Abu Dhabi marine water quality ’excellent’, set to improve even further, says EAD 14/6/2022

The quality and condition of marine water in Abu Dhabi has been improving in leaps and bounds over the past decade, and the implementation of a wastewater reuse strategy will help improve it further by next month. ...more

China vows to adapt better to climate change as risks soar 14/6/2022

China’s economy and society are at increasing risk from climate change and the country needs to improve adaptation mechanisms and monitoring capabilities at every level of government, according to a new policy document. ...more

Global hydrogen uptake to lag net-zero goals by 2050 - report 14/6/2022

Renewable and low-carbon hydrogen is crucial in curbing emissions, but it will only account for 5% of the global final energy mix by 2050, falling short what is needed to meet climate goals, global energy consultancy DNV said on Monday. ...more

Weather tracker: heatwaves could add to energy problems across Europe 14/6/2022

The extreme heat affecting Iberia this week has led to temperatures peaking at over 40C in some parts of Spain over the past days – that’s 7-9C above the seasonal average in some locations like Andalucia. ...more

Dutch group targets hydrogen-fuelled commercial flight in 2028 14/6/2022

The world’s first hydrogen-fuelled commercial flight of a passenger plane could take place between Rotterdam and London in six years’ time, under a plan to make short-haul air travel more environmentally friendly. ...more

Single-use bag charge in Dubai is first step towards ban, authorities say 13/6/2022

A charge on single-use bags in Dubai to be introduced next month is aimed at driving a change in customer behaviour, authorities said. ...more

Climate change a bigger threat than war, Fiji tells security summit 13/6/2022

Fiji has told an Asian security summit that climate change is a bigger threat to the Pacific than military tensions. ...more

Brazil, U.S. to cooperate against illegal timber exports from the Amazon 13/6/2022

The governments of Brazil and the United States are in talks to jointly combat exports of illegal timber from the Amazon rainforest, as well as other unlawful environmental activities. ...more

Dutch gov't sets targets to cut nitrogen pollution, farmers to protest 13/6/2022

The Dutch government on Friday laid out targets for reducing nitrogen pollution in some areas by up to 70% by 2030 - the latest attempt to solve a problem that has plagued the country for years. ...more

Threatened orchid species last seen in 1902 found 13/6/2022

A threatened species of orchid has been spotted in Vermont for the first time since 1902. ...more