Investment gaps and decrease in carbon sinks threaten EU climate progress – report 3/7/2024

EU countries are going in the “wrong direction” in their efforts to slash carbon dioxide levels, as natural carbon sinks keep disappearing and lack of investment in climate is jeopardising progress, according to a report published yesterday. ...more

Fish in warm waters surprise scientists, challenge assumptions 3/7/2024

A team of researchers have identified unexpected ways coral reef fish living in the warmest waters on earth, in the Arabian Gulf, have adapted to survive extreme temperatures. ...more

German industry turns to solar in race to cut energy costs 3/7/2024

For months, Philip Matthias tried to convince his father to install solar panels on their company's roof in the eastern German state of Thuringia, aiming to cut electricity costs and carbon emissions at the metal products factory. ...more

Norway limits sale of private property in Svalbard 3/7/2024

Norway said on Monday it had demanded the owner of a private property on the Arctic Svalbard islands obtain the government's consent before selling the property, over concerns national security interests could be jeopardised through a sale. ...more

Biden unveils rules to protect millions of US workers from extreme heat 3/7/2024

The Biden administration has unveiled a long-awaited proposal to protect workers from extreme temperatures. If finalized, the rule will establish the nation’s first-ever federal safety standard for excessive heat exposure in the workplace and protect as many as 36 million indoor and outdoor workers. ...more

The Environment Agency– Abu Dhabi Maps Noise Levels Across the Emirate 2/7/2024

The Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi (EAD) has embarked on a significant initiative to map noise levels across the emirate. ...more

New fuel restrictions for ships in Arctic fall short, green groups say 2/7/2024

Ships sailing through Arctic waters will no longer be able to use or carry heavy bunker fuel oil under a United Nations shipping agency regulation which took effect on Monday. ...more

Toxic PFAS absorbed through skin at levels higher than previously thought 2/7/2024

New research “for the first time proves” toxic PFAS forever chemicals are absorbed through human skin, and at levels much higher than previously thought. ...more

Biden tailpipe emission rules on shakier ground after Supreme Court ruling 2/7/2024

A U.S. Supreme Court decision limiting federal regulatory powers to interpret ambiguous laws could undermine President Joe Biden's effort to cut tailpipe emissions from the nation’s vehicle fleet, two environmental law attorneys told Reuters. ...more

India records 11% below normal rainfall in June, weather department says 2/7/2024

India received 11% less rainfall than normal in June as all regions except the south received below-average rains after the monsoon lost momentum in mid-June, weather department data showed on Monday. ...more