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UK Watchdog Bans Nike, Superdry and Lacoste Ads in Widening Crackdown on Greenwashing

December 17th, 2025 • The UK advertising regulator has banned sustainability-focused ads from Nike, Superdry, and Lacoste, ruling that their environmental claims could mislead consumers. The decisions signal tighter scrutiny of green marketing and raise compliance stakes for brands operating in the UK market.

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COP24 Barcelona Convention Adopts Cairo Declaration to Strengthen Mediterranean Environmental Protection

December 17th, 2025 • Parties to the Barcelona Convention have adopted the Cairo Declaration, reaffirming political commitment to protect the Mediterranean Sea from pollution and climate impacts. The declaration sets priorities on marine biodiversity, land-based pollution, and climate resilience with implications for governments, industry, and regional cooperation.

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Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum Signals Growing Role in Global Climate Capital Flows

December 15th, 2025 • The Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum highlighted the emirate’s ambition to position itself as a global hub for climate finance, with a focus on transition funding, emerging markets, and private capital mobilisation. Discussions centred on aligning financial systems with net zero goals while maintaining economic resilience and energy security.

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NSW Coal Mine Expansions Risk Breaching Australia’s Climate Targets, Analysis Warns

December 15th, 2025 • Planned coal mine expansions in New South Wales could push Australia beyond its legally binding climate targets, according to new analysis cited by The Guardian. The findings intensify pressure on state and federal governments to align fossil fuel approvals with emissions reduction commitments.

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Spain Urges EU to Maintain 2035 Combustion Engine Ban Amid Industry Pressure

December 15th, 2025 • Spain has called on the European Commission and fellow EU member states not to dilute the bloc’s planned 2035 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars. In a letter seen by Reuters, Madrid warns that weakening the policy would undermine climate goals, investment certainty, and Europe’s competitiveness in electric mobility.

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Delta Air Lines Sets Out 2025 Sustainability Actions Across Fuel, Waste and Supply Chains

December 14th, 2025 • Delta Air Lines has outlined a series of sustainability measures it plans to advance through 2025, spanning sustainable aviation fuel, waste reduction, onboard materials, and supplier engagement. The initiatives highlight how airlines are pursuing near-term emissions and resource efficiency gains while longer-term decarbonisation technologies remain constrained.

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ExxonMobil Cuts Planned Low-Carbon Investment by One-Third as Profit and Production Take Priority

December 14th, 2025 • ExxonMobil has announced a substantial reduction in planned investment for low-carbon projects, cutting its five-year spending target by roughly one-third. The move reflects broader recalibration among major oil companies of clean energy commitments and has implications for industry decarbonization and energy transition planning.

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Satellite Monitoring Offers a New Tool for More Sustainable Cocoa Supply Chains

December 14th, 2025 • Satellite monitoring is emerging as a practical tool to improve transparency and sustainability in global cocoa supply chains. Airbus has developed a satellite-based solution that helps companies track deforestation risks, land use changes, and compliance with environmental standards in cocoa-producing regions.

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The Circular Battery Economy Is Poised for Rapid Growth as EV Adoption Accelerates

December 12th, 2025 • The global circular battery economy is projected to grow to nearly USD 78 billion by the early 2030s, driven by electric vehicle adoption, raw material constraints, and tightening environmental regulations. Recycling, second-life applications, and closed-loop supply chains are becoming strategic priorities for automakers, battery producers, and governments.

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Scientists Develop Plastics That Break Down Safely Instead of Polluting

December 12th, 2025 • Researchers have developed a new class of plastics designed to break down into harmless components rather than persist as long-term pollution. The innovation could help reduce plastic waste across packaging, agriculture, and consumer products without compromising performance.

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Meeting Renewable Energy, Efficiency and Methane Pledges Could Prevent Nearly 1 ºC of Global Warming

December 12th, 2025 • Fulfilling existing global commitments on renewable energy deployment, energy efficiency improvements, and methane emissions reductions could avoid almost 1 ºC of global temperature rise this century. New analysis highlights that much of the climate benefit needed to meet international goals is already within reach if countries deliver on promises they have already made.

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Study Finds AI’s Climate Impact in the United States Is Smaller Than Expected

December 11th, 2025 • A new analysis shows that artificial intelligence currently contributes only a modest share of U.S. energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Researchers say AI may help accelerate cleaner technologies, although regional electricity pressures remain an important planning concern.
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