EU to prepare law to help its green industry, back it with cash -Commission 18/1/2023

The European Union will prepare a law to make life easier for its green industry and back it up with state aid and a European Sovereignty Fund to keep firms from moving to the United States, the head of the European Commission said on Tuesday. ...more

Banks still investing heavily in fossil fuels despite net zero pledges – study 18/1/2023

Banks and finance institutions that have signed up to net zero pledges are still investing heavily in fossil fuels, research has shown, leading to accusations they are acting as “climate arsonists”. ...more

Atmospheric dust may have hidden true extent of global heating 18/1/2023

Dust that billows up from desert storms and arid landscapes has helped cool the planet for the past several decades, and its presence in the atmosphere may have obscured the true extent of global heating caused by fossil fuel emissions. ...more

Dairy giant Danone aims to cut methane emissions by 30% by 2030 18/1/2023

Danone, one of the world's biggest dairy companies, said on Tuesday that it plans to cut absolute methane emissions from its fresh milk supply chain by 30% by 2030 by working with farmers, other companies and governments on regenerative practices. ...more

Companies will soon have to prove that they really are taking climate action, under draft EU law 17/1/2023

A draft European Union law will require companies to back up green claims with evidence. ...more

Are gas stoves really dangerous? What we know about the science 17/1/2023

Gas stoves are a hot topic. A new study linked them to one in eight childhood asthma cases, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said it would look into banning them, and Republicans expressed anger at the mere suggestion. ...more

'Forever chemicals' still in use in UK make-up 17/1/2023

Major beauty brands Urban Decay, Revolution and Inglot are selling make-up in the UK containing "forever chemicals", BBC News has found. ...more

AXA Climate announces new decarbonization training: “Net Zero School” 17/1/2023

The Climate School, the e-learning arm of sustainable insurance and consulting leader AXA Climate, in partnership with specialist global sustainability company Blunomy, yesterday announced a new 10-syllabus curriculum specially architected to aid in decarbonizing the global economy[IG1]. ...more

JOB OPPORTUNITY- Mapping Environmental Journalism 17/1/2023

DW Akademie in the MENA region is looking to fill the position of local researcher for a project of theirs. ...more

UAE, Britain sign MoU to advance energy sector, climate action 16/1/2023

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Britain on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance strategic and technical cooperation in the energy sector. ...more