EU to delay new green rule in bid to appease protesting farmers 2/2/2024

Farmers protesting across Europe have won their first concession from Brussels, with the EU announcing a delay in rules that would have forced them to set aside land to encourage biodiversity and soil health. ...more

‘Literally off the charts’: global coral reef heat stress monitor forced to add new alerts as temperatures rise 2/2/2024

The world’s main system for warning about heat stress on the planet’s coral reefs has been forced to add three new alert categories to represent ever-increasing temperature extremes. ...more

AI’s Climate Impacts May Hit Marginalized People Hardest 2/2/2024

It’s been celebrated for its potential to save lives through improved forecasting during deadly weather. ...more

Devon tree planting: Work to recreate lost rainforest 2/2/2024

The National Trust plans to create vast new areas of temperate rainforest in the south-west of England. ...more

Dubai’s green initiative illuminates metro stations, saves millions with LED lights 1/2/2024

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has concluded the initial two phases of its energy conservation project, deploying 19,968 energy-efficient LED bulbs across metro stations and facilities. Over two years, this effort saved 16.7 million kilowatts, valued at Dh7.6 million, and cut the carbon footprint by 7,283 tonnes of CO2. ...more

ECB hints at greener monetary policy in new climate plan 1/2/2024

The European Central Bank on Tuesday hinted it could make its monetary policy greener as part of a new push to take climate change into account in its work. ...more

Greece hit record high green energy output last year 1/2/2024

Greece hit a record high in wind, solar and hydroelectric energy output last year, its power grid operator IPTO said on Tuesday, as the Mediterranean country on the southern tip of Europe seeks to become an exporter of green energy to northern countries. ...more

China's wind, solar capacity forecast to overtake coal in 2024 1/2/2024

China's installed wind and solar capacity will overtake coal for the first time this year, an industry body forecast on Tuesday. ...more

EU needs trillions of investment for 2050 climate target - research 1/2/2024

The European Union will need 1.5 trillion euros ($1.6 trillion)per year of investments to meet its 2050 net zero emissions target, research backed by Green EU lawmakers said on Monday. ...more

For Cop29 to succeed, rich nations must get their parliaments to agree more finance now 31/1/2024

Although 2024 has just begun, the coming months will determine if Cop29 will be a success and whether benefits will trickle down to vulnerable communities in developing countries. ...more