Greenhouse gas emissions falling in most source sectors 24/8/2022

Climate change can be an overwhelming theme with many indicators involved. To better understand it, Eurostat published yesterday a Statistics Explained article on climate change and its driving forces providing a long-term analysis and in-depth background.  ...more

Europe facing its worst drought in 500 years - study 24/8/2022

Europe is facing its worst drought in at least 500 years, with two-thirds of the continent in a state of alert or warning, reducing inland shipping, electricity production and the yields of certain crops, a European Union agency said on Tuesday. ...more

Wind turbine blades could be recycled into gummy bears, scientists say 24/8/2022

The next generation of wind turbine blades could be recycled into gummy bears at the end of their service, scientists have said. ...more

Gentle dugongs functionally extinct in Chinese waters - study 24/8/2022

The dugong, a gentle marine mammal that has frequented China's southern waters for hundreds of years, has become functionally extinct in the country, a new study said on Wednesday. ...more

Almost half of UAE residents aim to make their homes sustainable: Survey 23/8/2022

At least 47 per cent of UAE residents aim to make their home as environmentally friendly as possible, with more than half (55 per cent) considering sustainability a key factor when purchasing electronic products, according to a new survey. ...more

Wheat in developing countries to feel climate change impact 23/8/2022

Climate change could have more of a negative impact on low-latitude countries than on high-altitude countries, further widening the gap between the fortunes of wheat farmers in developed countries and wheat farmers in developing countries, according to research from China published August 19 in the journal One Earth. ...more

U.S. to spend more than $500 billion on climate over a decade under three laws, study says 23/8/2022

The U.S. government will spend more than $500 billion on climate technology and clean energy over the next decade under three recently enacted laws, an analysis by non-profit RMI found. ...more

Broker Marsh launches world first insurance for hydrogen projects 23/8/2022

Broker Marsh, a unit of Marsh & McLennan, said on Monday it was launching the world's first dedicated insurance for hydrogen energy projects, as the nascent industry looks to scale up quickly in the fight against climate change. ...more

Rare orchid flourishes in Charles Darwin’s gardens after two-year project 23/8/2022

A rare orchid that reproduces by getting wasps drunk is thriving in the gardens of Charles Darwin’s house after a two-year restoration programme. ...more

Saudi ministry launches 'It’s time' campaign to support seasonal fruits 22/8/2022

The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has launched “It’s time” campaign to raise awareness in the Kingdom about the importance of eating locally produced seasonal fruits. ...more