Countries mull delaying new EU carbon market in search of climate deal 15/6/2022

European Union countries are considering a one-year delay to the launch of a new European carbon market for buildings and transport, pushing back the start to 2027, as they seek a compromise on more ambitious climate policies, draft documents show. ...more

U.N. chief says the dash for new fossil fuels is 'delusional' 15/6/2022

Rich countries have made a dangerous dash for fossil fuels in response to the Ukraine war, the U.N. secretary-general said on Tuesday, warning that new investments being made in coal, oil and gas were "delusional" given their impact on climate change. ...more

New technology to make edible cement from food waste 15/6/2022

Researchers at Tokyo University have developed a new technology that can turn any type of food waste into edible cement for construction use, with a tensile strength quadruple that of ordinary concrete. ...more

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