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- Glencore a big winner of Germany's Colombian coal binge 31/05/2023 11:20The war in Ukraine has forced Germany to boost coal imports from Colombia even as it seeks to phase out fossil fuels at home. Glencore is benefiting the most from the high demand, but the local people not nearly as much.
- Will climate change cut off the Panama Canal, and global supply chains? 29/05/2023 18:35To see the economic consequences of global warming look no further than the Panama Canal. There, water levels are down because of less rain in Central America. Experts fear ordinary consumers may end up paying the price.
- India: How is climate change impacting menstrual health? 29/05/2023 10:13Women suffer increasing risks to their health in the wake of natural disasters, according to a UN report. Indian women tell the story of how Cyclone Amphan impacted their health.
- Europe grapples with how to handle Last Generation climate protests 29/05/2023 08:14Crackdowns on climate activists in Germany and Italy are evidence that protests are gaining attention. Authorities must navigate both public opinion and criminal law in their response.
- SPD chief: Climate protests need 'proportionate' response 28/05/2023 13:56Following police raids against the Last Generation movement, Saskia Esken from Germany's ruling SPD party warned against using heavy-handed tactics on climate protesters.
- Europe grapples with Last Generation climate protests 28/05/2023 10:23Police crackdowns on climate activists in Germany and Italy show that protests are gaining attention. Authorities are navigating both public opinion and criminal law in their response.
- Netherlands: Police arrest 1500 climate activists at protest 27/05/2023 23:39The protest organizer, Extinction Rebellion, said thousands joined the demonstration in the Hague. Police said 40 of those arrested would be prosecuted for "vandalism."
- Germany: 'Last Generation' writes open letter to Olaf Scholz 27/05/2023 20:06The German Last Generation climate activist group has published an open letter to Chancellor Olaf Scholz online. In it, they call for a citizen's assembly to be formed to find ways for Germany to stop using fossil fuels.
- The Old Oak review — Ken Loach returns to Cannes with combative refugee drama 26/05/2023 17:44A dilapidated pub in a former coal-mining village is the setting for a soapy but sincere exploration of xenophobia
- German government gets heated over heating law 26/05/2023 15:30The Greens, the FDP, and Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats traded angry accusations this week as one of its most important climate protection measures, a new building heating law, ran aground.
- EU and farmers at odds over law to stop ecosystem collapse 26/05/2023 12:28To slow down climate change, the EU wants to reduce agricultural emissions and promote sustainable soil use. A new law would see the restoration of CO2-storing peatlands, but critics fear farmers will lose out.
- Paris police clash with climate protesters at TotalEnergies' meeting 26/05/2023 10:27Police in Paris have scuffled with protesters demanding climate action from French oil giant TotalEnergies. The company's board opposes a resolution calling for a commitment to steeper absolute emissions cuts by 2030.
- EU's proposed nature law at odds with farming 26/05/2023 09:56To slow climate change, the EU wants to reduce agricultural emissions and promote sustainable soil use. A new law would see the restoration of CO2-storing peatlands, but critics fear farmers will lose out.
- EU's proposed nature law at odds with farmers 26/05/2023 08:56To slow climate change, the EU wants to reduce agricultural emissions and promote sustainable soil use. A new law would see the restoration of CO2-storing peatlands, but critics fear farmers will lose out.
- Cotango commences washed coal production at Lubu 25/05/2023 10:04Contango Holdings Plc has advised that the production of washed coking coal has commenced at its flagship Lubu Coking Coal Project in Zimbabwe.
- 'Time is not on our side' — Island states urge climate action 24/05/2023 20:19Tuvalu, a small island state in the Pacific, is facing disaster due to rising sea levels. The island nation's special envoy told DW there could be "total inundation" of the island within the century.
- German police swoop on Last Generation climate activists 24/05/2023 08:41German police have conducted searches of the homes of climate activists from the Last Generation environmental group. They are charged with having organized a fundraising campaign to finance criminal actions.
- Architect David Chipperfield wins 2023 Pritzker Prize 24/05/2023 08:41The acclaimed British architect won the prestigious prize for his timeless modern designs and focus on the climate crisis.
- Carbon emissions from transport still rising 24/05/2023 07:09With more people on the move, carbon dioxide emissions from transport are increasing each year. To meet climate goals, the sector needs to slash its dependency on fossil fuels.
- Spotlight turns to coal at Glencore as pressure mounts on climate plans 24/05/2023 04:17Swiss miner’s investors call for disclosures on energy transition strategy ahead of annual meeting