UN climate chief calls for $2.4 trillion in climate finance 5/2/2024

The world needs to mobilize at least $2.4 trillion to keep global climate change goals within reach, the United Nations climate chief said in a speech on Friday. ...more

Amazon Fund for rainforest received $640 million in new pledges in 2023 5/2/2024

Brazil's Amazon Fund for sustainable rainforest development received $640 million in new pledged donations from developed nations last year, the environmental director of the National Development Bank (BNDES) that manages the fund, Tereza Campello, said on Thursday. ...more

Bike-friendly Paris votes on raising parking fees for SUVs 5/2/2024

Paris holds a referendum on Sunday asking Parisians whether the city should impose a parking surcharge on large SUVs, as the French capital pushes on with its multi-year plan to become a fully bikeable city. ...more

Swiss ski spot left snowless, deserted by mild January 5/2/2024

The once-popular ski runs of Dent-de-Vaulion in the Swiss Jura Mountains are now deserted as unusually mild weather has driven away winter sport enthusiasts and forced ski resorts to close across the country. ...more

White House's Podesta to replace Kerry as top US climate diplomat 2/2/2024

White House senior adviser John Podesta will replace John Kerry as the U.S. climate change diplomat, the White House said on Wednesday. ...more

EU to delay new green rule in bid to appease protesting farmers 2/2/2024

Farmers protesting across Europe have won their first concession from Brussels, with the EU announcing a delay in rules that would have forced them to set aside land to encourage biodiversity and soil health. ...more

‘Literally off the charts’: global coral reef heat stress monitor forced to add new alerts as temperatures rise 2/2/2024

The world’s main system for warning about heat stress on the planet’s coral reefs has been forced to add three new alert categories to represent ever-increasing temperature extremes. ...more

AI’s Climate Impacts May Hit Marginalized People Hardest 2/2/2024

It’s been celebrated for its potential to save lives through improved forecasting during deadly weather. ...more

Devon tree planting: Work to recreate lost rainforest 2/2/2024

The National Trust plans to create vast new areas of temperate rainforest in the south-west of England. ...more

Dubai’s green initiative illuminates metro stations, saves millions with LED lights 1/2/2024

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has concluded the initial two phases of its energy conservation project, deploying 19,968 energy-efficient LED bulbs across metro stations and facilities. Over two years, this effort saved 16.7 million kilowatts, valued at Dh7.6 million, and cut the carbon footprint by 7,283 tonnes of CO2. ...more