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The Netherlands has approved a major tax increase on private-jet travel, shifting from an aircraft-weight fee to a distance-based model that will apply from 2030. Under the new system, passengers will pay €420 for flights under 2,000 km, €1,015 for flights between 2,000 and 5,500 km, and €2,100 for long-haul trips. This marks one of […]

At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, world leaders announced ambitious commitments to expand renewable energy, accelerate industrial decarbonisation, and strengthen global energy-efficiency measures. New financial tools — including a proposed “Green Swap” mechanism — were introduced to channel more investment into clean energy and climate adaptation, particularly for developing nations. Countries also backed increased support for

The 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg — the first ever held in Africa — signaled a powerful realignment in global leadership, placing African priorities at the centre of world decision-making. Under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability,” leaders endorsed a landmark declaration that highlighted Africa more than 80 times and focused on clean energy expansion, development

Sweden has approved 390 million SEK (about $41 million) in funding for Stegra, a hydrogen-powered green steel startup developing a next-generation steel plant in Boden. The grant, issued through the country’s Industrial Leap program, is designed to strengthen Stegra’s financial position as it works to close the remaining funding gap for its large-scale project. The

Australia’s 2035 goal to reduce emissions by 62–70% below 2005 levels has become a critical benchmark not only for national climate action but for global progress. Although Australia contributes roughly 1% of global emissions, its role as one of the world’s largest coal and gas exporters gives it an outsized influence on international climate outcomes.

Innovative uses of recycled tyres are turning a global waste challenge into a practical solution for highway noise pollution. Companies and research initiatives are developing sound-absorbing panels and asphalt blends made from end-of-life tyres. For example, engineered noise barriers can convert a single discarded truck tyre into roughly one square metre of protective wall. These

Researchers at Cornell University have discovered that apple by-products — including skins, cores, pulp, and seeds, collectively known as “apple pomace” — can be freeze-dried, milled into powder, and incorporated into ground beef at levels up to 20% without compromising taste, texture, or consumer acceptance. With the United States alone generating over 4 million tons of

California’s innovative Project Nexus is testing solar panels installed over irrigation canals, offering a dual solution for renewable energy generation and water conservation. Spearheaded by the Turlock Irrigation District (TID) with support from UC Merced, the pilot project began producing power in 2025. By shading the canals, the solar canopies significantly reduce water evaporation while

Indonesia is accelerating its push for E10 fuel, a blend of gasoline with 10% ethanol, targeting nationwide implementation by 2027. The policy aims to reduce fossil fuel imports, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance domestic energy security. Beyond environmental gains, E10 is expected to stimulate local agriculture by increasing demand for crops such as cassava,

Italy is moving to impose a tax on low-value postal packages under €150 imported from non-EU countries, aiming to curb the flood of inexpensive garments from fast-fashion e-commerce platforms such as Shein and Temu. Scheduled to take effect by the end of 2025, the levy is part of a broader effort to shield Italy’s domestic