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Japan is re-imagining the future of digital infrastructure by taking artificial intelligence to the water. At the Port of Yokohama, government and industry partners have unveiled plans for floating AI data centres designed to meet soaring computing demand while cutting carbon footprints. The proposal centres on an offshore, barge-based facility that would host containerised data […]

Abu Dhabi has signed a major agreement with VERSA Advanced Maritime Services to introduce electric seagliders across the emirate by 2028. These innovative vessels, which glide just above the water using wing‑in‑ground technology, promise high-speed travel with zero emissions. The deal involves creating the necessary infrastructure, service routes, and regulatory framework to safely operate the

Europe is increasingly relying on wetlands as a natural solution to the continent’s worsening droughts. The NBS4Drought project, backed by the European Union, is testing how restored and protected wetlands can help store and release water, maintain soil moisture, and support local water supplies during prolonged dry periods. Acting like giant natural sponges, these ecosystems

The European Union is taking a major step to curb fashion waste by banning the destruction of unsold clothes, shoes, and accessories. Under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), large companies in the EU will no longer be allowed to burn or discard unsold stock starting July 2026, with medium-sized firms following by 2030.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has proposed a scheme to help African nations cope with the growing financial burden caused by climate disasters. Speaking at the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, she suggested that countries hit by extreme events such as droughts or floods could temporarily suspend debt repayments. The plan is part

Canada has abandoned its national electric vehicle (EV) sales mandate, which had aimed for 100% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035, citing industry concerns and slower-than-expected adoption. Instead, the government will rely on stricter fuel-efficiency and emissions standards, alongside rebates for EV buyers and expanded support for charging infrastructure. Automakers had argued that the previous mandate

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s push to expand rooftop solar in India is facing delays due to hesitant banks and limited state support. The PM Surya Ghar programme, launched in 2024, aimed to install rooftop solar panels in 4 million households by March 2026, offering subsidies covering up to 40% of costs. However, as of early 2026,

Rome has begun cutting down a number of its famous umbrella pine trees along Via dei Fori Imperiali, the historic boulevard linking Piazza Venezia to the Colosseum, after inspections found several were unstable and at risk of falling. The move came after several collapses in early 2026, including one on 1 February near the Forum

The Albanese government has approved a major expansion of the Middlemount coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, a move that scientists warn will destroy vital wildlife habitat and worsen climate change. The project, owned by Peabody and Yancoal, will clear roughly 183 hectares of koala habitat and 81 hectares for greater gliders, while producing about 85 million tonnes

Chile is moving forward with plans to establish a new national park at the country’s southernmost tip, a sparsely populated region often described as the “edge of the world.” The proposed protected area, located near the Strait of Magellan on the Brunswick Peninsula, would span roughly 150,000 hectares of subantarctic forests, peatlands, glaciers, and coastal