Late push for coal subsidies upsets EU deal on energy reforms 20/6/2023

A late proposal to extend subsidies for coal plants has upset European Union countries' plans on Monday to approve a reform of the bloc's power market, which was designed to shift the electricity system towards cleaner energy. ...more

Europe's 2022 summer heat record not a 'one-off' -WMO, EU report 20/6/2023

Europe's summer last year was the hottest on record and caused thousands of deaths, a joint report by World Meteorological Organization and European Union scientists confirmed, while warning that such events could become more routine. ...more

‘Unheard of’ marine heatwave off UK and Irish coasts poses serious threat 20/6/2023

An “unheard of” marine heatwave off the coasts of the UK and Ireland poses a serious threat to species, scientists have warned. ...more

Switzerland referendum: Voters back carbon cuts as glaciers melt 20/6/2023

Voters in Switzerland have backed a new climate bill designed to cut fossil fuel use and reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. ...more

The 20th Session of the Mediterranean Commission on Sustainable Development 19/6/2023

The Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED) participated in the 20th session of the Mediterranean Commission on Sustainable Development (MCSD), which was held in Marseille, France. AFED Secretary General Najib Saab was elected Vice-President of the Steering Committee for the next term, chaired by France. ...more

Endangered hawksbills released on Saadiyat Island for World Sea Turtle Day 19/6/2023

In celebration of World Sea Turtle Day on Friday, the Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi and the National Aquarium in Al Qana released endangered hawksbill turtles back into the sea, complete with GPS trackers to monitor their migratory movements. ...more

UN chief to fossil fuel firms: stop trying to 'knee-cap' climate progress 19/6/2023

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday that countries must start phasing out oil, coal and gas - not just emissions - and demanded fossil fuel companies "cease and desist" measures that aim to "knee-cap" climate progress. ...more

Paris talks to focus on funding poor countries to tackle climate crisis 19/6/2023

Talks on a global financial pact that will give poor countries access to funds to help them tackle the climate crisis and develop their economies in environmentally sustainable and socially equitable ways will begin next week in Paris. ...more

US surpasses Germany to become world’s second-largest EV market after China in Q1 19/6/2023

The US surpassed Germany to become the world’s second-largest electric vehicle market after China in the first quarter of the year, as EV sales jumped more than 79 per cent annually in the North American country, a report has shown. ...more

EU told to slash greenhouse gas emissions 90-95% by 2040 16/6/2023

The European Union should commit to slash its net greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 95% by 2040, official advisers said on Thursday, as Brussels prepares a new goal to curb Europe's contribution to climate change. ...more