The Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi and Zayed University Collaborate to Develop Green House Gas Emission Factors for Abu Dhabi 4/1/2024

In line with the Abu Dhabi Climate Change Strategy and as part of the Abu Dhabi Environmental Research Network (ADERN), the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi and Zayed University have announced a research collaboration to develop Green House Gas (GHG) emission factors for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. ...more

2023 goes down in history as the hottest year of all time 4/1/2024

Across Europe, January 2023 was the third warmest first month of the year on record. February was the second hottest in history, March was the same and April wasn’t too far behind, with the fourth warmest temperatures ever recorded. ...more

2024 lookahead: Climate target for 2040 will be EU Commission’s ‘legacy’, activists say 4/1/2024

The European Commission is expected to table its proposed climate target for 2040 on 6 February, in what many see as the current administration’s legacy for the new team that will be appointed to lead the Brussels-based executive after the June EU elections. ...more

Renewable energy's share on German power grids reaches 55% in 2023 4/1/2024

Renewable energy accounted for 55% of electricity transported on German networks in 2023, taking the country closer to its climate targets, the energy regulator said on Wednesday. ...more

Tesla delivers record Q4 cars, but China's BYD steals top EV spot 4/1/2024

Tesla (TSLA.O) delivered a record number of electric vehicles in the fourth quarter, beating market estimates and meeting its 2023 target, but lost its spot as the top EV maker by sales to China's BYD (002594.SZ). ...more

Rivers of sewage, dirty water and toxic air: The environmental disaster unfolding in Gaza 3/1/2024

Those living in Gaza are experiencing acute respiratory infections, diarrhoea, lice and scabies. ...more

Nutrition insecurity caused by climate change to be reduced with new policies 3/1/2024

According to a new study, nutrition insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa needs to be combated with crops that are resilient to climate change. ...more

More EVs lose US tax credits including Tesla, Nissan, GM vehicles 3/1/2024

Many electric vehicles lost eligibility for tax credits of up to $7,500 after new battery sourcing rules took effect on Monday, including the Nissan Leaf, Tesla Cybertruck All-Wheel Drive, some Tesla Model 3s and Chevrolet Blazer EV, the U.S. Treasury said. ...more

What is football’s carbon footprint? 3/1/2024

With a fan base of 3.5 billion – nearly half the global population – football is the world’s most popular sport and its carbon footprint is huge. ...more

Spain confirms nuclear power phase-out, extends renewable projects deadlines 3/1/2024

Spain confirmed plans to close the country's nuclear plants by 2035 as it presented energy measures including extended deadlines for renewable projects and adjusted renewable auctions. ...more