Tipping point for low-carbon buildings demand in sight, report says 21/3/2024

Demand for environmentally friendly buildings is set to increase strongly over the next two years as companies with emissions reduction commitments see their leases come up for renewal and seek a greener alternative, real estate company JLL said. ...more

Crawfish could transfer ionic lithium from their environment into food chain 21/3/2024

From cell phones to watches to electric cars, lithium-ion rechargeable batteries power a plethora of devices. The increased use of this technology means more lithium could find its way into the environment as consumers discard electronic products. Now, researchers describe how lithium can accumulate in a common Southern crustacean: the crawfish. As the season for catching and eating mudbugs comes into full swing, the researchers’ findings highlight the potential implications for public health and the environment. ...more

Which countries had the worst air quality in 2023? 20/3/2024

Pakistan remained one of the world's three smoggiest countries in 2023, as Bangladesh and India replaced Chad and Iran, with particulate matter about 15 times the level recommended by the World Health Organization, data published on Tuesday showed. ...more

Central banks use AI to assess climate-related risks 20/3/2024

Central bankers said on Tuesday they have broken new ground by using artificial intelligence to collect data for assessing climate-related financial risks, just as the volume of disclosures from banks and other companies is set to rise. ...more

COP28 Goal of Tripling Renewables Feasible Only with Urgent Global Course Correction 20/3/2024

Despite a record renewable growth in 2023, the energy transition remains off track due to persistent structural barriers and a notable shortfall in investment ...more

Lootah Biofuels and MOEI sign landmark MoU to accelerate development and adoption of Biofuels in UAE 20/3/2024

The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI) of the United Arab Emirates and Lootah Biofuels, a leading circular economy pioneer producing biofuel from cooking oil in the UAE, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This strategic partnership aims to solidify bilateral relations and foster collaboration in developing, promoting, and utilizing biofuels as a sustainable and alternative energy source for the nation. ...more

Death tolls mount as elephants and people compete for land in Sri Lanka 20/3/2024

Setting out from home to collect firewood on a cool spring morning last year, Harshini Wanninayake and her mother had no idea only one of them would come back alive. The pair were walking to a nearby forest from Eriyawa, a village in north-west Sri Lanka, when they heard a loud rustling close by. ...more

Dh50,000 prize for ‘Dubai’s Best Homegrown Produce’ 19/3/2024

Dubai Municipality on Monday announced ‘Dubai’s Best Homegrown Produce Competition’, one of the programs under Dubai Farms, which seeks to support citizen farmers who are productive agricultural entrepreneurs. ...more

Banks driving increase in global meat and dairy production, report finds 19/3/2024

Billion-dollar financing is driving unsustainable increases in global meat and dairy production, a report has found. ...more

Britain's emissions cuts hampered by slow heat pump uptake, watchdog says 19/3/2024

Britain's progress in cutting emissions in the home heating sector is being hampered by a slow uptake of heat pumps, a parliamentary watchdog said in a report on Monday. ...more