Millions face threat of flooding from glacial lakes 9/2/2023

Up to 15 million people face risk of catastrophic flooding from glacial lakes which could burst their natural dams at any moment, a new study finds. ...more

UAE's Jaber, COP28 president, says he is listening, ready to engage 8/2/2023

The United Arab Emirates climate envoy and designated COP28 president said on Tuesday his country, which is due to host the summit later this year, was approaching the task with humility, responsbility and urgency. ...more

EU considers push for fossil fuel phasedown ahead of COP28 -draft 8/2/2023

European Union countries may seek support for an agreement to phase down fossil fuels ahead of this year's U.N. climate change talks, according to officials and a draft document seen by Reuters. ...more

EU lawmakers to vote next week on early CO2 market auctions 8/2/2023

European Union lawmakers will vote next week on plans to auction carbon permits early to raise cash for countries to quit Russian gas, soothing concerns of a postponed vote that some analysts said helped to drive up carbon prices last week. ...more

Switzerland's solar dam: Sun and snow the perfect mix for green energy drive 8/2/2023

A snaking wall of solar panels has been attached to Switzerland's longest dam as the landlocked nation looks to maximise its green energy production in the winter months. ...more

Rhino poaching sees slight decline in South Africa 8/2/2023

The number of rhinos poached for their horns in South Africa decreased slightly in 2022 but more must be done to save them in provincial parks, the environment ministry said on Monday. ...more

Dubai taxis to become 100% eco-friendly by 2027 7/2/2023

The Board of Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has endorsed a plan to transform taxis in Dubai (Dubai Taxi and franchise company taxis) into 100 per cent environmentally-friendly (hybrid, electric and hydrogen-powered) by 2027. ...more

Single-use plastic waste rises from 2019-2021 despite pledges 7/2/2023

Polluting single-use plastic production rose by 6 million tonnes per year from 2019 to 2021 despite tougher worldwide regulations, with producers making "little progress" to tackle the problem and boost recycling, new research showed on Monday. ...more

Exclusive: Huge chunk of plants, animals in U.S. at risk of extinction 7/2/2023

A leading conservation research group found that 40% of animals and 34% of plants in the United States are at risk of extinction, while 41% of ecosystems are facing collapse. ...more

How much microfibre do we emit with our washing? 7/2/2023

The UK’s laundry releases microfibres weighing the equivalent of up to 1,500 double-decker buses every year, according to new research.  ...more