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Greenhouse gas emissions released over the past decade – i.e. since the 2015 Paris Agreement was signed – have made Europe's heat waves more intense, according to a new study by Stanford University.

Emissions since Paris Agreement have strengthened Europe’s heat waves

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Greenhouse gas emissions released over the past decade – i.e. since the 2015 Paris Agreement was signed – have made Europe’s heat…

Some $17 trillion has been invested in sustainable technologies over the past decade, by both private companies and governments, new analysis from Bain & Company has found.

$17 trillion has been invested in sustainable technologies since 2015, says Bain & Company

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Some $17 trillion has been invested in sustainable technologies over the past decade, by both private companies and governments, new…

The UN Climate Change High-Level Champions and the Marrakech Partnership for Global Climate Action have unveiled their 2026 Work Programme, which outlines how governments, businesses, investors, cities and civil society can 'work together to accelerate climate action over the coming year'.

UN unveils new Work Programme outlining measures to accelerate climate action

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The UN Climate Change High-Level Champions and the Marrakech Partnership for Global Climate Action have unveiled their 2026 Work Programme,…

The Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) have unveiled a joint research initiative to explore the role that carbon markets could play in helping climate-vulnerable countries finance adaptation measures.

Initiative launched to explore how carbon markets could finance adaptation measures

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The Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) have unveiled a joint research initiative…

A new study has proposed the development of industry-specific net-zero blueprints to improve the credibility and consistency of corporate climate commitments.

Industry-specific net-zero blueprints could improve credibility of corporate climate commitments

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A new study has proposed the development of industry-specific net-zero blueprints to improve the credibility and consistency of corporate climate…

The world's oceans experienced significant damage throughout the first year in which global temperatures temporarily exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, a new study led by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has found.

Ocean heat damage now occurs all year-round, not just in summer

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The world’s oceans experienced significant damage throughout the first year in which global temperatures temporarily exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels,…

A new study by Impact ROI has suggested that the debate over whether sustainability delivers financial benefits has largely been answered, with clear links between sustainability and profitability, valuation and productivity.

Net Zero Asset Managers initiative relaunches, with over 250 asset managers on board

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The Net Zero Asset Managers (NZAM) initiative has relaunched, with more than 250 asset managers signing on to an updated…

The French Senate has adopted a bill to revive oil and gas extraction in overseas territories, a move that 'dismantles a cornerstone of French climate policy', according to 350.org.

Revival of overseas oil and gas extraction ‘shatters France’s international credibility’

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The French Senate has adopted a bill to revive oil and gas extraction in overseas territories, a move that ‘dismantles…

The European Union has committed to a 'legally-binding' climate target of a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, following a provisional political agreement between the European Parliament and EU Member States.

EU commits to ‘legally-binding’ 90% reduction in GHG emissions by 2040

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The European Union has committed to a ‘legally-binding’ climate target of a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by…

Electrolux Group has said that sustainability remains a 'cornerstone' of its operations, as the Swedish home appliance giant reaffirmed its sustainability targets at a capital markets event in Stockholm.

Electrolux Group reaffirms sustainability targets

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Electrolux Group has said that sustainability remains a ‘cornerstone’ of its operations, as the Swedish home appliance giant reaffirmed its…