Extraction of raw materials to rise by 60% by 2060, says UN report 31/1/2024

The global extraction of raw materials is expected to increase by 60% by 2060, with calamitous consequences for the climate and the environment, according an unpublished UN analysis seen by the Guardian. ...more

Move to sustainable food systems could bring $10tn benefits a year, study finds 31/1/2024

A shift towards a more sustainable global food system could create up to $10tn (£7.9tn) of benefits a year, improve human health and ease the climate crisis, according to the most comprehensive economic study of its type. ...more

England's hedges would go around Earth ten times 31/1/2024

England's hedgerows would stretch almost ten times around the Earth if lined up end to end. ...more

Electric carmaker Rimac to produce stationary energy-storage batteries 31/1/2024

Rimac Energy, a new subdivision of Croatian electric carmaker Rimac Technology, is expanding production to include an innovative stationary energy storage system that will be fully launched in 2025, the company said on Wednesday. ...more

12th World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC2024) Marks a Milestone in Environmental Education 30/1/2024

The 12th World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC2024) officially opened its doors yesterday, and until 2 February, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), under the theme “Connecting People, Creating Tomorrow”. ...more

UAE: Whole-genome sequencing of ghaf tree unveiled at Arab Health 2024 30/1/2024

The tough Ghaf tree carries great significance in the UAE, and is recognised for its ability to thrive in arid environments. ...more

Underground hydrogen discovery in France raises hopes for clean energy 30/1/2024

Hydrogen has long been seen as a wonder fuel that does not give off greenhouse gases when used, and which could help replace fossil fuels. But there is at least one major drawback to this idea because the production of hydrogen largely uses fossil fuels and so making clean hydrogen from the process of splitting water needs renewable sources of electricity. Lots of power is required and it is expensive. ...more

German offshore wind power share drops as land network expands -TenneT 30/1/2024

Years of network expansion on land in Germany has led to a drop in the proportion of offshore wind power contributed from the North Sea to the country's total wind energy output, Dutch grid operator TenneT said on Monday. ...more

EU Policy. Banks should check client sustainability despite due diligence carveout, lawmakers say 30/1/2024

The financial sector needs a separate law to impose environmental and human rights obligations after being excluded from a December deal, says a draft seen by Euronews. ...more

Amazon's record drought driven by climate change 29/1/2024

One of our planet's most vital defences against global warming is itself being ravaged by climate change. ...more