Global shift to renewables slowed in 2023, policy group says 31/5/2024

The global shift to renewables in major energy-consuming sectors slowed in 2023, hindered by regulatory gaps, political pressures and a failure to set clear targets, a policy group said on Wednesday. ...more

EU agrees to quit energy investment treaty over climate concerns 31/5/2024

European Union countries unanimously agreed on Thursday to quit an international energy treaty over concerns that it protects fossil fuel investments and undermines efforts to fight climate change, the Belgian EU presidency said. ...more

Satellite to probe mystery of clouds and climate 31/5/2024

A sophisticated joint European-Japanese satellite has launched to measure how clouds influence the climate. ...more

China plans CO2 emission cuts in key sectors by 1% of 2023 level 31/5/2024

China aims to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions of key industries by an amount equivalent to about 1% of the 2023 national total through efficiency gains in everything from steel production to transportation, according to a government plan released on Wednesday. ...more

Southern African countries fear losing more elephants to drought 31/5/2024

Southern African countries home to the largest elephant population in the world fear a rise in animal deaths in the coming months as food and water sources dwindle following a severe drought. ...more

Wealthy countries met global climate finance goal two years late, OECD says 30/5/2024

Developed countries achieved their pledge to provide $100 billion to help poorer countries cope with climate change in 2022, the OECD said on Wednesday, confirming the target was met two years late. ...more

Study reveals $2.7B worth of energy has been spent in the U.S. on mining Bitcoin in 2024 so far 30/5/2024

In the face of a looming power shortage in the United States, I am reaching out with our latest report, revealing the massive amounts of electricity used for U.S. Bitcoin mining operations in 2024 so far. ...more

Queen’s research shows willow buffers reduce the environmental footprint of farming 30/5/2024

Researchers at Queen’s University in collaboration with the Agri-Food and BioSciences Institute (AFBI) have demonstrated how the use of willow buffers along water courses can be effective in reducing the environmental footprint of farming. ...more

New animal study suggests potential long-term impact of global warming on sleep 30/5/2024

The first of its kind study suggests that changing seasons and dramatic shifts in extreme weather conditions are likely to impact sleep patterns. ...more

Researchers introduce a Planetary Inclusion Scale 30/5/2024

Social inclusion and having a sense of belonging with other people are key elements of a good life. However, the fate of humanity is a challenge that extends beyond our social reality. Experiences of belonging and inclusion, understood in a broader sense than before, may be crucial for a sustainable future. ...more