GM's $7 billion investment intensifies EV battle with Ford, Tesla 26/1/2022

General Motors Co said Tuesday it will invest $7 billion in Michigan, much of that aimed at dramatically boosting production of full-size electric pickups, intensifying a battle with rival Ford Motor Co for EV supremacy in North America. ...more

Mekong region sees 224 new species, despite 'intense threat' - report 26/1/2022

A devil-horned newt, drought-resilient bamboo and a monkey named after a volcano were among 224 new species discovered in the Greater Mekong region in 2020, a conservation group said on Wednesday, despite the "intense threat" of habitat loss. ...more

Olympics Climate change threatens Winter Olympics and future snow sports -research 26/1/2022

Climate change is threatening the Winter Olympics and the future of snow sports by making conditions much more dangerous for athletes and participants, experts warned in a report published a week ahead of the start of the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing. ...more

Top EU banks to publish 'pioneering' climate data 26/1/2022

Large banks in the European Union will have to show how they help or hinder the bloc from meeting climate goals by publishing "pioneering" indicators from 2024, the EU's banking watchdog said on Monday. ...more

Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi Launches Unique Mobile App ‘BAADR’ to Help Residents and Citizens Live More Sustainably 25/1/2022

The Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi (EAD) launched yesterday BAADR, a unique smartphone application, in partnership with Borouge, that will reward Abu Dhabi residents and citizens for completing different environmental actions that will help protect the environment across Abu Dhabi. ...more

Bigger spend needed for net-zero world than assumed - McKinsey 25/1/2022

The extra amount the world must spend each year to create a "net-zero" emissions economy is equivalent to half all profits currently generated by companies globally, consultancy group McKinsey estimated in a report on the energy transition. ...more

UK government commits 32 mln pounds for floating wind projects 25/1/2022

The British government said on Tuesday it will commit nearly 32 million pounds ($42 million) to fund the development of floating offshore wind projects to help lessen its dependence on gas, the price of which has increased sharply. ...more

India's Delhi government proposes making 25% of new cab registrations electric 25/1/2022

The Delhi city state government has proposed mandating a quarter of new cab registrations to be electric vehicles, according to a draft note by its transport department. ...more

Maersk to tackle air pollution at ports with ship-charging buoys 25/1/2022

Shipping group Maersk plans to install hundreds of offshore charging stations around the world to allow vessels to power themselves with electricity instead of fossil fuels while waiting outside ports, it said on Tuesday. ...more

Germany presents G7 leadership agenda with focus on climate 24/1/2022

Germany on Friday laid out its programme for its presidency of the Group of Seven (G7) this year, focusing on climate protection, international justice and post-pandemic economic recovery. ...more