S.Africa needs $250 bln over three decades for clean energy transition - report 27/5/2022

Moving South Africa's coal-dominated economy onto a greener footing will require at least $250 billion over the next three decades, a report released on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum said on Thursday. ...more

Bacteria with antibiotic resistant genes discovered in Antarctica, scientists say 27/5/2022

Bacteria in Antarctica have been discovered with genes that give them natural antibiotic and antimicrobial resistance and have the potential to spread out of the polar regions, according to scientists in Chile. ...more

In hopeful sign, monarch butterflies expand foothold in Mexico 27/5/2022

The critically endangered monarch butterfly grew its presence in Mexico last year, a study showed on Tuesday, giving a glimmer of hope to researchers who track the fluttering orange and black migrants despite a decades-long population collapse. ...more

Egypt wants to shift focus to developing countries in climate talks -official 26/5/2022

Egypt will position itself as an impartial arbiter while hosting this year's COP27 U.N. climate summit, as it pushes other nations to act on climate pledges while promoting the interests of the developing world, a senior Egyptian official said. ...more

The Middle East's $13 billion sandstorm problem is about to get worse 26/5/2022

The skies from Dubai to as far away as Syria turned an apocalyptic orange as dust and sand whirled through the air this month. ...more

G7 ministers may pledge to phase out coal, decarbonise power -draft 26/5/2022

Climate ministers from the Group of Seven economic powers will this week consider committing to phase out polluting coal-fuelled energy by 2030 and decarbonise their power sectors by 2035, according to a draft meeting communique seen by Reuters. ...more

New group to tackle water security unveiled at Davos 26/5/2022

To contend with worsening water woes, experts on Wednesday launched a new global commission to study the value of the world's water, and work out ways of ensuring supply. ...more

India power ministry seeks 2-yr extension to emissions deadline 26/5/2022

India's power ministry has sought a two-year extension for utilities to install emission-cutting equipment, which if approved by the environment ministry would mark the third pushback on a commitment to clean up dirty air. ...more

Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi Celebrates Continued Success of the World’s Largest Mammal Reintroduction Programme 25/5/2022

The Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi (EAD) continues to progress with the world’s largest mammal reintroduction programme. Last March the Agency successfully translocated 20 Scimitar-Horned Oryx (SHO) and 25 Addax to Chad’s Ouadi Rime-Ouadi Achim Game Reserve. ...more

Global carbon pricing schemes raised $84 billion in 2021, World Bank says 25/5/2022

Countries around the world raised $84 billion last year by charging firms for emitting carbon dioxide, up around 60% from 2020 as prices in many schemes hit record highs and a handful of new carbon levies were launched, the World Bank said in a report on Tuesday. ...more