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Why Oil Giants Profit Amid Rising Global Heat and Climate Crisis

Despite clear scientific consensus linking fossil fuels to climate change, major oil companies plan to increase production, prioritizing profits over global warming mitigation and undermining Paris Agreement goals.

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Wales Cuts Emissions by 8.6% After Port Talbot Steelworks Blast Furnace Closure

Wales' greenhouse gas emissions fell 8.6% in 2024, largely due to the closure of Port Talbot's blast furnaces. The transition to electric arc steel-making aims to reduce emissions further, though concerns remain over job losses and economic impacts.

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Study Finds Super-Rich’s Assets Drive Disproportionate Climate Damage

Greenpeace finds the super-rich cause nearly $1tn in annual climate damage via ownership-based emissions, with the top 1% responsible for 40% of such emissions globally.

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UK’s Largest Environmental Pollution Lawsuit Over River Damage Heads to High Court

A landmark High Court case accuses Avara Foods and Welsh Water of polluting rivers Wye, Lugg, and Usk, with over 4,500 claimants seeking action and compensation for environmental damage caused by chicken farming and sewage spills.

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Consumers Advised to Avoid UK-Caught Cod as Population Declines Sharply

The Marine Conservation Society urges consumers to avoid UK-caught cod due to severe population declines, recommending sustainable alternatives like European hake and Icelandic cod.

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Costly Plan Extends Fossil Fuel Use at Steel Plant in JD Vance’s Hometown, Alarming Locals

Cleveland-Cliffs plans a costly blast furnace relining in Middletown, Ohio, extending fossil fuel use for 15-18 years. Locals like Vivian Adams face worsening health issues amid pollution, while the canceled hydrogen project promised cleaner steel production.

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Why Brazil’s Resilient Robusta Coffee Thrives Amid Climate Crisis

Brazil’s Amazonian Indigenous communities are revitalizing robusta coffee, a climate-resilient crop, amid rising heat and drought threatening global coffee production. Efforts focus on quality improvement, sustainable farming, and forest conservation to secure coffee’s future.

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Europe’s Clean Cities and Industrial Revival Demand Bold, Creative Solutions

Reviving European industry demands acknowledging its gritty past and embracing innovative, large-scale solutions to balance sustainability with production needs.

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Rising Environmental Impact of Datacentres Sparks Debate on Quitting AI

Datacentre energy demand is surging globally due to AI, raising environmental concerns. Experts discuss AI's high energy use, limited transparency, and community impacts, urging collective action and responsible industry practices.

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South West Water Admits Six Years of Illegal Pollution in Devon and Cornwall

South West Water has admitted 18 pollution offences from 2015-2021, involving illegal sewage spills across Devon and Cornwall, impacting rivers and beaches. Sentencing is set for June 2026.

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Oil Company Pays £6.1m for Ecological Damage After Major Spill

Perenco has been ordered to pay £6.1m to address ecological damage after a major oil spill at Poole Harbour in March 2023, funding clean-up, surveys, and local conservation projects.

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Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Project Sparks Environmental Concerns for Penguins

Namibia plans a major green hydrogen project to boost its economy but faces environmental concerns over impacts on unique desert flora and endangered African penguins.

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