Egyptian startup turns millions of bags into tiles 22/3/2023

An Egyptian startup is aiming to turn more than 5 billion plastic bags into tiles tougher than cement as it tackles the twin problems of tonnes of waste entering the Mediterranean Sea and high levels of building sector emissions. ...more

Imminent risk of a global water crisis (UNESCO/UN-Water) 22/3/2023

Between two and three billion people worldwide experience water shortages. These shortages will worsen in the coming decades, especially in cities, if international cooperation in this area is not boosted, warn UNESCO and UN-Water in the latest edition of the UN World Water Development Report. ...more

Record 9.6% Growth in Renewables Achieved Despite Energy Crisis 22/3/2023

Expansion of renewable power generation in 2022 confirms upward trend of renewables against declining new fossil fuel capacity ...more

EU lawmakers toughen up draft law on environmental crimes 22/3/2023

European Union lawmakers on Tuesday toughened up a draft law to crack down on illegal timber trade and other crimes against the environment, with sanctions that include imprisonment for up to 10 years for the most serious offences. ...more

Reuters Exclusive: EU drafts plan to allow e-fuel combustion engine cars - document 22/3/2023

The European Commission has drafted a plan allowing sales of new cars with internal combustion engines that run only on climate neutral e-fuels, in an attempt to resolve a spat with Germany over the EU's phasing out of combustion engine cars from 2035. ...more

'Climate time bomb ticking', emissions must urgently be cut, UN chief says 21/3/2023

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned that the "climate time bomb is ticking" as he urged rich nations on Monday to slash emissions sooner after a new assessment from scientists said there was little time to lose in tackling climate change. ...more

190 million children at risk from water-related crises: UNICEF 21/3/2023

A new analysis from the UN children’s agency, UNICEF, shows that some 190 million children in 10 African countries are at the highest risk from a convergence of three water-related threats – inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH); related diseases; and climate hazards. ...more

Rising airline emissions could trigger global caps as early as 2024 -trade group 21/3/2023

Rising airline traffic is expected to trigger global emissions-related requirements for some carriers as early as next year, according to a top airline trade group, even as debate broadens on the effectiveness of that approach. ...more

North Yorkshire village switches to dark sky-friendly lighting 21/3/2023

An entire village in North Yorkshire is turning down its lights to provide a better view of the Milky Way. ...more

Vietnam seizes 7 tonnes ivory in largest wildlife smuggling case in years 21/3/2023

Vietnamese authorities on Monday seized seven tonnes of ivory smuggled from Angola, the largest seizure of wildlife products in years, the government said. ...more