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

Fifth UN plastics treaty talks mired in division as halfway point approaches 28/11/2024

A fifth round of talks aimed at securing an international treaty to curb plastic pollution had seen slow progress as the halfway point approaches, delegates said on Wednesday, fuelling doubts that a deal can be reached by a December 1 deadline. ...more

Britain to launch consultation on electric vehicle transition 28/11/2024

Britain will launch a consultation on changing its zero-emission vehicle mandate but will stick to a 2030 deadline for phasing out new petrol and diesel car sales, Prime Minister Keir Starmer's spokesperson said on Tuesday. ...more

Canada environment minister warns oil and gas companies against withholding emissions data 28/11/2024

Canada's environment minister warned on Wednesday that oil and gas companies would be breaking federal laws if they withheld emissions data, after Alberta's premier said the province was considering measures to block a proposed emissions cap. ...more

The melting of Greenland: A climate challenge with major implications for the 21st century 28/11/2024

The melting of Greenland is accelerating, with an estimated loss of between 964 and 1735 gigatons of ice per year by 2100 in a scenario of high greenhouse gas emissions (SSP585), according to three regional climate models. ...more