Switzerland and Italy redraw border as melting glaciers shift the frontier | Euronews
The popular ski resort of Zermatt is in the affected area.
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Wind and solar have risen to ‘new highs’ in the EU overtaking fossil fuels for the first time ever | Euronews
Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson said the EU is now “well equipped” to meet climate neutrality goals.
Wealth tax on super-rich could raise £1.5tn globally, campaigners say
The Tax Justice Network said trillions could be raised with a ‘featherlight’ tax on the 0.5% of richest households, copying a current Spanish tax
VW Turns on Germany as China Targets Europe’s EV Blunders
Losing ground in the race to produce electric vehicles, German and French carmakers are heading toward a disruptive wave of factory closures
Swedish grandparents can now be paid for taking care of their grandchildren
The move comes 50 years after Sweden became the first country in the world to introduce paid leave for both parents.
Ireland’s datacentres overtake electricity use of all urban homes combined
Statistics raise concerns that rise in demand for data processing driven by AI could derail climate targets
Renewables surge: Green energy made up the majority of the EU’s electricity in 2023 | Euronews
Wind and solar power increases combined with a sharp drop in fossil fuels pushed renewables into the lead.
Capri lifts ban on tourists after resolving problems with water supply
Ferries from Naples and Sorrento had been forced to return to port as mayor described situation as ‘real emergency’
What does a city that has spurned cars look like? Olympics visitors to Paris will get a look
Changes designed to encourage people in Paris to take other forms of transportation have contributed to a 40% decline in air pollution, according to city officials.
(1) Matthew Fraser 🇪🇺 on X: "Paris has tripled parking rates for SUVs. Parking 6 hours will costs 225 euros instead of the current 75 euros. The new rates, which come into effect on Oct. 1, apply in the central arrondissements I to XI. https://t.co/qSLytoRbsY" / X
— Matthew Fraser 🇪🇺 (@frasermatthew)
Older Swiss women just set a global legal precedent for challenging their nation’s climate change policy
Their victory in the European Court of Human Rights is a huge win for the climate.
Harnessing Big Data to Improve Refugee Resettlement - Immigration Policy Lab
An IPL-designed algorithm would help countries match refugees and asylum seekers to the location where they have the best chance at finding employment.
Spain’s plan to ban domestic flights where you can take a train in under two and half hours | Euronews
It isn’t yet known how many flights will actually be impacted by restrictions.