Underground hydrogen discovery in France raises hopes for clean energy 30/1/2024

Hydrogen has long been seen as a wonder fuel that does not give off greenhouse gases when used, and which could help replace fossil fuels. But there is at least one major drawback to this idea because the production of hydrogen largely uses fossil fuels and so making clean hydrogen from the process of splitting water needs renewable sources of electricity. Lots of power is required and it is expensive. ...more

German offshore wind power share drops as land network expands -TenneT 30/1/2024

Years of network expansion on land in Germany has led to a drop in the proportion of offshore wind power contributed from the North Sea to the country's total wind energy output, Dutch grid operator TenneT said on Monday. ...more

EU Policy. Banks should check client sustainability despite due diligence carveout, lawmakers say 30/1/2024

The financial sector needs a separate law to impose environmental and human rights obligations after being excluded from a December deal, says a draft seen by Euronews. ...more

Amazon's record drought driven by climate change 29/1/2024

One of our planet's most vital defences against global warming is itself being ravaged by climate change. ...more

Canadian tar sands pollution is up to 6,300% higher than reported, study finds 29/1/2024

Toxic emissions from the Canadian tar sands – already one of the dirtiest fossil fuels – have been dramatically underestimated, according to a study. ...more

World's largest cruise ship sets sail, bringing concerns about methane emissions 29/1/2024

The world's largest cruise ship set on its maiden voyage on Saturday, but environmental groups are concerned that the liquefied natural gas-powered vessel - and other giant cruise liners to follow - will leak harmful methane into the atmosphere. ...more

Skiers leaving ‘forever chemicals’ on pistes, study finds 29/1/2024

Skiers are leaving “forever chemicals” in the snow on ski slopes, a study has found. ...more

Battery breakthrough that could slash price of electric cars 29/1/2024

The recent Arctic blasts across the United States left some electric vehicle (EV) owners in a jam. ...more

World groundwater levels showing 'accelerated' decline - study 26/1/2024

Groundwater levels across the world have shown widespread and "accelerated" decline over the past 40 years, driven by unsustainable irrigation practices as well as climate change, according to a study published on Wednesday. ...more

EU auditors say real CO2 emissions from most cars have not fallen 26/1/2024

Real CO2 emissions from most passengers cars on EU roads are the same as 12 years ago despite reduction targets set in 2010 for newly registered vehicles, putting in jeopardy Europe's green agenda, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) said on Wednesday. ...more