Fungi could be given same status as flora and fauna under conservation plan 18/10/2024

A new era of mycelial conservation could begin this month when the UK and Chile propose that fungi should be placed alongside animals and plants as a separate realm for environmental protection. ...more

The financial cost of weather-related disasters 17/10/2024

The financial cost of weather-related disasters reached unprecedented levels in 2023, with a record number of events each costing insurers more than $1 billion. This surge in costly natural catastrophes highlights the growing impact of climate change on global economies and the insurance sector.. ...more

'Age of electricity' to follow looming fossil fuel peak, IEA says 17/10/2024

The world is on the brink of a new age of electricity with fossil fuel demand set to peak by the end of the decade, meaning surplus oil and gas supplies could drive investment into green energy, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday. ...more

Germany earmarks $3 billion for decarbonisation subsidies 17/10/2024

The German government has earmarked up to 2.8 billion euros ($3.1 billion) to support 15 industrial companies in their bid to decarbonise under its first round of "climate protection contracts", the economy ministry said on Tuesday. ...more

Top scientists call for political leadership to tackle the climate crisis 17/10/2024

A guide to help parliamentarians understand and respond to the challenges of climate change was launched Wednesday in the House of Commons. ...more

Amazon.com joins push for nuclear power to meet data center demand 17/10/2024

Amazon.com (AMZN.O) said on Wednesday it has signed three agreements on developing the nuclear power technology called small modular reactors, becoming the latest big tech company to push for new sources to meet surging electricity demand from data centers. ...more

The Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi Launches Initiative to Plant a Mangrove Tree for Every WEEC 2024 Visitor and Enhance Community Participation in Environmental Research 16/10/2024

As part of the Year of Sustainability and Abu Dhabi’s Climate Change Strategy, the Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi (EAD) has announced a new initiative involving teachers and students of the Sustainable Schools Initiative (SSI) to plant a mangrove tree for every visitor and participant at the 12th World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC) 2024, which took place in Abu Dhabi from January 29th to February 2nd and attended by more than 3,000 participants. ...more

About 80% of countries fail to submit plans to preserve nature ahead of global summit 16/10/2024

Countries promised to save 30% of land and sea for nature - but as their deadline approaches, only 24 have followed through with a plan. ...more

Only one-third of Europe’s surface water qualifies as good or better, study finds 16/10/2024

Data compiled by EEA shows quality of water bodies falls far short of target first set for 2015 and since extended to 2027. ...more

Burning rubbish now UK’s dirtiest form of power 16/10/2024

Burning household rubbish in giant incinerators to make electricity is now the dirtiest way the UK generates power, BBC analysis has found. ...more