US to fund lower-emission fertilizer with eye to greener ethanol 12/7/2024

The U.S. Department of Energy plans to spend $36 million on technologies to lower emissions from applying synthetic nitrogen fertilizer to corn and sorghum used in ethanol production, the agency said Thursday. ...more

Natural disasters in China caused $13 bln economic loss in January-June 12/7/2024

Natural disasters in China resulted in 93.16 billion yuan ($12.83 billion) worth of direct economic loss in the first half of this year, the government said on Friday, as the country suffered flooding, drought and extreme temperature. ...more

New EU Parliament less supportive of green agenda, documents show 11/7/2024

The next European Commission will no longer be able to rely on a broad consensus among lawmakers in support of ambitious climate change policies, with lawmakers split over whether to scrap or strengthen green measures, draft documents showed. ...more

New Zealand government unveils new climate strategy 11/7/2024

The New Zealand government on Wednesday announced plans to build more resilient infrastructure and boost clean energy production, as well as support for climate mitigating technologies and increasing forests as part of a new climate strategy. ...more

How can we help pregnant women better cope with heat? 11/7/2024

There's mounting evidence that heat is detrimental for pregnant women and their unborn babies. What can be done to protect them? ...more

Singapore has approved 16 insects to eat as food: here’s everything you need to know 11/7/2024

Singapore has taken the leap and approved 16 species of insect as safe for human consumption. ...more

‘All threats to the sea come from humans’: how lawyers are gearing up to fight for the oceans 11/7/2024

A rising number of lawsuits in courts around the world are holding governments and corporations to account for their treatment of the seas and those who rely on them. ...more

New US solar duties would raise costs and threaten climate goals, report says 10/7/2024

Solar panel prices could increase by as much as 66% if the U.S. puts new tariffs on imports from Southeast Asia, threatening the nation's goals for an energy source critical to combating climate change, according to an analysis published on Tuesday. ...more

US offshore wind will fall short of Biden's 2030 goal, analysis says 10/7/2024

The United States will fall far short of the Biden administration's 2030 offshore wind goal but will catch up quickly in the following years, according to an analysis by an industry group published on Tuesday. ...more

Philippines chosen to host climate 'loss and damage' fund board 10/7/2024

The Philippines has been chosen to host the board of the "Loss and Damage" fund created by U.N. talks, marking another step towards providing financial help for countries to recover and rebuild from the impact of global warming. ...more