What caused Dubai floods? Experts cite climate change, not cloud seeding 19/4/2024

A storm hit the United Arab Emirates and Oman this week bringing record rainfall that flooded highways, inundated houses, grid-locked traffic and trapped people in their homes. ...more

Climate change damage could cost $38 trillion per year by 2050, study finds 19/4/2024

Damage to farming, infrastructure, productivity, and health from climate change will cost an estimated $38 trillion per year by 2050, German government-backed research finds, a figure almost certain to rise as human activity emits more greenhouse gases. ...more

Scotland to ditch 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target, says BBC report 19/4/2024

Scotland's devolved government will abandon its target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030, the BBC reported on Wednesday, adding that Scotland would keep a separate goal to reach net zero by 2045. ...more

Transition to Renewables Calls for New Approach to Energy Security 19/4/2024

Evolving concept of energy security must address energy demand, system flexibility, technology access and infrastructure development, says IRENA ...more

Kale, watermelon and even some organic foods pose high pesticide risk, analysis finds 19/4/2024

Watermelon, green beans and bell peppers are among the many common fruits and vegetables found in US supermarkets that contain potentially unsafe levels of pesticides, according to an analysis published today by Consumer Reports. ...more

Major Global Utilities Announce Joint Intent to Scale Renewable Capacity by 2.5 times to 2030  19/4/2024

Utilities for Net Zero Alliance members announce action plan at IRENA Assembly, focused on increasing speed of grid investment and development    ...more

The Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi Expands Its Native Tree-Tagging Programme 18/4/2024

The Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi (EAD) has announced the expansion of its native tree-tagging programs to encompass all naturally occurring native trees in Abu Dhabi's wild habitats and natural reserves. This initiative is a collaborative effort with the Agency's strategic partners aimed at bolstering sustainability, safeguarding Abu Dhabi's natural heritage, and reinforcing the emirate's position as a leader in environmental endeavours. ...more

World leaders call on nations to swiftly ratify U.N. ocean treaty 18/4/2024

The European Union and the governments of 13 countries urged nations on Tuesday to prioritise the ratification of a U.N. treaty to protect the world's oceans from overfishing and other human activities. ...more

Healthier ready-to-eat meals would have ‘huge’ EU climate benefits – report 18/4/2024

Healthier ready-to-eat meals could cut EU emissions by 48m tonnes annually and save customers €2.8bn (£2.4bn) each year, as well as reducing disease, a report has found. ...more

Coral bleaching afflicts most of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, report shows 18/4/2024

Some three-quarters of Australia's famed Great Barrier Reef is suffering from coral bleaching, authorities said in a report on Wednesday, days after climate scientists warned the condition was blighting such reefs worldwide. ...more