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Greenhouse gas emissions fell by 3% in Germany in 2024, to 656 million tonnes of CO2, the third year in a row that emissions have fallen, a new study by Agora Energiewende has found.

Greenhouse gas emissions fell by 3% in Germany last year

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Greenhouse gas emissions fell by 3% in Germany in 2024, to 656 million tonnes of CO2, the third year in…

Agricultural climate policies have an unequal effect on food prices in high-income and low-income countries, a new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) has found.

Effect of agricultural climate policies on food prices explored in new study

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Agricultural climate policies have an unequal effect on food prices in high-income and low-income countries, a new study by the…

Cultivated meat gaining popularity in Asia-Pacific region

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The popularity of cultivated or lab-grown meat is ‘steadily increasing’ in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, a new study by GlobalData…

The recently-announced Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) by the United States, which seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 61 to 66% below 2005 levels by 2035, falls well below what's required to avoid 'climate chaos', 350.org has said.

U.S. climate commitment ‘an insult to affected communities’, says group

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The recently-announced Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) by the United States, which seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 61 to…

With 75% of food and beverage firms prioritising sustainability, a comprehensive supply chain overhaul is needed to ensure goals are met, a new report by DNV has stated.

Food and beverage sector needs to overhaul supply chains to boost sustainability

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With 75% of food and beverage firms prioritising sustainability, a comprehensive supply chain overhaul is needed to ensure goals are…

Following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's approval of California’s Advanced Clean Cars II (ACCII) and Heavy-Duty Low NOx Omnibus Standards, the Environmental Defense Fund has said that the move will help incentivise businesses and lead to job creation.

New California vehicle emission standards ‘will help create jobs’

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Following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s approval of California’s Advanced Clean Cars II (ACCII) and Heavy-Duty Low NOx Omnibus Standards,…

The U.S. government's newly announced nationally determined contribution (NDC), which includes a target to cut greenhouse gas emissions 61 to 66% below 2005 levels by 2035, could help guide government policy in a post-Trump world, the World Resources Institute (WRI).

United States’ NDC could act as a ‘north star’ in a post-Trump world

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The U.S. government’s newly announced nationally determined contribution (NDC), which includes a target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 61…

Booking a flight is already complex interplay of checked baggage allowances and seat upgrades, but a new study by the University of New Hampshire has examined whether weight-based pricing – for both baggage and the passengers themselves – could make air travel more sustainable.

Could weight-based pricing lead to more eco-friendly air travel?

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Booking a flight is already complex interplay of checked baggage allowances and seat upgrades, but a new study by the…

SustainabilityOnline caught up with Deloitte's Dr Pradeep Philip and Randy Jagt to discuss the challenge of transitioning to a more sustainable food landscape.

Deloitte’s Pradeep Philip and Randy Jagt on the challenge of feeding the world sustainably

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A recent report from Deloitte, Turning Point: Feeding the World Sustainably, suggests that widespread adoption of sustainable food systems could…

Climate activist group 350.org has criticised Canada's newly-announced 2035 climate target, saying that the goals outlined 'falls far short of what experts have warned is necessary to prevent even more devastating impacts of the climate crisis'.

Canada’s 2035 climate target ‘falls far short’, says 350.org

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Climate activist group 350.org has criticised Canada’s newly-announced 2035 climate target, saying that the goals outlined ‘falls far short of…