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Santander ‘quietly dilutes’ targets to cut emissions in oil and gas financing

The banking group said it had updated its climate alignment targets to reflect the ‘real pace of transition’ to a greener future.

Evening Standard · Feb 26

New Lab-Grown Meat Breakthrough Beats Traditional Beef by a Mile With 90% Less Land Use, 80% Less Water, and Dramatically Lower Emissions

A new breakthrough in the lab-grown meat world is making waves as companies look to find profitable ways to scale the unique innovation.

Barchart · Feb 26

Oregon jury orders PacifiCorp to pay $305M to wildfire victims in latest class-action verdict

An Oregon jury has ordered PacifiCorp to pay $305 million to 16 victims of the state's devastating 2020 wildfires

The Independent UK · Feb 26

Dense morning fog blankets UAE: What’s causing near-zero visibility and when it will improve?

The UAE has experienced "Red Alert" fog events, causing near-zero visibility and significant travel disruptions. This seasonal phenomenon, typical of late winter, is driven by high pressure trapping moisture, calm winds, and high humidity. While fog is expected to persist through February, clearer skies and warmer days are anticipated by…

The Times of India · Feb 25

With rubber shovels and grit, Mystic Seaport workers dig out historic whaling ship after snowstorm

Mystic Seaport Museum workers are digging heavy snow off historic wooden ships, including the Charles W

The Independent UK · Feb 24

Ex-LA fire chief sues the city over her firing after the Palisades Fire

The former Los Angeles fire chief has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging that her ouster was part of an orchestrated effort to smear her conduct and decision-making so Mayor Karen Bass could avoid accountability for the most destructive wildfire in LA history

The Independent UK · Feb 24

The 'stealthy' price-setter of Australian energy bills

Australians wondering why they are paying more for power should be looking to pricey gas and dubious energy retailer conduct, the Climate Council says.

AAP · Feb 24

‘If we see you again, we kill you’: how a Colombian wildlife hotspot turned into a death zone

Armed groups and a state-owned refinery’s oil leaks have displaced Barrancabermeja’s fishing community and poisoned a paradise once full of manatees and jaguars

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24

US Supreme Court to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits

In their fight to block climate accountability cases, fossil fuel majors recently gained the ear of the highest court in the US.

Euronews · Feb 24

Is the hottest place on Earth blooming? Wildflowers bloom in California’s Death Valley after record winter rains in 2026

Southern California’s winter has felt unusually wet this year. Storm after storm rolled in, soaking cities and even the driest desert valleys. Now that moisture is starting to show its impact in a quieter, more colourful way. Wildflowers are popping up across desert landscapes that often look harsh and lifeless.…

The Times of India · Feb 24