‘Cali Fund’ aiming to raise billions for nature receives first donation – of just $1,000
A major biodiversity fund – which could, in theory, generate billions of dollars annually for conservation – received its first donation of just $1,000 in November. The Cali Fund was created under the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) at the COP16 nature negotiations in Cali,...
DeBriefed 12 December: EU under ‘pressure’; ‘Unusual warmth’ explained; Rise of climate boardgames
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate change. This week EU sets 2040 goal CUT CRUNCHED: The EU agreed on a legally binding target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% from 1990 levels by 2040, reported the EU...
EU Targets Shein, Temu With 3-Euro Fee on Small Parcels as Trade Bloc Moves to End De Minimis
The European Union will impose a 3-euro per-parcel fee on small shipments entering the 27-nation trade bloc. Continue reading →
Zoe Saldaña Swaps Peplum Armor for Chanel’s 3D Floral Mermaid Gown at ‘Avatar’ Miami Screening
The “Avatar: Fire and Ash” star pulled look 74 from Chanel’s spring 2026 runway. Continue reading →
Paris Hilton’s Chanel Sock Boots Bring a Dual-textured Kick to T-Mobile’s Times Square Takeover
The DJ and entrepreneur layered Chanel’s cap-toe sock boots under pink lace and a leather trench en route to the “No Filter Series” launch. Continue reading →
Selena Gomez Puts a Draped Spin on the Little Black Dress in Jacquemus for ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ Screening
She paired the dress with the brand’s Cubisto slingback pumps for the Los Angeles event. Continue reading →
Christmas comes early for trucking
Chart of the Week: SONAR Truckload Rejection Index – USA SONAR: STRI.USA The SONAR Truckload Rejection Index (STRI), released only a few weeks ago, has already surpassed last year’s peak Christmas reading of just under 9.5%. Values above roughly 7-8% generally signal an inflationary truckload...