Plastics in soil threaten food security, health, and environment: FAO 10/12/2021

Plastic pollution has become pervasive in agricultural soils, according to a new report released on Tuesday by the UN agriculture agency, posing a threat to food security, people’s health, and the environment. ...more

U.N. climate chief: COP26 put nations on notice to act fast 9/12/2021

The world must get to work on quickly reducing emissions to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius – a goal that remains within reach under the Glasgow Climate Pact, the U.N.’s climate agency chief said. ...more

More companies in Asia seek carbon offsets after COP26 -industry exec 9/12/2021

Asia's demand for carbon offsets is picking up as more companies in global supply chains, IT and banking sectors seek to lower their carbon footprint following the COP26 November Glasgow Climate Pact, the head of Asian exchange T-RECs.ai said. ...more

Oceans hold promise as climate-fighting carbon sinks - researchers 9/12/2021

The United States should study how the world’s oceans could be used to remove planet-warming carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through methods like cultivating seaweed or manipulating nutrients in the water, according to a report released on Wednesday. ...more

Oil executives take to conference stage to rebut harsh portrayal on climate 9/12/2021

Oil and gas will remain the dominant fuel source for decades to come, the industry's top executives declared on Wednesday, making their case not to be under valued as governments seek to reduce fossil fuels to address climate worries. ...more

Microplastics cause damage to human cells, study shows 9/12/2021

Microplastics cause damage to human cells in the laboratory at the levels known to be eaten by people via their food, a study has found. ...more

Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi Releases the Findings of its Fourth Cycle GHG Emissions Inventory for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi 8/12/2021

In a virtual event, the Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi (EAD) today released the findings of its fourth Green House Gas (GHG) emissions inventory, using 2018 GHG data and future forecasts until 2030. ...more

Are Germany's new climate plans realistic? 8/12/2021

The German government, to be sworn in on Wednesday, has presented plans to step up climate protection efforts entailing far-reaching reforms for the utility sector and across manufacturing industries, buildings, transport and agriculture. ...more

EU paves way for cheaper internet, bicycles, solar panels 8/12/2021

European Union finance ministers agreed on Tuesday to change EU rules so that they can cut the Value Added Tax (VAT) on goods and services linked to fighting climate change, health protection and making the EU more ready for the digital age. ...more

Florida to feed starving manatees in rare conservation move 8/12/2021

Starving manatees will soon be fed by hand in Florida, a rare wildfire intervention to save the marine mammals whose natural food is vanishing from the effects of pollution, state officials told Reuters. ...more