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• LA communities kick out Big Oil (2026/11/02 14:21)

  After years of advocacy from residents and legal battles with Big Oil, Los Angeles voted to ban drilling and phase out oil extraction in the city. It's the first city in the United States to kick the oil industry out.
• Can we regrow damaged seagrass meadows? (2026/10/28 10:51)

  Seagrass protects coasts, shelters thousands of species and stores CO2. But some 30% of this valuable ecosystem has disappeared since the late 19th century. Can we bring it back?
• EU moves to loosen rules on pesticide use as experts sound the alarm (2026/10/24 10:33)

  The European Union wants to relax rules for pesticides, saying it will be easier for farmers to adopt more environmentally friendly options. But health and environmental experts say the risks are far too great.
• Rising emissions and temperatures: The cost of Trump's climate retreat is now clear (2026/10/21 05:00)

  The world is set to breach the critical 1.5-degree temperature limit, with Donald Trump's US withdrawal from climate action worsening the outlook, according to a UN report. But there is a small silver lining.
• Brazil's elections matter for the planet. This is why (2026/10/15 09:52)

  Brazil is heading back to the polls, but the impact could be felt worldwide. With the Amazon vital to the health of the planet, the election could help shape its future.
• The hidden treasure in discarded wearable and fast tech (2026/10/14 06:52)

  Sales of fast tech like mini fans and disposable e-vapes, as well as wearable health tech such as heart monitors and smartwatches are soaring. They're creating a new e-waste problem but are full of hidden treasure.
• How green is Europe's urban public transport? A data-driven reality check (2026/10/12 07:30)

  Greener buses and cleaner fleets are reshaping public transport across Europe. But are cities moving fast enough to meet their zero-emission goals?
• Emerging economies are embracing solar power and skipping fossil fuels much faster than Europe or the US (2026/10/07 07:48)

  Renewable electricity is cheaper than ever. While the West got rich on coal and oil, some of the world's poorest countries are banking on solar, wind and water instead.