Swiss wind park ordered to scale back to protect birds
A planned wind park which had aimed to deliver 16 megawatts of energy by 2023 through six new wind turbines has been ordered to scale back
Italian street artist battles racism by turning swastikas into cupcakes
In recent years human rights groups have warned of growing racism in Italy following mass immigration from Africa
Pinched by energy crisis, Spanish coal plant slated for closure fires up
With natural gas prices near record highs, several other countries are temporarily making the switch back to coal
New German government aims for at least 15 mln EVs by 2030
In addition to electric vehicle pledges, Germany's next government also plan to increase rail freight transport by 25% by the end of the decade
EU rules aim for more transparency in targeted political ads
The latest EU rules on big tech regulation aims to rein in the power of Alphabet unit Google, Facebook and other social media giants, and force them to be more accountable and transparent
UK to invest 20 mln stg a year in tidal power
Britain has committed to cut carbon emissions by 78% by 2035 and this new move will offer a cash boost for marine technologies in the sector that could generate 20% of the country's electricity
Investors warn EU against badging intensive farming as sustainable
Farming is responsible for around 10% of the EU's greenhouse gas emissions, yet its role in the EU rules is politically contentious given the large number of people it employs
Empty houses litter Nigeria's cities despite housing crisis
Nigeria's affordable housing push has led to a boom in new homes, but high construction costs and a lack of development tax mean the majority are too big and expensive for those who need them most
Alcohol and auto parts: Canada's warehouses fill up as floods stop flow of goods
From forest fires to floods, natural disasters are exposing Canada's supply chain vulnerabilities, piling pressure on retailers and manufacturers
Giant pipeline in U.S. Midwest tests future of carbon capture
Despite billions of dollars of public investment over the past decade, the technology remains relatively untested