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![The Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi Starts the First Reintroduction Phase of Dama Gazelles in Chad The Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi Starts the First Reintroduction Phase of Dama Gazelles in Chad](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_7cfcddef-f00b-406c-86b8-24220a6e68c0_.jpeg) |
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As part of one of the largest large mammal reintroduction programmes in the world, the Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi (EAD) released for the first time six Dama Gazelles into the Ouadi Rimé – Ouadi Achim Wildlife Reserve (OROAWF) in Chad. One of the three most endangered gazelle species, this latest release is part of an ambitious initiative to increase Dama Gazelle numbers in the wild. ...more |
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![How Europe reduced its greenhouse gas emissions last year How Europe reduced its greenhouse gas emissions last year](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_2ca78009-7b2e-46fa-ad7b-2138e4b7f520_.jpeg) |
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The European Union's greenhouse gas emissions fell by 5% last year, official data published this week showed, continuing a trend of declining emissions in Europe. ...more |
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![US must act to slash landfill methane emissions, report says US must act to slash landfill methane emissions, report says](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_7f9da374-dbac-4081-9b59-1e98efbcb747_.jpeg) |
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Methane emissions at nearly two dozen U.S. landfills regularly exceeded federal limits and in some cases were higher than facility owners reported to the government, according to an analysis of inspection reports published on Thursday. ...more |
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![Climate disruption to UK seasons causes problems for migratory birds Climate disruption to UK seasons causes problems for migratory birds](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_cc17d4fe-fd5d-4bbc-bb08-8e0506eafef9_.jpeg) |
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Migratory birds, especially those long-distance travellers that winter in sub-Saharan Africa, are struggling with the effects of climate change. Specifically, the trend towards earlier springs is causing problems, because when they arrive at their usual time – between mid-April and early May – nature’s calendar has shifted forwards and spring is almost over. ...more |
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![Herd of 170 bison could help store CO2 equivalent of 43,000 cars, researchers say Herd of 170 bison could help store CO2 equivalent of 43,000 cars, researchers say](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_b5c6bb5f-87f5-48f4-b2e7-31476a5e08f0_.jpeg) |
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A herd of 170 bison reintroduced to Romania’s Țarcu mountains could help store CO2 emissions equivalent to removing 43,000 US cars from the road for a year, research has found, demonstrating how the animals can help mitigate some effects of the climate crisis. ...more |
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![Algeria to produce 3.7 million cubic meters of desalinated water per day by end of 2024 Algeria to produce 3.7 million cubic meters of desalinated water per day by end of 2024](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_f7b0cbff-ce2a-4c92-a3cb-907add72ffab_.jpeg) |
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Algeria will produce 3.7 million cubic meters per day of desalinated water by the end of 2024, which will cover 42% of the needs of the population estimated at 47 million, the CEO of Algerian Energy Company (AEC) Mohamed Boutabba told Reuters. ...more |
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![Germany solar power output jumps to record highs Germany solar power output jumps to record highs](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_12f505cc-36f8-4274-9fa0-aec2e039c8e1_.jpeg) |
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Solar farms produced over 60% of Germany's electricity for several hours a day over the past week as bright sunshine combined with new solar generation capacity helped accelerate the country's energy transition away from fossil fuels. ...more |
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![Summer 2023 was the hottest in 2,000 years, study says Summer 2023 was the hottest in 2,000 years, study says](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_963bb18b-2d6a-4d5a-b587-aba0b607f074_.jpeg) |
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The intense northern hemisphere summer heat that drove wildfires across the Mediterranean, buckled roads in Texas and strained power grids in China last year made it not just the warmest summer on record - but the warmest in some 2,000 years, new research suggests. ...more |
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![China calls for stepped-up energy-efficiency plans to meet targets China calls for stepped-up energy-efficiency plans to meet targets](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_781d2e58-53ed-44d4-9611-68ae01b5a81d_.jpeg) |
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China's state planner has ordered provinces to develop energy-efficiency plans for entities accounting for about 70% of consumption and carbon emissions by 2025-end, according to a notice, to meet targets that have been falling short. ...more |
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![Heat exposure of older people across world to double by 2050, finds study Heat exposure of older people across world to double by 2050, finds study](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_b227e2f5-af18-4ded-be89-ff451642b4ce_.jpeg) |
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The heat exposure of older people will at least double in all continents by 2050, according to a study that highlights the combined risk posed by a heating world and an ageing population. ...more |
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