UAE: 25-fil tariff on single-use plastic bags comes into effect in Sharjah 3/10/2022

As announced earlier in August, a 25-fil tariff per single-use plastic bag at shops came into effect on Saturday, October 1, in Sharjah. ...more

Nord Stream rupture may mark biggest single methane release ever recorded, U.N. says 3/10/2022

The ruptures on the Nord Stream natural gas pipeline system under the Baltic Sea have led to what is likely the biggest single release of climate-damaging methane ever recorded, the United Nations Environment Programme said on Friday. ...more

Nestle to stop sourcing from Indonesian palm oil producer AAL 3/10/2022

Food giant Nestle plans to stop sourcing from subsidiaries of Astra Agro Lestari (AAL), a major Indonesian palm oil producer accused by environmental groups of land and human rights abuses. ...more

Indian capital gears up to tackle air pollution ahead of winter 3/10/2022

The Indian capital of New Delhi will enforce a 15-step action plan to curb pollution ahead of the arrival of winter, when a haze of toxic smog envelops the world's most polluted city. ...more

Global insect protein market spreads its wings by 2027 3/10/2022

Thanks in part to a sports nutrition craze, the global insect protein market may reach 3.3 billion dollars by 2027. A new report projects growth of 32.7% over the next five years. ...more

Egypt working to prioritize 'loss and damage' at COP27 30/9/2022

Egypt, which is hosting the upcoming COP27 climate negotiations, is working on how to include compensation for economic losses due to climate catastrophes on the formal agenda of the November summit, as pressure grows from vulnerable countries to prioritize the issue, the country's special representative of the summit said on Wednesday. ...more

Large ‘Big Zero’ Installations for the Collection of Single-Use Plastic Bottles Now in Abu Dhabi 30/9/2022

The Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi (EAD) has introduced a range of ‘Big Zero’ installations throughout Abu Dhabi, which will act as collection points for the public to deposit single-use plastic bottles for recycling. The installations will be placed in prime locations with high footfall such as malls, parks and events. ...more

Revealed: Huge gas flaring emissions never reported 30/9/2022

Major oil companies are not declaring a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions, a BBC News investigation has revealed. ...more

Heating with hydrogen power costs 70% more than natural gas 30/9/2022

Some green-minded folks have been betting on hydrogen energy, but a new study shows that heating your house with hydrogen power could cost 70% more than using natural gas. This could present a hiccup on the U.K.’s road to net zero by 2050. ...more

Changes to UN aviation emissions deal near approval -officials 30/9/2022

Changes to a flagship U.N. aviation emissions agreement are closer to being approved after an airline trade group walked back objections on Wednesday, airline and government officials told Reuters. ...more