Environment

Commission is blind to renewables’ potential, keeps Europe stuck on gas

The Commission Tuesday published a gas package proposal which fails to recognise that renewables and energy efficiency can secure Europe’s energy supply. It defies the commitments taken under the Paris climate agreement last December.

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More frequent extreme events will shock the global food system

'Food shocks' have the potential to wreak havoc on food markets, commodity exports, and families around the world.

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More Money and Better Service Delivery: A Winning Combination for Achieving Drinking Water and Sanitation Targets

In addition to money, strong institutions, accountability and mechanisms that turn investment into effective services for people who need it, are critical to achieving universal water access and safe human waste management, according to a report by...

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UK Met Office celebrates 'topping out' of supercomputer complex

UK Met Office and Exeter Science Park mark a significant phase in the construction of the new home for the new supercomputer.

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