The Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources 26/1/2023

Climate change is having a significant impact on water resources around the world. As temperatures rise and precipitation patterns shift, the availability and quality of water are changing in ways that can have serious consequences for human health, agriculture, and the environment. ...more

Natural disasters caused $313 bln economic loss in 2022 - Aon 26/1/2023

Natural disasters, many driven by climate change, caused global economic losses of $313 billion in 2022, insurance broker Aon estimated on Wednesday, of which less than half was insured. ...more

Net zero by 2050 in England and Wales equals ‘extra 2m years of life’ 26/1/2023

Reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions in England and Wales by 2050 will lead to an extra 2m years of life, a study suggests. ...more

Gravity batteries offer a better energy storage alternative 26/1/2023

Gravity batteries are a new technology that supports the generation and storage of renewable energy through regenerative braking and gravity. ...more

German transport minister rejects autobahn speed limit after report shows climate benefits 25/1/2023

German transport minister Volker Wissing has renewed his rejection of a general speed limit on the country’s autobahns after a report found that the measure could save almost three times more emissions than previously thought. ...more

NATO hosts symposium on climate change and military capabilities 25/1/2023

On Monday (23 January 2023), NATO hosted its first Industry Symposium on Climate Change and Capabilities, which brought together over 150 representatives from NATO Allies and industry. ...more

A third of people are changing their plans for the future because of climate change 25/1/2023

Nearly a third of people are considering putting off major life events due toclimate change fears, a new survey reveals. ...more

Bill Gates backs Australian start-up targeting cow burps 25/1/2023

Billionaire Bill Gates has invested in an Australian climate technology start-up that plans to reduce the methane emissions of cow burps. ...more

Elephant extinction must be avoided for sake of climate, study warns 25/1/2023

There are only a few hundred thousand elephants left in Africa, with illegal poaching still a huge threat to their safety. The animals play a key role in the Congo rainforest's role as a carbon sink, and losing them could be devastating. ...more

EAD launches competition for government entities to encourage reduction of single-use products 24/1/2023

The Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi (EAD) launched “Mission to Zero Government Challenge” for Abu Dhabi Government entities to encourage the reduction of single-use products. ...more