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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 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…

A new study has suggested that a decarbonisation policy built around a mix of green industrial policies, targeted subsidies and a moderate sector-specific carbon tax is the most effective route to achieving the Paris Agreement goals while also driving economic growth.

‘Carefully-calibrated’ decarbonisation policies can support economic growth

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A new study has suggested that a decarbonisation strategy built around a mix of green industrial policies, targeted subsidies and…

The latest draft negotiating text published by the COP30 Presidency does not include the word 'fossil fuels', as it seeks to unite efforts in a 'global mutirão' to tackle climate change.

COP30 publishes latest draft resolution, ‘fossil fuels’ removed

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The latest draft negotiating text published by the COP30 Presidency does not include the word ‘fossil fuels’, as it seeks…

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COP30 Presidency calls on parties to scale up climate finance in draft text

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The COP30 Presidency has published a draft text, in which it calls on countries to scale up climate finance for…

TotalEnergies has outlined three potential long-term scenarios for the global energy system, leading up to 2050, in the seventh edition of its Energy Outlook report.

TotalEnergies outlines three global energy scenarios to 2050

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TotalEnergies has outlined three potential long-term scenarios for the global energy system, leading up to 2050, in the seventh edition…

New climate pledges under the Paris Agreement have only slightly lowered projected global temperature increases, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has said in a new report.

New climate pledges ‘only slightly’ lower projected temperature increases: UNEP

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New climate pledges under the Paris Agreement have only slightly lowered projected global temperature increases, the United Nations Environment Programme…