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Monday 3rd February 2025
Trump’s Treasury exits climate network, USDA scrubs climate mentions, and Microsoft secures 7M+ tonnes in carbon removal—while Heathrow runway faces scrutiny, Scottish court blocks North Sea oil, and fire chiefs warn Britain isn’t ready for climate crisis impacts. All whilst the rats benefit.
Susan Gonzales
February 03, 2025
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Worldwide Highlights
The Great Green Retreat: how short-term politics is derailing corporate climate strategy
Trump Treasury Department exits the Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System
USDA orders removal of climate change mentions from public websites
Microsoft and nature-based carbon removal startup Chestnut Carbon announced today a new 25-year offtake agreement, with Chestnut providing Microsoft with more than 7mn tonnes of nature-based carbon removal credits
Study finds ocean warming four times faster than in 1980s
California still bullish on EV trucks, despite industry opposition and setbacks in Washington
Walmart converts food waste into compost, made available in 100 stores
Rats worldwide are enjoying the perks of climate change
UK Highlights
Environment Agency locks in record £22bn to tackle water infrastructure and pollution
Could the UK actually get colder with global warming?
The UK’s Climate Agenda: ambition vs action
Scottish court overturns North Sea oil approvals
Terraced streets tackle climate change with ambient loop system
The UK Government has officially set October 2027 as the launch date for its long-delayed Deposit Return Scheme, aimed at boosting recycling rates
Waitrose has partnered with Land App, a digital mapping tool, to support over 2,000 UK farmers adopting sustainable, nature-friendly farming practices
Fire chiefs warn UK is not prepared for climate crisis impacts
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