International court to begin hearings that may shape global climate litigation 2/12/2024

The United Nations' top court next week begins hearings on the legal obligation of countries to fight climate change and the consequences for states of contributing to global warming, the outcome of which could influence litigation worldwide. ...more

China completes 3,000-km green belt around its biggest desert, state media says 2/12/2024

China has finished a 46-year campaign to encircle its largest desert with trees, part of national efforts to end desertification and curb the sandstorms that plague parts of the country during the spring, state media reported on Friday. ...more

Britain seeks views on including shipping in carbon market from 2026 2/12/2024

Britain has called for views on changes to its emissions trading system (ETS) that could see the shipping sector join its carbon market from 2026. ...more

New powder that captures carbon could be ‘quantum leap’ for industry 2/12/2024

An innocuous yellow powder, created in a lab, could be a new way to combat the climate crisis by absorbing carbon from the air. ...more

UN plastic treaty talks push for breakthrough as deadline looms 29/11/2024

Negotiators at the fifth round of talks aimed at securing an international treaty to curb plastic pollution were striving on Friday to speed up sluggish proceedings and reach a deal by a December 1 deadline. ...more

Can flights really reach net zero by 2050 - and what will it cost holidaymakers? 29/11/2024

It is the perfect start to a holiday: your plane ticket is cheap, your cabin baggage is safely stowed, the engines are roaring into life - and the pilot has announced that there’s no need to worry about the environmental impact. ...more

Big steelmakers failing to make the switch to renewables, survey shows 29/11/2024

The world's biggest steelmakers are falling behind in the shift towards low-carbon production, with some still entirely dependent on fossil fuels for their energy, a survey of 18 leading firms showed on Friday. ...more

Can you take a clean cruise holiday and which vessels are the worst emitters? 29/11/2024

In a booming sector where the biggest ships have doubled in size since 2000, pressure is growing to make cruising a greener, more sustainable way to travel. ...more

Footballers at ‘very high risk of extreme heat stress’ during World Cup 2026 29/11/2024

Footballers face a “very high risk of experiencing extreme heat stress” at 10 of the 16 stadiums that will host the next World Cup, researchers have warned, as they urge sports authorities to rethink the timing of sports events. ...more

Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi Launches Public Consultation on Air Quality and Noise 28/11/2024

The Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi (EAD), in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC), is embarking on a public consultation project focused on air quality and noise to ensure that the voices of the community in Abu Dhabi are heard and represented. ...more