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![EU will do 'whatever it takes' to rebuild solar energy manufacturing in Europe EU will do 'whatever it takes' to rebuild solar energy manufacturing in Europe](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_efaa49fd-3b90-4c3f-bda1-82dc9836e785_.jpeg) |
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The European Commission will do "whatever it takes" to rebuild Europe's industry manufacturing parts for solar installations, the EU's energy commissioner said on Thursday, as the bloc draws up plans to quickly cut reliance on Russian gas. ...more |
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![Britain's greenhouse gas emissions rose in 2021 as road travel increased Britain's greenhouse gas emissions rose in 2021 as road travel increased](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_a52914fb-d3eb-45c6-a410-ba1ebabf4e0c_.jpeg) |
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Britain’s greenhouse gas emissions rose by 4.7% in 2021 compared with 2020 levels, as the economy recovered following the coronavirus pandemic and road travel increased, government data showed on Thursday. ...more |
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![World Bank approves $341 million loan to Turkey for 'green' agriculture World Bank approves $341 million loan to Turkey for 'green' agriculture](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_ad1cc3a9-4f57-4a6f-997f-517f3dfda47f_.jpeg) |
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The World Bank said on Wednesday it had approved a loan of $341.27 million as part of a project to support Turkey’s agricultural sector and encourage the use of “climate-smart technologies.” ...more |
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![Reduce, repair, recycle as EU plans 'circular' rules for everyday items Reduce, repair, recycle as EU plans 'circular' rules for everyday items](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_53ad9dcc-7118-4e80-b9fe-3acdd3f5cfb2_.jpeg) |
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Smartphones, clothes and furniture will have to become longer-lasting and easier to repair and recycle under new sustainability rules proposed by the European Union. ...more |
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![Global flood losses hit $82 bln last year, as study highlights UK risk Global flood losses hit $82 bln last year, as study highlights UK risk](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_3cbe78e6-ed3f-4aff-ba22-389b42430738_.jpeg) |
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Flooding cost the global economy more than $82 billion last year, accounting for nearly a third of all losses from natural catastrophes, reinsurance agency Swiss Re Institute reported Wednesday. ...more |
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![Corporate emitters fall far short of climate goals, investors say Corporate emitters fall far short of climate goals, investors say](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_43be53dd-837d-4b8d-b938-328a9146d8fd_.jpeg) |
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The heaviest-emitting companies have yet to take the steps needed to align their businesses with the world's mission to cap global warming, an investor group said on Wednesday, adding it expected shareholders to ramp up the pressure for action. ...more |
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![Major automakers back tough U.S. vehicle emissions rules in court battle Major automakers back tough U.S. vehicle emissions rules in court battle](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_044ba971-900e-4855-9917-8a801e198218_.jpeg) |
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Major U.S. and foreign automakers on Wednesday backed the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new tougher vehicle emissions regulations in a court challenge brought by some states and ethanol groups. ...more |
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![Australia's Qantas aims to cut carbon emissions 25% by 2030 Australia's Qantas aims to cut carbon emissions 25% by 2030](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_fb5ba66d-a5e2-4732-bdaf-51fa50d9750d_.jpeg) |
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Qantas Airways Ltd plans to reduce carbon emissions by about 25% by 2030, in part by boosting sustainable aviation fuel to 10% of its fuel mix and increasing the fuel efficiency of flights by 1.5% a year. ...more |
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![Climate-related disasters pose 'major' growth threat in Middle East, Central Asia - IMF Climate-related disasters pose 'major' growth threat in Middle East, Central Asia - IMF](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_95e1e1c9-1c51-46d0-a844-3c79b1f030c6_.jpg) |
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The frequency and severity of climate-related disasters are rising faster in the Middle East and Central Asia than anywhere in the world, posing a "major threat" to growth and prosperity, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said. ...more |
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![Energy Transition Holds Key to Tackle Global Energy and Climate Crisis Energy Transition Holds Key to Tackle Global Energy and Climate Crisis](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_df315d24-245e-4d36-a9cc-c9ccbf283316_.jpg) |
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World Energy Transitions Outlook outlines priority actions till 2030 to keep 1.5°C alive; calls on governments to fast-track energy transition for more energy security, resilience, and affordable energy for all. ...more |
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