense web of communications cables and energy pipelines connects the two. …
The European Commission’s recent proposal to double financial support for Greenland signals a pivotal shift in Europe’s approach to the Arctic. By allocating more than €530 million in the 2028–2034 budget, Brussels is making clear that defending strategic interests in the far north is now a top priority. This move reflects a broader recalibration of …
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Poland, long identified with its central European identity and coal-driven industry, is increasingly orienting itself toward the Nordic and Baltic regions. This northward shift is being propelled by energy diversification and security concerns, especially following geopolitical shocks from Russia. The Baltic Sea has become a focal point, both as a renewable energy hub and as …
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Many countries, including Canada, have pinned part of their climate strategy on underground carbon storage to keep greenhouse gases out of the atmosphere. However, new research published in Nature casts doubt on the long-term feasibility of this approach. The study, conducted by an international team of researchers from the U.K., Austria, and the U.S., assessed …
