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EU unveils long-delayed 2040 climate target -- with wiggle room
The EU on Wednesday unveiled its long-delayed target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, but with contested new flexibilities built in to win over the most sceptical member states. After months of tough negotiations with EU states,...
Macron joins Lula to Take a Stand Against Climate Disinformation
Last Month France and Brazil published the “Joint France-Brazil press release: accelerating climate action.” Within this significant declaration aimed at bolstering global climate efforts, they also expressed firm support for upholding information...

Climate crisis affects Pakistan education
LAHORE: Pakistan's children are losing weeks of education each year to school closures caused by climate change-linked extreme weather, prompting calls for a radical rethink of learning schedules. Searing heat, toxic smog and unusual cold snaps...

Legal questions raised over climate conflict of $200 million fossil fuel fund
One of New Zealand’s trading partners is investigating whether the creation of an investment fund for gas producers breaches a “sustainable” free trade agreement that explicitly blocks new fossil fuel subsidies, the deputy leader of the Greens...

LEGO Unveils Playful, Sustainable Boston Headquarters Designed for Creativity and Community
The LEGO Group has officially opened its striking new U.S. headquarters in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood—a vibrant, design-forward workspace that embodies the brand’s signature creativity, color, and commitment to playful innovation. Spanning...

Danish artist turns recycled trash into woodland magic at Milwaukee park

US aid cuts may force millions more from homes: Danish NGO
COPENHAGEN: Cuts to global aid budgets spearheaded by the United States could nearly double the number of people forced to flee their homes this year, the Danish Refugee Council warned Tuesday. US President Donald Trump has cut 83 percent of...

SAS Orders 45 New Embraer Jets in Bold Move Toward Sustainable Growth
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is making a bold leap into the future of aviation with its largest jet order in nearly three decades — a deal for 45 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, plus options for 10 more. This historic agreement is set to transform the...

EU unveils 2040 climate target, includes carbon credits in goal
The EU on Wednesday officially unveiled its long-delayed target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, but came up with contested new flexibilities and room to maneuver to win over the most sceptical member states. After months of tough...

A Perfect 10: Anso of Denmark ‘Aros’ Review
Jens Anso is one of the few eponymous knife designers in the world — and for good reason. Anso designs are immediately recognizable, often quirky, and incredibly well designed. His texture pattern on G10 handles, often copied and rarely...
EUROPE: Denmark’s Molslinjen launches electric ferry Nerthus
Details Written by Ian Taylor Published: 01 July 2025 Molslinjen, Denmark’s largest domestic ferry operator, has brought into service its new electric ferry Nerthus, which will be operating on the route between Funen and the island of Als....

Qatar expresses confidence that political declaration of Second World Summit for Social Development will provide impetus to accelerate implementation of 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
New York: The State of Qatar has expressed confidence that the Political Declaration of the Second World Summit for Social Development, which Doha will host next November, will provide impetus to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda...

SAS places largest jet order since 1996 with 55 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft to drive sustainable growth
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has ordered 45 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft with options for 10 more, marking its largest aircraft order since 1996. Valued at approximately $4 billion, this deal is a major step in SAS’s fleet renewal strategy, focused on...

Simplification Of Sustainability Regulation Gets Complicated
For those trying to keep score on the current state of corporate sustainability regulation in Europe, do not be surprised if the game goes into overtime. In the span of the past few weeks, French President Emmanual Macron and German Chancellor...

Tick tock goes Denmark’s climate clock
This article is part of the Danish Presidency of the EU special report. It’s the climate countdown. The European Union has less than three months to agree to a decade-defining climate law — and it’s Denmark’s job to make it happen. On July 2, the...

Creating home cinema splendour in Denmark using Basalte, Steinway Lyngdorf and more
With plush furnishings and immersive technologies under a blanket of stars, this cinema room in Denmark epitomises the luxury of custom install. Layla Laidouci finds out more. Room AV carefully balanced performance and aesthetic integration in...

Vienna No Longer the Most Livable City in the World: Copenhagen Takes Top Spot
Vienna, once the undisputed number one, had to concede defeat to the Danish capital Copenhagen in this year's ranking by the EIU, the research and analysis division of the Economist Group. Vienna had held the title of the world's most livable city...

Women can be drafted into the Danish military as Russian aggression grows
Peering across a dense stretch of woodland outside of Denmark’s capital with camouflage paint smeared across her face, 20-year-old Katrine scans the horizon for approaching threats. After nearly four months of military training, the young soldier...

Plant-based food ‘inspiration’ to drive Denmark’s agenda at EU helm
While promising not to fuel debates over diets, the Danish presidency is set to champion a green agenda promoting plant-based foods. Meanwhile, the Parliament and other EU member states have different plans. On Tuesday, Denmark takes on the...

Showers in Lucknow bring respite from sultry weather, more in store
LUCKNOW A day after the monsoon covered the entire country, Lucknow experienced moderate rainfall on the last day of June - 16.6 mm between 8:30am and 5:30pm on Monday - which was a much awaited relief from the sultry weather that people braved...