CARBON EMISSIONS

UN warns carbon emissions cuts fall drastically short of climate goals

UN warns carbon emissions cuts fall drastically short of climate goals

Nations’ pledges project only 10% reduction by 2035 against required 60% to limit warming to 1.5°C Global carbon emissions are on track to fall just 10% by 2035 based on national climate pledges—far below the 60% reduction scientists say is necessary to limit catastrophic warming—the United Nations warned ahead of crucial COP30 climate talks. UN … Read more

European Union agrees to boost green fuels for aviation cut emissions

New rules requiring airlines to use more sustainable fuels across the European Union have been agreed by negotiators from member countries and the EU Parliament in a bid to help decarbonise the sector.     The European Commission, the bloc’s executive arm, said Wednesday that the deal reached by member states and the European Parliament demands that … Read more