The cow of the future? France introduces smaller, low-emission livestock
• Nov 28, 2025, 4:45 PM
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How can we reduce greenhouse gas emissions? In the wake of the COP30 climate conference in Brazil, attention is turning to cattle. A single cow produces between 154 to 264 pounds of methane gas per year. So could genetics lessen their impact? Our France 2 colleagues report on what's being called the "cow of tomorrow", with FRANCE 24's Charlotte Lam.
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EU rolls back 2035 internal combustion engine ban
• 10:08 PM
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The European Union has proposed changes to a 2023 law that effectively banned the sale of new internal combustion engine cars from 2035. Instead of cutting CO2 emissions by 100% from 2021 levels, carmakers would be required to reduce them by 90%, meanin
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Shipping is one of the world's dirtiest industries. Could sailing cargo ships be the answer?
• 11:07 AM
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International shipping accounts for 3 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. But a new path is emerging: starting in 2026, sailing cargo ships will set off from France to the United States, some flying the French flag. The big question is whether this inno
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EU scraps 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars to boost auto industry
• 2:57 AM
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The EU on Tuesday walked back a 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars seen as a milestone in the fight against climate change, as the bloc pivots to bolstering its crisis-hit auto sector.
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