Impact Of Wind Energy On Climate, Recycling, And Jobs 16/1/2025

An international team of researchers has investigated the impact of wind energy on the environment, society, industry, and law. A total of 24 co-authors from scientific institutes in seven European countries were involved in the investigation, including a team from Jülich Systems Analysis. More than 400 individual studies were included in the analysis. The review paper was published in the renowned journal Joule and provides guidance for future studies and political decisions. ...more

Biden Trump-proofs $74bn in climate funding but $20bn remains vulnerable 15/1/2025

The Biden administration has raced to allocate $74bn of funding for climate initiatives before Donald Trump’s inauguration, leaving $20bn vulnerable to potential rollback by the incoming president, new figures reveal. ...more

Malaysia says EU deforestation law presents challenges, opportunities for palm industry 15/1/2025

The European Union's pending anti-deforestation law presents both challenges and opportunities for Malaysia's palm oil industry, Malaysia's deputy commodities minister told an industry conference on Tuesday. ...more

Canadian insured losses from 2024 weather events reach record C$8.5 billion 15/1/2025

Canada recorded insured losses of C$8.5 billion ($5.90 billion) in 2024, the largest annual sum ever recorded, following wildfires in Jasper, a hailstorm in Calgary and flooding in major cities, data from the Insurance Bureau of Canada released on Monday showed. ...more

Cost to clean up toxic PFAS pollution could top £1.6tn in UK and Europe 15/1/2025

The cost of cleaning up toxic forever chemical pollution could reach more than £1.6tn across the UK and Europe over a 20-year period, an annual bill of £84bn, research has found. ...more

CO2 from LA fires could make climate change even worse, experts warn 15/1/2025

The wildfires have the potential to create a 'vicious cycle' that exacerbates the impact of human-caused climate change. ...more

Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi and Khalifa University Embark on Discovery Mission aboard Jaywun Research Vessel 14/1/2025

The Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi (EAD) and Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced that a team of scientists and marine researchers were on board the region’s most advanced marine research vessel Jaywun, leading the first comprehensive modern sediment survey off the coast of Abu Dhabi, to explore the effects of climate change on the Arabian Gulf’s distinctive marine ecosystem. This discovery will pave the way for future research opportunities. ...more

Norway on track to be first to go all-electric 14/1/2025

Norway is the world leader when it comes to the take up of electric cars, which last year accounted for nine out of 10 new vehicles sold in the country. Can other nations learn from it? ...more

Texas tops US states for renewable energy and battery capacity 14/1/2025

Texas is dominating the development of renewable energy generation and battery capacity within the United States, and is estimated to have installed nearly 80% more combined solar, wind and battery capacity than the next largest state. ...more

What is the lowest-carbon protein? 14/1/2025

Finding protein-rich foods that are good for the climate can be complex. Isabelle Gerretsen digs into the data to understand which food choices can help us curb emissions. ...more