Europe must push for low CO₂ bread, says fertiliser group chief Yara International head calls for more government support in the production of green crop nutrients. Susannah Savage on.ft.com/3ZjXutD

New analysis of government data suggests that England is heading for one of its worst harvests on record. Tom Lancaster: "It’s been a year to forget for many farmers, as the recent benign summer has failed to make up for months of rain over the winter" eciu.net/media/press-re…

Retailers, horticultural firms and nature groups call on PM to ban peat sales Retailers, horticultural industry businesses and nature charities have written to the Prime Minister urging a rapid end to sales of peat. Emily Beament bit.ly/3AWFADr

Amid the worst drought in Brazil history, wildfires rage and the Amazon falls to a record low level Brazil is enduring its worst drought since nationwide measurements began in 1950, says National Center for Monitoring and Early Warning of Natural Disasters.

Northvolt to mothball part of Swedish gigafactory and close another Maker of batteries for electric cars announces possible job losses amid fierce competition and stalling demand. bit.ly/4dTeQCf

Offshore emissions reduction of 50% by 2030 ‘appears within reach’ – regulator Target to reduce emissions in UK’s offshore energy sector “appears within reach”, says report, as further drop of 4% was logged. Craig Paton bit.ly/47lKk1m

China and US push each other on priorities for UN COP29 climate talks John Podesta presses China for ambitious goals on emissions while Beijing urges Washington to ‘maintain consistency’. Aime Williams on.ft.com/3MF0WYk

Plans to make farming net zero by 2040 may not be achieved, admits National Farmers' Union, saying lack of investment in climate-friendly farming measures by previous government had made hitting goal by 2040 “tricky” - by Malcolm Prior: bbc.com/news/articles/…

Latest car sales figures from New Automotive show EVs jumping to over 23% market share for August 2024 Colin Walker: “This jump in market share to over 23% suggests sales are in increasingly rude health." eciu.net/media/press-re…

UK farming's 'net zero' climate target in doubt The NFU said a lack of investment in climate-friendly farming measures had made the target “tricky” but insisted that the deadline would not be dropped. Malcolm Prior bbc.in/47iEUnX

Call to boost agriculture budget to ‘value’ food security amid fears of cuts Sector needs £5.6 billion a year UK-wide to produce sustainable, affordable food and deliver for nature and climate. Emily Beament bit.ly/3XHsnY4

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Only 65% of UK firms have plan to cut emissions to net zero, study shows Post-Brexit uncertainty partly blamed for low rate with just half of companies surveyed measuring their carbon footprint. Helena Horton bit.ly/4cYLVeF

New analysis from World Weather Attribution shows that climate change increased the likelihood of devastating droughts in Sardinia and Sicily by 50% Amber Sawyer: "Sadly, these are the latest in a string of climate impacts we’re seeing in Europe" eciu.net/media/press-re…

Poll reveals how pensioners really feel about boiler alternatives like heat pumps Most baby boomers worry about climate change, a new poll has found, but many are put off from adopting clean heating solutions like heat pumps because of "misconceptions" about cost.

Spain’s Pedro Sánchez calls on EU to ‘reconsider’ Chinese EV tariffs Beijing has stepped up lobbying ahead of Brussels vote in escalating trade war. Thomas Hale Joe Leahy on.ft.com/3B0fqiY

From last week, still worth a read

Port Talbot to support Miliband’s net zero plans under £500m subsidy deal Steel from South Wales plant to be used to build giant floating offshore wind turbines. Matt Oliver bit.ly/3zg6Ego

From Bondi Beach to Uluru, how climate crisis is threatening Australia’s iconic tourist destinations Half of country’s major tourism spots already face high risk of disasters, new assessment says. Stuti bit.ly/47umvV9

Rich countries silencing climate protest while preaching about rights elsewhere, says study Report says governments in global north increasingly using draconian measures while criticising similar tactics in global south. Matthew Taylor bit.ly/3MGTiNd