Cookstove carbon offsets overstate climate benefit by 1,000%, study finds 24/1/2024

Clean cookstove projects, one of the most popular types of carbon-offset schemes, are probably overstating their beneficial impact on the climate by an average of 1,000%, according to a new study. ...more

Most euro zone banks face risk from climate complacency, ECB finds 24/1/2024

Most big banks in Europe are failing to adjust their business to the looming decarbonisation of the bloc's economy and thus face increased financial, reputational and legal risk, the European Central Bank (ECB) said on Tuesday. ...more

The disposable cup crisis: what’s the environmental impact of a to-go coffee? 24/1/2024

No matter how good your office’s coffee is, if you’re like millions of others, you’re probably popping out to a cafe at least once a week to treat yourself to a cup brewed by somebody else. ...more

Major climate benefits with electric aircraft 24/1/2024

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have performed the world's first life cycle assessment (LCA) of an existing, two-seater, all-electric aircraft, with a direct comparison to an equivalent fossil fuel-powered one. According to the study, after just one quarter of the expected lifespan of the electric aircraft, the climate impact is lower than that of the fossil fuel-based aircraft, provided that green electricity is used. The downside, however, is increased mineral resource scarcity. ...more

Dubai planted a record of 500 trees per day on average in 2023 23/1/2024

As part of its afforestation initiative, Dubai Municipality successfully planted more than 185,000 trees in the emirate in 2023 - an average of 500 trees daily. ...more

EU Cracks Down on Greenwashing and Misleading Environmental Claims 23/1/2024

Parliament has granted final approval to a directive aimed at enhancing product labelling standards and prohibiting the use of deceptive environmental assertions. ...more

UK should invest in green economy instead of tax giveaways, study shows 23/1/2024

The UK should invest £26bn a year in a low-carbon economy to revive prosperity instead of planning tax giveaways that will only lead to further stagnation, leading economists have advised. ...more

ExxonMobil sues investors to block climate petition 23/1/2024

Oil giant ExxonMobil has sued climate activist investors in a bid to prevent their climate proposal from going to a vote at its annual investor meeting. ...more

Carbon pricing for agriculture key to cutting emissions, say EU climate advisers 23/1/2024

Current policies are not a sufficient incentive for farmers to do more to achieve the EU climate targets, according to the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change (ESABCC) experts, who warned of the need for a carbon pricing system for the sector. ...more

Saudi ministry, KAUST sign strategic partnership to accelerate environmental sustainability 22/1/2024

The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture and the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology on Saturday signed a strategic partnership agreement to accelerate innovation and sustainability in environmental and agricultural science in the Kingdom. ...more