Are gas stoves really dangerous? What we know about the science 17/1/2023

Gas stoves are a hot topic. A new study linked them to one in eight childhood asthma cases, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said it would look into banning them, and Republicans expressed anger at the mere suggestion. ...more

'Forever chemicals' still in use in UK make-up 17/1/2023

Major beauty brands Urban Decay, Revolution and Inglot are selling make-up in the UK containing "forever chemicals", BBC News has found. ...more

AXA Climate announces new decarbonization training: “Net Zero School” 17/1/2023

The Climate School, the e-learning arm of sustainable insurance and consulting leader AXA Climate, in partnership with specialist global sustainability company Blunomy, yesterday announced a new 10-syllabus curriculum specially architected to aid in decarbonizing the global economy[IG1]. ...more

JOB OPPORTUNITY- Mapping Environmental Journalism 17/1/2023

DW Akademie in the MENA region is looking to fill the position of local researcher for a project of theirs. ...more

UAE, Britain sign MoU to advance energy sector, climate action 16/1/2023

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Britain on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance strategic and technical cooperation in the energy sector. ...more

U.S. climate envoy Kerry outlines carbon offset initiative for developing nations 16/1/2023

U.S. climate envoy John Kerry on Sunday outlined core principles for a "high-integrity" carbon offset plan meant to help developing nations speed their energy transition, and next steps including establishing a consultative group. ...more

IRENA Members Drive Global Energy Action on the Road to COP28 16/1/2023

IRENA membership took stock of energy transition progress towards Paris Agreement goals and identified priorities to drive action at COP28 and beyond.   ...more

England to ban some single-use plastic items from October 16/1/2023

England will ban a range of single-use plastic items such as cutlery, plates and bowls from October in an effort to limit soaring plastic pollution, Britain's environment department said on Saturday. ...more

Last year tied as world's fifth-warmest on record, U.S. scientists say 16/1/2023

Last year was the world's joint fifth-warmest on record and the last nine years were the nine warmest since pre-industrial times, putting the 2015 Paris Agreement's goal to limit global warming to 1.5C in serious jeopardy, U.S. scientists said on Thursday. ...more

UAE names oil boss to lead climate summit, worrying activists 13/1/2023

The United Arab Emirates said on Thursday that the head of state oil giant Abu Dhabi National Oil Company would lead this year's COP28 climate summit, fuelling activists' worries that big industry is hijacking the global response to environmental crisis. ...more