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Dire sea level rise likely even in a 1.5C world: study
Rising seas will severely test humanity's resilience in the second half of the 21st century and beyond, even if nations defy the odds and cap global warming at the ambitious 1.5 degrees Celsius target, researchers said Tuesday.
India steel plans threaten global emissions goals: report
India's plans to massively expand coal-based steel and iron production threaten global efforts to reduce the sector's carbon emissions, a key contributor to climate change, a report said Tuesday.
UK farmers pray for rain amid driest spring since 1852
UK farmers are praying for rain as Britain suffers its driest spring in well over a century, which has left the soil parched and crops stunted from lack of water.
AI talking trees feature at Chelsea Flower Show
Talking trees powered by AI, drought-resistant crops and sweet potatoes sprouting among flowers -- the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show is facing the future with a focus on innovation and climate-change adaptation.
Indian, Romanian climbers die on Nepal's Lhotse
Two climbers from Romania and India have died on Nepal's Mount Lhotse, the world's fourth highest peak, officials said Monday, taking the number of fatalities this season to at least nine.
British climber breaks his own record with 19th Everest summit
British climber Kenton Cool successfully climbed Mount Everest for the nineteenth time on Sunday, extending his own record for the most summits of the world's highest mountain by a non-Nepali.
The US towns that took on 'forever chemical' giants -- and won
No corner of Earth is untouched. From Tibet to Antarctica, so-called "forever chemicals" have seeped into the blood of nearly every living creature.
'Serious problem': Afghan capital losing race against water shortages
Every week, Bibi Jan scrapes together some of her husband's meagre daily wage to buy precious water from rickshaw-drawn tankers that supply residents of Afghanistan's increasingly parched capital.
70 South African white rhinos to be relocated to Rwanda
Rwanda's biggest national park announced on Thursday it will be receiving 70 white rhinos from South Africa later this month, in the country's largest such transfer ever.
Thai man arrested for smuggling baby orangutans
Thai police have arrested a man suspected of smuggling two baby orangutans into the kingdom, they said Thursday, in a case linked to an international wildlife trafficking network.
Toxic algae killing marine life off Australian coast
A vast bloom of toxic algae is killing more than 200 species of marine life off the southern coast of Australia, scientists and conservation groups say.
China first-quarter emissions fell despite rising power demand
China's emissions fell in the first quarter of 2025 despite rapidly growing power demand thanks to soaring renewable and nuclear energy, a key milestone for world's top emitter, analysis showed Thursday.
England sees driest spring since 1956: government agency
England has seen the driest start to spring for 69 years, the UK government's Environment Agency said, amid concerns over possible drought in coming months.
Dutch climate group launches new case against Shell
Dutch environmental group Milieudefensie said Tuesday it was launching a new legal case against Shell, aiming to stop the fossil fuel giant investing in new oil and gas fields.
Urban temps turning cities into 'ovens,' UN Chief Heat Officer warns
Whether in Miami, Athens, or Santiago, dedicated ambassadors are stepping up to tackle extreme urban heat around the world.
Scientists in Mexico develop tortilla for people with no fridge
Peering through a microscope, food scientist Raquel Gomez studies microorganisms that add nutrients and preserve tortillas for several weeks without refrigerators -- a luxury in impoverished Mexican communities.
Nepal holds tribute for disappearing glacier
Dozens trekked to Nepal's Yala glacier for a ceremony Monday to mark its rapid disappearance due to climate change and put a spotlight on global glacial retreat.
UK towns harness nature to combat rising flood risk
In a stream near Leicester in central England, six volunteers in waterproof overalls and boots busily reinforced mini wooden structures designed to combat the rising flooding threat.
UK lab promises air-con revolution without polluting gases
The soft, waxy "solid refrigerant" being investigated in a UK laboratory may not look very exciting, but its unusual properties promise an air-conditioning revolution that could eliminate the need for greenhouse gases.
Thousands in Spain confined indoors for hours by toxic fumes
Spanish authorities told more than 160,000 people near Barcelona to stay indoors for nearly seven hours on Saturday, after a fire at an industrial warehouse released a toxic cloud of chlorine over a wide area.
Jungle music: Chimp drumming reveals building blocks of human rhythm
Out west, they groove with fast, evenly spaced beats. In the east, it's more free-form and fluid.
