Renewable energy's share on German power grids reaches 55% in 2023 4/1/2024

Renewable energy accounted for 55% of electricity transported on German networks in 2023, taking the country closer to its climate targets, the energy regulator said on Wednesday. ...more

Tesla delivers record Q4 cars, but China's BYD steals top EV spot 4/1/2024

Tesla (TSLA.O) delivered a record number of electric vehicles in the fourth quarter, beating market estimates and meeting its 2023 target, but lost its spot as the top EV maker by sales to China's BYD (002594.SZ). ...more

Rivers of sewage, dirty water and toxic air: The environmental disaster unfolding in Gaza 3/1/2024

Those living in Gaza are experiencing acute respiratory infections, diarrhoea, lice and scabies. ...more

Nutrition insecurity caused by climate change to be reduced with new policies 3/1/2024

According to a new study, nutrition insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa needs to be combated with crops that are resilient to climate change. ...more

More EVs lose US tax credits including Tesla, Nissan, GM vehicles 3/1/2024

Many electric vehicles lost eligibility for tax credits of up to $7,500 after new battery sourcing rules took effect on Monday, including the Nissan Leaf, Tesla Cybertruck All-Wheel Drive, some Tesla Model 3s and Chevrolet Blazer EV, the U.S. Treasury said. ...more

What is football’s carbon footprint? 3/1/2024

With a fan base of 3.5 billion – nearly half the global population – football is the world’s most popular sport and its carbon footprint is huge. ...more

Spain confirms nuclear power phase-out, extends renewable projects deadlines 3/1/2024

Spain confirmed plans to close the country's nuclear plants by 2035 as it presented energy measures including extended deadlines for renewable projects and adjusted renewable auctions. ...more

Single use plastic bags and products banned from January 1, 2024 in Dubai 2/1/2024

Single-use plastic bags will be banned in Dubai from January 1, 2024, according to a new resolution issued on Sunday. ...more

Climate scientists hail 2023 as ‘beginning of the end’ for fossil fuel era 2/1/2024

Global efforts to slow a runaway climate catastrophe may have reached a critical milestone in the last year with the peak of global carbon emissions from energy use, according to experts. ...more

Roughly 10 per cent of global emissions come from tourism, new climate report says 2/1/2024

A new report from international climate experts says that between eight and 10 per cent of global emissions come from the tourism industry, and that change is needed to bring them down in time for 2030 climate targets. ...more