Keywords: EMISSIONS


Methane emissions from Siberia have doubled over the past decade, scientists find

A new international climate study has found that annual methane emissions from Siberia have nearly doubled over the past decade, raising fresh concerns about the accelerating effects of climate change and the growing role of natural greenhouse gas emissions. Researchers from China, Japan, and Europe......

Republican senators seek to overturn California's vehicle emissions authority

A group of Republican lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at eliminating California's long-standing authority to enforce vehicle emissions standards that are stricter than federal requirements, escalating a political and legal battle over environmental regulation in the United States. The......

European Union records worst wildfire season on record as burned area surpasses 435,000 hectares

The European Union has recorded its most severe wildfire season for this point in the year, with nearly 435,000 hectares of land destroyed by fires since the beginning of 2026. According to data from the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS), the affected area has already exceeded the levels......

Earth Overshoot Day 2026 Highlights the Urgent Need for Sustainable Resource Management

Earth Overshoot Day 2026 falls on July 30, marking the point at which humanity has consumed all the natural resources that the Earth can regenerate within a single year. From this date onward, global resource consumption exceeds the planet's annual ecological capacity, highlighting the growing imbalance......

TotalEnergies to appeal landmark French ruling on climate responsibilities

French energy company TotalEnergies has announced plans to appeal a landmark court decision ordering it to align its business strategy with climate change objectives. The company said on Monday that it would challenge the ruling issued by a Paris court, which found that TotalEnergies could be held responsible......

Casablanca launches climate action plan with World Bank support to accelerate urban resilience

Casablanca has officially entered a new phase of its environmental transformation by launching the development of the Casablanca Climate Plan (PCC), a long-term strategy designed to strengthen the city's resilience to climate change while supporting sustainable urban growth. Backed by the World Bank,......

Morocco ranks 136th in 2026 environmental performance index

Morocco has been ranked 136th out of 177 countries in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index (EPI), according to a report produced by Yale and Columbia universities. The country scored 33.11 points out of 100, placing it 13th among countries in the Middle East and North Africa region. Estonia topped......

EU proposes three-year delay on methane emissions penalties for energy importers

The European Commission has proposed postponing financial penalties linked to methane emissions reporting by three years, offering temporary regulatory flexibility to fossil fuel importers while maintaining the bloc's broader climate objectives. Under the proposal, companies importing natural gas,......

The hidden environmental cost of artificial intelligence: The race to cut energy use and emissions

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is transforming industries, boosting productivity, and reshaping the global digital economy. However, behind the remarkable progress in AI capabilities lies a growing environmental challenge: the increasing demand for energy, water, and computing resources......