Environment

Türkiye ramps up for COP31: Hosting, building climate-conscious nation

Türkiye ramps up for COP31: Hosting, building climate-conscious nation

‘On the road to COP31, we are not limited to technical and diplomatic preparations; we want to build permanent institutional and societal awareness that reaches every corner of the country,’ says Deputy Directorate of Climate Change

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Study finds recycled polyester sheds far more microplastics than new material
10.12.2025

Study finds recycled polyester sheds far more microplastics than new material

Clothing made from recycled polyester releases over 50% more microplastic fibers during washing than virgin polyester, according to new laboratory research

EU agrees on 90% emissions cut by 2040 in major climate law revision
10.12.2025

EU agrees on 90% emissions cut by 2040 in major climate law revision

Agreement introduces flexibilities for member states, delays emissions trading system for buildings, road transport

WMO forecasts 55% chance of weak La Nina in coming months
04.12.2025

WMO forecasts 55% chance of weak La Nina in coming months

Borderline conditions already detected, with many regions still expected to be warmer than usual

Number of Green Organized Industrial Zones in Türkiye rises to 27
04.12.2025

Number of Green Organized Industrial Zones in Türkiye rises to 27

Green Organized Industrial Zone Certificate strengthens both environmental compliance and international competitiveness

Africa’s forests now a net carbon source, study finds
28.11.2025

Africa’s forests now a net carbon source, study finds

Deforestation and degradation have reversed the continent’s role as a carbon sink, shows study in Scientific Reports