Two men found guilty of chopping down iconic UK tree
An English court found two men guilty on Friday of the "deliberate and mindless" felling of one of the UK's most iconic trees, an incident that sparked national outrage.
CCL Industries Announces 2025 Annual and Special Shareholders' Meeting Results
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 9, 2025 / CCL Industries Inc. (TSX:CCL.A)(TSX:CCL.B) (the "Company" or "CCL"), a world leader in specialty label, security and packaging solutions for global corporations, government institutions, small businesses and consumers, announced voting results from its 2025 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders held May 8, 2025 (the "Meeting"). A total of 11,471,010 Class A voting shares, or 97.66% of the Company's issued and outstanding Class A voting shares, were represented in person or by proxy at the Meeting. All matters put forth at the Meeting, including the election of nine (9) directors; the appointment of auditor of the Company and authorization of the directors to fix the remuneration of such auditor; and the amendment to the Company's Performance Stock Unit Plan (the "PSU Plan") to increase the number of Class B non-voting shares reserved and available for issuance by 1,400,000 Class B non-voting shares, and the ratification of 946,188 Performance Stock Units previously granted and currently outstanding under the PSU Plan, were approved as detailed in the Company's filing on www.sedarplus.ca.
EU parliament backs emissions reprieve for carmakers
EU lawmakers on Thursday gave the green light to a delay for European carmakers to meet new emission targets, as the bloc seeks to balance climate goals with supporting the struggling industry.
Global temperatures stuck at near-record highs in April: EU monitor
Global temperatures were stuck at near-record highs in April, the EU's climate monitor said on Thursday, extending an unprecedented heat streak and raising questions about how quickly the world might be warming.
Wolf protection downgrade set for green light in EU
EU lawmakers are set on Thursday to give the green light to downgrading wolf protections in the bloc, in line with a landmark change to conservation rules late last year.
What the shell: scientists marvel as NZ snail lays egg from neck
A rare New Zealand snail has been filmed for the first time squeezing an egg from its neck, delighting scientists trying to save the critically endangered meat-eating mollusc.
CCL Industries Announces Intention to Renew NCIB
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 8, 2025 / CCL Industries Inc. (TSX:CCL.A)(TSX:CCL.B) (the "Company" or "CCL"), a world leader in specialty label, security and packaging solutions for global corporations, government institutions, small businesses and consumers, announced today that the Company intends to file with the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") as soon as practicable a notice of intention to renew its normal course issuer bid (the "NCIB") to purchase its Class B non-voting shares. If this notice is accepted by the TSX, the Company expects to purchase for cancellation, at its discretion during the 12 months following such acceptance, up to 14,450,000 Class B non-voting shares representing approximately 9.95% of the public float of the Class B non-voting shares of the Company. Purchases under the NCIB will be conducted in the open market or as otherwise permitted, subject to the terms and limitations applicable to the NCIB. The actual number of Class B non-voting shares that may be purchased under the NCIB, and the timing of any such purchases, will be determined by the Company, subject to the limitations imposed by the TSX. There cannot be any assurance as to how many Class B non-voting shares, if any, will ultimately be purchased by the Company. The Company believes that the purchase of Class B non-voting shares under the NCIB will be in the best interest of the Company and will represent an appropriate and desirable use of available funds.
Web archivists scrambling to save US public data from deletion
As President Donald Trump's administration purges public records since storming back to power, experts and volunteers are preserving thousands of web pages and government sites devoted to climate change, health or LGBTQ rights and other issues.
Perrier ordered to remove water filters
Regional French authorities ordered Nestle on Wednesday to remove a system that filters Perrier and to renew its authorisation to call it natural mineral water, marking the latest turn in a saga that has ensnared the government.
World's richest 10% caused two thirds of global warming: study
The world's wealthiest 10 percent of individuals are responsible for two thirds of global warming since 1990, researchers said Tuesday.
CCL Industries Announces Record Results for 2025 First Quarter
First Quarter HighlightsRecord earnings per Class B share(3): $1.18 basic and adjusted basic earnings up 9.3%; foreign currency translation positive $0.02 per Class B shareSales increased 8.6% on 3.8% organic growth, 1.4% acquisitions and 3.4% positive currency translationOperating income(1) improved 12.4%, with a 16.8% operating margin(1) up 60 bps$156.3 million returned to shareholders in stock buybacks and dividends