Norway's climate choice: old oil, gas fields switch to green power or close early 16/8/2022

Norway will have to phase out some of its old oil and gas fields prematurely to achieve its 2030 climate goals, unless it can use carbon-free power on more offshore platforms to cut their emissions, the country's Climate Minister Espen Barth Eide said. ...more

The U.S. could see a new 'extreme heat belt' by 2053 16/8/2022

An "extreme heat belt" reaching as far north as Chicago is taking shape, a corridor that cuts through the middle of the country and would affect more than 107 million people over the next 30 years, according to new data on the country's heat risks. ...more

U.S. House gives Biden a win with massive bill on climate change, drug prices 15/8/2022

The Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives approved a $430 billion bill on Friday that is seen as the biggest climate package in U.S. history, delivering a major legislative victory for President Joe Biden ahead of the November 8 midterm elections. ...more

Carbon emissions from French wildfires hit record 15/8/2022

Wildfires in France have already released record amounts of carbon into the atmosphere, new satellite data has shown. ...more

Drought highlights dangers for electricity supplies 15/8/2022

The ongoing drought in the UK and Europe is putting electricity generation under pressure, say experts. ...more

Vanuatu, one of the most climate-vulnerable countries, launches ambitious climate plan 15/8/2022

The Pacific country of Vanuatu has launched one of the world’s most ambitious climate policies, committing to 100% renewable energy in electricity generation by 2030 and ambitious targets on loss and damage. ...more

New York to have the largest composting program in the US 15/8/2022

Queens, New York will soon have the country’s largest composting program. Starting October 3, 2.2 million New Yorkers will automatically have weekly pickup service for yard debris, food scraps and food-soiled paper products. ...more

Barbados: New UN disaster preparedness hub built on ‘frontlines of climate change’ 12/8/2022

A new UN-backed humanitarian logistics hub and training centre in Barbados aims to strengthen emergency preparedness and response across the Caribbean, the World Food Programme (WFP) said in announcing the news on Thursday.  ...more

Methane emissions from U.S. shallow offshore platforms exceed those on land, study finds 12/8/2022

Measurements of methane emissions from shallow water oil and gas platforms in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico found they were substantially higher than those from drilling on land, according to research published on Thursday. ...more

Africa getting just 12% of financing needed to adapt to climate change -report 12/8/2022

Africa is getting just 12% of the finance it needs to manage the impact of climate change, a report on Thursday said, raising pressure on rich nations to do more in the run up to global climate talks in November. ...more