Environment
IKEA aims to halve food waste at its restaurants by mid-2020
STOCKHOLM IKEA, which as well as being the No.1 furniture retailer also runs one of the world's biggest restaurant chains, aims to halve its food waste in three years to save money and reduce its environmental footprint.
- How a math formula could decide fate of endangered U.S. species
- Portugal's deadliest fire still rages after 62 people killed
- U.S. top court hands Chevron victory in Ecuador pollution case
- Dutch government: will meet 2020 greenhouse gas targets after extra measures
- Religious and indigenous leaders urge better protection of forests
Recent Environment News
Sovereign investors tweak portfolios for environmental risk
LONDON Some sovereign investors are reducing their exposure to fossil fuels or seeking clean alternatives to protect their portfolios from rising environmental risk.
EU says deepening ties with climate pact members after U.S. withdraws
LUXEMBOURG The European Union said on Monday it was deepening its alliances with other signatories of the Paris climate accord to ensure its implementation, rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump's demands to renegotiate the pact.
Warmer weather seen for July-Sept in most of Europe, except Nordics
LONDON Most of Europe should experience above-normal temperatures from July-September, except the Nordic region, where temperatures will be cooler than usual, the Weather Company said on Wednesday.
Four people missing after flooding in remote Greenland village
COPENHAGEN Four people are missing after large waves flooded a remote settlement in Greenland this weekend, Greenland officials said on Sunday.