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- Switzerland: Voters reject climate tax in referendum 30/11/2025 18:36More than 78% of Swiss voters opposed the introduction of a new inheritance tax on multimillionaires, the proceeds of which would have been directed toward "socially just measures to combat the climate crisis."
- Solar energy protects German vineyards from climate change 30/11/2025 06:58As viticulture suffers from the effects of climate change, German researchers are experimenting with technology that fosters growth while also harvesting electricity.
- Southeast Asia grows wary of crypto mining 28/11/2025 13:41As illegal crypto mining and scams proliferate across Southeast Asia, governments are discovering that "cheap" power for bitcoin can mean billion-dollar losses, strained power grids and rising climate costs.
- Southeast Asia grows wary of crypto miners 28/11/2025 13:11As illegal crypto mining and scam compounds proliferate across Southeast Asia, governments are discovering that "cheap" power for bitcoin can mean billion-dollar losses, strained grids and rising climate costs.
- FutureCoal welcomes global shift toward technology-neutral, energy-secure pathways at COP30 and G20 27/11/2025 17:02FutureCoal has welcomed the outcomes of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg and the COP30 climate negotiations in Belém, noting that both major global forums reinforced the needs of many emerging economies requiring balanced, methodical, technology-neutral energy pathways.
- JSW reports stable production and sales growth 25/11/2025 12:08Jastrzebska Spólka Weglowa (JSW) has published its operating results for October 2025, which indicate stable production and a significant increase in sales, particularly in the steam coal segment.
- In Croatia, resurgent far right shifts political climate 23/11/2025 10:21For years, Croatia has been a shining example of Balkan progress and a cooperative partner within the European Union. But over the past year there's been a worrying shift in the country's domestic politics.
- Global climate agreement sealed at COP30 despite deep divisions 22/11/2025 21:13Push for ‘road map’ on how economies can wean off coal, oil and gas fails but Brazilian presidency promises to follow up
- COP30: No fossil fuel deal after protests, chaos and compromise 22/11/2025 18:26Two weeks of climate negotiations in the Brazilian city of Belem have closed with an agreement that calls for renewed commitments to tackle rising temperatures, yet omits any mention of fossil fuels.
- COP30: EU backs deal but slams lack of ambition 22/11/2025 14:59The European Union has agreed not to oppose a deal after the UN climate summit went into overtime with delegates divided on how to cut emissions and provide climate finance. DW has more.
- Why Russia's environmental activists are all going underground 21/11/2025 19:10Russians still protest environmental causes. But most of the country's climate change organizations have been banned and activists have been persecuted. At the same time, Russia is setting up authoritarian alternatives.
- COP30: Summit struggles to reach fossil fuel phase out deal 21/11/2025 15:10As the UN climate summit runs longer than expected, delegates are still in talks to reach a deal on phasing out fossil fuels. Over 30 nations have slammed a draft summit text that omitted the phase-out. DW has more.
- Divisive fossil fuel road map scrapped in latest COP30 text 21/11/2025 15:10In the final hours of UN climate talks in Brazil, negotiators are pushing to bridge divides on key issues including finance and moving away from coal, oil and gas.
- Divisive fossil fuel roadmap scrapped from latest COP30 text 21/11/2025 13:38In final hours of UN climate summit talks in Brazil, negotiators push to bridge divides on key issues including finance and moving away from coal, oil and gas
- FutureCoal CEO calls for balance and technological neutrality in Australia’s energy strategy 21/11/2025 11:21Australia has been urged to restore balance, honesty, and engineering-based decision-making to its energy debate, with FutureCoal’s CEO, Michelle Manook, warning that ideology has overtaken practical policy.
- Fire disrupts COP30 climate summit in Brazil 20/11/2025 18:19A fire has interrupted proceedings at the COP30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil. Tourism Minister Celso Sabino said that it had been contained without any major injuries. Climate talks will restart on Friday.
- COP30: Why a roadmap to move away from fossil fuels matters 20/11/2025 18:19Two years since countries agreed to transition away from coal, oil and gas, billions are still pouring into the industry, and emissions are at record levels. Could countries meeting in Brazil be about to change that?
- Why a roadmap to move away from fossil fuels matters 20/11/2025 17:21Two years since countries agreed to transition away from coal, oil and gas, billions are still pouring into the industry, and emissions are at record levels. Could countries meeting in Brazil be about to change that?
- Coal’s next life: Synthetic fuels, green energy and the transition challenge 20/11/2025 13:22A clean energy future is on the horizon, forcing the coal industry to adapt. Jane Marsh, Editor-In-Chief at Environment.co, describes how amid the emergence of synthetic fuels and green energy technologies, coal professionals can become integral to the transition.
- How can we reduce CO2? 20/11/2025 09:25Carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels is causing climate change. From renewables and green tech to tackling deforestation, what will it take to turn the tide on emissions?