Richest nations ‘exporting extinction’ with demand for beef, palm oil and timber

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By Phoebe Weston, The Guardian Consumption in wealthy countries including US and UK is responsible for 13% of global forest loss beyond their borders, study finds. A toucan in Costa Rica. Most wildlife habitats are being destroyed in countries with tropical forests, the study shows. Photograph: Francesco Puntiroli/Alamy The world’s wealthiest …

Escalating armed conflict is most urgent threat for world in 2025, say global leaders

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By Heather Stewart, The Guardian World Economic Forum says responses from experts in business, politics and academia also highlight climate crisis. ‘State-based armed conflict’ was the concern cited most by those surveyed by the World Economic Forum. Photograph: Jack Guez/AFP/Getty Images Global leaders have said that escalating armed conflict is the …

World’s richest use up their fair share of 2025 carbon budget in 10 days

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By Damien Gayle, The Guardian Emissions caused by wealthiest 1% so far this year would take someone from poorest 50% three years to create. There are calls for increased taxes on climate-polluting examples of extreme wealth such as private jets. Photograph: dogayusufdokdok/Getty Images The world’s richest 1% have already used up …

Former EU environment chief warns against backsliding on climate crisis

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By Jennifer Rankin, The Guardian Virginijus Sinkevicius, a former environment commissioner, criticises bloc’s decision to delay deforestation law. Firefighters on their way to tackle a wildfire in Ano Loutro, near Xylokastro in Corinthia, Greece, in September 2024. Photograph: Vassilis Psomas/EPA  A former EU environment commissioner has warned against backsliding on the …