China to build world's largest hydropower dam in Tibet 27/12/2024

China has approved the construction of what will be the world's largest hydropower dam, kicking off an ambitious project on the eastern rim of the Tibetan plateau that could affect millions downstream in India and Bangladesh. ...more

Japan aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions 60% by 2035 vs 2013 levels 26/12/2024

Japan's environment and industry ministries on Tuesday finalised a plan to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 60% from 2013 levels by 2035, up from its 2030 goal of a 46% cut. ...more

Exclusive: India reviews $30 billion sulphur-cutting programme for coal plants 26/12/2024

India is reviewing a decade-old $30 billion programme requiring coal-fired power plants to install equipment to cut sulphur emissions after government-backed studies showed they had little impact on curbing pollution, according to a document reviewed by Reuters. ...more

Average Briton causes 23 times more CO2 on Christmas Day, study reveals 26/12/2024

An analysis for the Guardian has found the average Briton’s consumption on Christmas Day causes 23 times more greenhouse gas emissions than a regular day. ...more

Climate change could trigger more earthquakes, study suggests 26/12/2024

A recent Colorado State University study published in the journal Geology demonstrates that climate change can affect the frequency of earthquakes, adding to a small but growing body of evidence showing that climate can alter the seismic cycle. ...more

Your fitness watch could be exposing you to harmful ‘forever chemicals’ 26/12/2024

Smartwatches and fitness trackers may inadvertently expose wearers to harmful substances known as “forever chemicals”, according to a new study. ...more

Since a 2022 Ban, the Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi Announces the Saving of 364 Million Plastic Bags and Recoveryof 130 Million Plastic Bottles 24/12/2024

Since the ban on single-use plastic bags came into effect on June 1st, 2022, as part of the emirate’s Single-Use Plastic Policy, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has announced that 364 million single-use plastic bags have been saved. This is the equivalent of 2,400 tonnes of plastic, or 547,000 tonnes of Green House Gases (GHGs), equal to 130,000 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles being driven for one year. ...more

Plan to throttle foreign fossil fuel finance collapses at OECD, Bloomberg reports 24/12/2024

A plan discussed by wealthy nations to throttle tens of billions of dollars in public support for oil and gas projects has broken down without agreement, Bloomberg News reported on Monday. ...more

Dwindling Antarctic sea ice driving more storms, study warns 24/12/2024

Record ice loss in 2023 has added up to seven extra storm days per month in some areas. ...more

Could second-hand presents make Christmas jollier? 24/12/2024

Consumerism and Christmas traditionally go hand in hand, but with second-hand gifting on the rise, many people are stepping away from conventions. ...more