‘Safe’ air-quality levels in US, UK and EU still harmful for health, study says 23/2/2024

The sooty air pollution spewed out by cars, trucks and factories is causing widespread harm to people’s hearts and lungs even with the smallest amounts of exposure, with government regulations still routinely allowing for dangerous risks to public health, two major new studies have found. ...more

Eating to save nature? Embrace potatoes, ditch meat and track your beans 23/2/2024

Biodiversity-conscious eaters could consider substituting potatoes for rice, cutting down on beef and lamb and asking where their beans, lentils and chickpeas are grown to reduce their impact on nature, a new study has found. ...more

EU strikes deal to strengthen air quality standards 22/2/2024

The European Parliament and EU member states reached a deal late on Tuesday to strengthen air quality standards across the 27-nation European Union, they said in a statement. ...more

Germany earmarks up to $3.8 bln for future green hydrogen imports 22/2/2024

Germany will earmark up to 3.53 billion euros ($3.8 billion) of public funds to procure green hydrogen and its derivatives between 2027 and 2036, the economy ministry said on Tuesday, as Berlin bets on the fuel to help decarbonise Europe's biggest economy. ...more

Some vehicles on Australian roads use 20% more fuel than claimed – which models are the worst? 22/2/2024

Cars driven in Australia consume up to 20% more petrol than manufacturers are claiming, according to a program that tests “real-world” on-road fuel efficiency with laboratory calculations. ...more

ENGIE LaunchesVenture Studio to Boost Climate Tech Startups Across the Middle East 22/2/2024

ENGIE Factory is the venture building arm of ENGIE Group, a leader in low-carbon energy and services. Committed to helping customers decarbonize and accelerate the energy transition, ENGIE Factory supports the business activities with building and investing in early-stage startups. Leveraging on its diverse portfolio and proven model, ENGIE Factory is set to support the growing entrepreneurial ecosystem of the Middle East. ...more

At least 60% of US population may face ‘forever chemicals’ in tap water, tests suggest 22/2/2024

About 70 million people are exposed to toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” in US drinking water, new testing from the Environmental Protection Agency has found. ...more

COP28 president urges countries to set plans for fossil fuel transition 21/2/2024

The United Arab Emirates, host of last year's COP28 climate summit, called on Tuesday for governments to take action in transitioning away from fossil fuels. ...more

Gloucestershire vertical farm is one of UK's 'most advanced' 21/2/2024

One of the UK's "most technically advanced" indoor farms has opened in Gloucestershire. ...more

Study shows UK offshores emissions through used vehicle exports 21/2/2024

A new study by researchers at the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science reveals that used vehicles sent from Great Britain to lower-income countries fail British roadworthiness standards, are more polluting and less fuel efficient than those sent to be scrapped. ...more