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Scotland Made Big Climate Pledges. Now They’re ‘Out of Reach.’

19 April 2024 at 14:37
Despite significant progress, Scotland was falling short on cutting vehicle emissions, switching to heat pumps and even restoring peatland, the government said.

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In 2021, Scotland’s first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, called the country’s climate targets “amongst the toughest” in the world.

Drought Pushes Millions Into ‘Acute Hunger’ in Southern Africa

The disaster, intensified by El Niño, is devastating communities across several countries, killing crops and livestock and sending food prices soaring.

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A farmer in Zimbabwe last month. Several countries have declared national emergencies.

‘Climate-Controlled’ Sausage? Courts Crack Down on ‘Greenwashing’

12 April 2024 at 19:06
From airlines to pork sellers, corporate brands face legal and regulatory challenges for misleading the public with lofty climate claims.

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Members of Fossil Free Netherlands, which has brought a lawsuit against the Dutch airline KLM for misleading consumers with its sustainability claims, outside the Amsterdam court in December.
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