China plans methane emission controls in key industries 26/11/2021

China will look into methane emissions in key industries, including coal mining, agriculture and petroleum, and publish a nationwide methane emission control action plan, the environment ministry said on Thursday. ...more

Germany to pump more than 50 bln euros into climate fund - sources 26/11/2021

Germany's next government is working on a 2021 supplementary budget to pump more than 50 billion euros ($56 billion) into its climate fund which could be spent over the coming years to speed up the transition towards a green economy, sources said on Thursday. ...more

Amount of litter on UK beaches is falling, national clean-up finds 26/11/2021

The amount of waste washing up on the UK’s beaches is falling year by year, according to the results of the 2021 Great British Beach Clean, organised by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS). ...more

Sales of eco-friendly pet food soar as owners become aware of impact 26/11/2021

Eco-friendly pet food is on the rise as dog and cat owners become more aware of the impact of their beloved pet’s diet. ...more

China CO2 emissions fall for first time since COVID rebound, report says 25/11/2021

China's carbon emissions fell in the third quarter for the first time since its economic recovery from the coronavirus began, new research shows, partly as a result of a clampdown on property development and widespread coal shortages. ...more

Germany hits renewable accelerator, targets coal exit by 2030 25/11/2021

Germany's incoming government will step up climate protection efforts with far-reaching reforms, including a faster expansion of renewables and an accelerated coal exit, as Europe's top economy intensifies efforts to phase out fossil fuels. ...more

UK to invest 20 mln stg a year in tidal power 25/11/2021

Britain will invest 20 million pounds ($27 million) a year in tidal power via its renewable energy auction scheme, it said on Wednesday, part of a drive to produce all of its electricity from renewable sources by 2035 and cut carbon emissions. ...more

California fires killed nearly 20 percent of the world’s Sequoias 25/11/2021

Wildfires in California over the past five years have claimed nearly 20% of the world’s largest Sequoias. Frequent fires in the Sequoia National Park and the surrounding forests have claimed a third of groves in California. ...more

Swiss wind park ordered to scale back to protect birds 25/11/2021

A new wind park in Switzerland must scale back its plans to deliver renewable energy in order to protect vulnerable bird species, the country's supreme court ruled on Wednesday. ...more

New star rating system in Dubai will honor restaurants for sustainable practices 24/11/2021

Restaurants in Dubai could soon be recognized with a new kind of award in the form of a Dubai Star. ...more