In brief | 25 September '24

Bloomberg: Climate change made Europe's deadly floods worse and more likely

More intense rainfall is expected as global temperatures rise. Global warming is becoming a costlier problem for Europe.

Bloomberg: Where cargo bikes are freeing cities from polluting vans

Some battery-assisted cargo bikes can haul more than 600 pounds of goods, showing the potential to displace many half-empty vans.

Bloomberg: Nature funds soar while climate investments struggle to recover

Funds tracking companies with purportedly strong biodiversity credentials are outpacing other climate-related investments this year, adding to expectations that such products are poised for major inflows.

Bloomberg: EU climate chief calls out China over subsidies

Subsidized Chinese tech risks killing EU industry, says Hoekstra. He also says that US and China need to step up in climate talks.

Guardian: High-speed Paris-to-Berlin rail link to launch in December

Daytime service will take about eight hours and will complement the night route that launched last year.

Our World in Data: Low-carbon technologies need far less mining than fossil fuels

Mining for coal is much more resource-intensive than renewables or nuclear power.

Euractiv: 47% drop in heat pump sales: new industry boss says European demand is key

Amid a collapse of European heat pump sales, the new chief lobbyist for the industry says he wants to focus on making them more attractive, to allow manufacturers to stand up to their competitors from abroad.

Bloomberg: Battery-electric & fuel-cell truck sales are gaining traction, with China leading

BloombergNEF’s new report highlights falling battery costs & innovative models scaling the market.