TL;DRWeekly climate news includes plans to cut back on renewable energy, efforts to weaken the EU Emissions Trading System, and an increase in coral bleaching.
TL;DRAt least 41 people have died in Assam, India, due to severe monsoon floods. The flooding has inundated homes and roads, and rescue teams are searching for survivors.
Climate ChangeSustainabilityHousing & Urban Development
TL;DRAllotment gardens can reduce ambient temperatures by several degrees, gaining significance particularly in urban areas. They also function as carbon sinks.
TL;DRThe chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, has been dismissed following an allegation of sexual abuse. Meanwhile, wildfires are threatening the major city of Bordeaux in southwestern France.
TL;DRA minute of silence was observed in Venezuela to commemorate the victims of an earthquake that occurred one month prior. The disaster resulted in thousands of casualties.
TL;DRThe Russian central bank has lowered its key interest rate to 14 percent to support the economy. At the same time, an increased inflation risk is anticipated.
TL;DRGermany now has more than 200,000 charging points for electric vehicles. The industry association BDEW is calling for increased incentives to boost demand and for dependable tax benefits.
TL;DRThe EU Advocate General considers the truck block clearances conducted by Austria at the Brenner Pass to be permissible, despite Italy's lawsuit against the practice. Travelers to Italy may experience potential traffic jams.