News events in the Fourth week of July 2023

Monday July 24 The BBC’s business editor has apologised to Nigel Farage over “incomplete and inaccurate information” in his story about the former Ukip leader’s bank account. The 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars appears to be in doubt, after Rishi Sunak refused to confirm it will go ahead. AndContinue reading “News events in the Fourth week of July 2023”

Record heat, violent wildfires – a punishing reminder of Europe’s climate challenge

The further far-right drift across Europe is alarming for many reasons including the de-prioritisation or weaponising of climate action.

The New York Times from July 18 – July 24

A life-threatening heat wave was continuing its march in the 4th week of July, across Western Europe, whilst in Italy there was again a political crisis.

Dangerous climate change is already with us

A big step is made by at least 23 countries that have made new commitments to phase out coal power, including five of the world’s top 20 coal power-using countries?

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