Renewable spurt pushes power towards emissions 'tipping point' 9/2/2023

A rise in wind and solar production, together with more nuclear electricity, will dominate growth in global power supply over the next three years, curbing the emissions impact of greater energy use, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday. ...more

Auto industry risks missing climate goal by 75% -industry-backed study 9/2/2023

The automotive industry is likely to miss climate goals by 75%, according to a study backed by electric vehicle makers Polestar and Rivian that was released on Wednesday. ...more

Fewer than one in 200 companies have credible climate plans, says CDP 9/2/2023

Fewer than one in 200 companies who submit climate change-related data to a leading environmental disclosure platform have credible climate transition plans, the nonprofit platform CDP said on Wednesday in its latest review of corporate submissions. ...more

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