Chemical pollution has passed safe limit for humanity, say scientists 20/1/2022

The cocktail of chemical pollution that pervades the planet now threatens the stability of global ecosystems upon which humanity depends, scientists have said. ...more

A68: 'Megaberg' dumped huge volume of fresh water 20/1/2022

The monster iceberg A68 was dumping more than 1.5 billion tonnes of fresh water into the ocean every single day at the height of its melting. ...more

Pristine coral reef unblemished by warming oceans found off Tahiti 20/1/2022

Scientists have discovered a pristine, 3-km (1.8-mile) long reef of giant rose-shaped corals off the coast of Tahiti, in waters thought to be deep enough to protect it from the bleaching effects of the warming ocean. ...more

GM targets hydrogen-powered generators in expansion of fuel cell business 20/1/2022

General Motors on Wednesday said it plans to expand its hydrogen fuel cell business beyond vehicles by supplying hydrogen-powered generators for uses including at construction sites, music festivals, data centers and the military. ...more

Scientists target PR and ad firms they accuse of spreading disinformation 19/1/2022

More than 450 scientists on Wednesday called on the executives of major advertising and public relations firms to drop their fossil fuel clients and stop what the scientists said was their spread of disinformation around climate change. ...more

Climate change will limit choice for Winter Games hosts, says study 19/1/2022

Of the 21 cities to host the Winter Olympics, only Sapporo, Japan would be able to provide fair and safe conditions to stage them again by the end of the century if greenhouse gases are not dramatically reduced, said a University of Waterloo study released on Tuesday. ...more

Biden administration unveils plan to combat worsening US wildfires 19/1/2022

The Biden administration on Tuesday unveiled a 10-year plan to treat and maintain millions of additional acres of forests in the western United States to reduce the severity of seasonal wildfires. ...more

Exxon vows to have net-zero carbon emissions from operations by 2050 19/1/2022

Exxon Mobil Corp on Tuesday pledged to cut to zero its net carbon emissions from its global operations by 2050, a step in the direction of rivals minimizing their carbon footprints. ...more

Coal production in China reached record high in 2021 19/1/2022

Despite global cries for an end to fossil fuel use, China’s coal production reached record levels last year. The government encouraged miners to ramp up production, working at maximum capacity to increase China’s economic growth. ...more

Jubail Island Plans to Plant 1 Million Mangrove Trees Over the Next Decade 18/1/2022

In solidarity with the UAE government and Abu Dhabi Environmental Agency, Jubail Island Investment Company announced yesterday it will support the UAE’s efforts to expand mangrove forest cover in the Emirate by planting one million mangrove trees on the island within the next 10 years. ...more