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Net EU greenhouse gas emissions dropped by 8.3% in 2023, with substantial cuts in power and heating driven by renewables, keeping the EU on track toward its climate targets.

The UN Committee on Women’s Rights has called for equal representation in decision-making, saying women’s participation is critical for addressing political, economic, and digital challenges.

A European Court of Auditors report reveals that the EU faces an average annual loss of €26 billion due to extreme climate events, with potential for even higher losses in the future.

Italy aims to become a key hydrogen hub, facilitating the transfer of hydrogen from North Africa to Europe, Environment Minister Fratin announced at the Venice Hydrogen Forum.

England’s Atlantic salmon population has fallen to record lows, prompting urgent calls for action to tackle agricultural and industrial pollution, according to the Environment Agency.

The UAE is expected to exceed its renewable energy capacity targets for 2030, with significant growth projected by the IEA, highlighting its leadership in the MENA region’s energy transition.

A UN report reveals that global river flows reached record lows in 2023, as prolonged droughts and climate change caused severe water shortages in key river basins across multiple regions.

The Negro River, a major Amazon tributary, has reached its lowest level in recorded history due to a severe drought that continues to affect Brazil and the surrounding Amazon rainforest.

At least 63 people are dead and millions are without power after Hurricane Helene devastated the southeastern US, leaving widespread destruction in its path. Rescue operations continue.

Governments worldwide have invested $2 trillion in clean energy since 2020, tripling the post-2008 levels, driven by energy security concerns and industrial policy, the IEA reports.