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EU leaders weigh 2040 climate goal with fresh support for industry
194European Union leaders are set to give political backing to a new 2040 climate target while instructing the European Commission to strengthen measures that help heavy industry and consumers manage the transition, according to draft conclusions...

Opinion: A&M enables its business partners in environmental disasters, international arms conflict
Follow the money. Do Texas A&M students really know how their university interlocks itself with corporations and governments? Do those interlocked establishments have our best interests in mind? In today’s climate of geopolitical unrest, the U.S....

ABSA trains women for climate resilience, calls for inclusive leadership
By NATION REPORTER ABSA Bank Zambia says it has trained over 800 women to build financial and climate resilience in response to climate change. ABSA Chief Risk Officer, Sarah Lloyd says the masterclasses covered topics such as sustainability and...

Copenhagen’s Coco Hotel - review
Arty yet approachable: interiors feature contemporary artworks, hand-picked books on window ledges and leafy corners that feel like a creative studio come to life. Think pared-back Scandi meets gallery-meets-lounge, with nods to vintage and...

Climate change is getting under our skin
Climate change has been wreaking havoc on our largest organ: the skin. Extreme heat, pollution and changing rainfall can worsen skin conditions. As a result, skin products have also had to evolve to keep up with changing demands. On the surface...

National World to rebrand as Iconic Media as Denmark explains ABC move
Regional publisher National World is to be rebranded as Iconic Media, its new owner has confirmed. Iconic Media is the name of the Irish newspaper publisher owned by Malcolm Denmark, who took control of National World in May. Now it has been...

Climate hysteria in the media has really got to stop
Reading the news, you would believe that the Great Barrier Reef -- the aquatic wonder off Australia's coast -- is on its deathbed, bleached beyond recognition by climate change. Recent headlines shouted in unison: "Great Barrier Reef suffers worst...

How architectural activism is flourishing in Denmark
Everywhere I go, I hear discussions about agency in architecture. How much influence does an architect really have? How and where can one make an impact? As part of a recent visit to central Denmark to visit Praksis Architects’ impressive retrofit...

Letter to EP ENVI: SOER 2025 – Strengthening EU environmental, climate action for better health
EU countries have widely different approaches to protecting people against per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pollution, a new report commissioned by the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) finds. While Austria, Denmark, and France have...

Less sting: Climatic variations curtailed dengue mosquito breeding in Lucknow
LUCKNOW In past years, September and October were typically marked by the city grappling with a surge in dengue cases, alongside families desperately seeking platelets for hospitalized loved ones. But in 2025, the situation took a positive turn,...

Denmark culls 150,000 chickens after detecting first bird flu outbreak
DENMARK – Denmark has announced plans to cull about 150,000 chickens after confirming an outbreak of the highly contagious H5N1 bird flu virus in a poultry flock located in southeastern Jutland. The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration said...

Science Reuters Climate tipping points are being crossed, scientists warn ahead of COP30
By Alison Withers COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Global warming is crossing dangerous thresholds sooner than expected with the world’s coral reefs now in an almost irreversible die-off, marking what scientists on Monday described as the first “tipping...

California's enchanting Danish town goes full Christmas. Now is the time to plan a trip
If you're eager to mark the holidays this year with a Danish flair but Copenhagen seems a tad too far away, you might find the answer in Solvang, California. An answer that includes gnomes and a troll. That city, founded in 1911 by Danish...

Whirlpool responds to ADEQ issues with Fort Smith pollution-mitigation efforts
Whirlpool has agreed to some of the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) requests to do more to monitor and mitigate cancer-causing pollutants around the former Whirlpool Fort Smith plant Whirlpool closed its refrigerator...

Is ChatGPT bad for the environment?
Why is ChatGPT bad for the environment? It is often said that "AI lives on the cloud", but that phrase makes ChatGPT look like an abstract, almost supernatural entity — similar to the Genie in a bottle — which could not be further from the truth....

Climate tipping points are being crossed, scientists warn ahead of COP30
By Alison Withers COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Global warming is crossing dangerous thresholds sooner than expected with the world’s coral reefs now in an almost irreversible die-off, marking what scientists on Monday described as the first “tipping...

Bifrost CCS Project: A Game-Changer for CO₂ Storage in the Danish North Sea
Ever wondered how heavy industry can actually slash its CO₂ footprint? Well, head about 200 km off Denmark’s coast and you’ll find the Bifrost CCS Project—one of the boldest carbon capture and storage Denmark efforts—just kicked into high gear. On...

Seven tips to strengthening sustainability reporting
In today’s fast-evolving ESG landscape, sustainability reporting is vital for compliance, showcasing progress and strengthening stakeholder trust. Cilia Keser, Managing Partner at Nexio Projects, shares seven tips for sustainability reporting. 1....

Denmark promotes sustainable fashion dialogue in Vietnam
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam is hosting two public talks titled “The Future of Fashion: A Conversation on Sustainability”, one in Hanoi on Friday 17 October 2025 and another in Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday 19 October 2025. As the fashion...
Aarhus University: Denmark’s largest civil engineering research grant aims to transform the built environment
A one billion Danish kroner grant aims to revolutionise how we build and rebuild the world around us. Aarhus University is spearheading two central initiatives in the project: Design of regenerative buildings and strategies to extend the lifespan...