A giant Antarctic glacier is melting but scientists have found a way to thicken Arctic sea ice 27/9/2024

Last week, scientists revealed concerning findings about the colossal Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica.  ...more

Climate change doubles chance of floods like those in Central Europe, report says 26/9/2024

Climate change has made downpours like the one that caused devastating floods in central Europe this month twice as likely to occur, a report said on Wednesday, as its scientific authors urged policymakers to act to stop global warming. ...more

World's oceans near critical acidification level: report 26/9/2024

The world's oceans are close to becoming too acidic to properly sustain marine life or help stabilise the climate, a new report said on Monday. ...more

World leaders call for investment in clean energy, developing nations seek help 26/9/2024

World leaders on Tuesday called for far more investment in renewable energy to tackle climate change, with developing nations saying they need financial support to make the transition. ...more

Global plan for early ditch of coal power hits Indonesia hurdle 26/9/2024

A G7-backed push to close coal power plants in emerging markets is facing further delays after a July deadline passed without a deal on the early closure of an Indonesian power plant that would be the first to shut under the initiative. ...more

Labour appoints Rachel Kyte to climate envoy role axed by Sunak 26/9/2024

A former climate chief of the World Bank has been appointed to lead the UK’s efforts to forge a global coalition on climate action, the Guardian can reveal. ...more

The Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi and International Center for Biosaline Agriculture Sign Agreement to Ensure the Best Use of Abu Dhabi’s Natural Resources 25/9/2024

In line with the UAE’s Year of Sustainability and to ensure the best use of Abu Dhabi’s natural resources, the Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi (EAD) and the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) have joined forces under a new agreement. ...more

Suez, Siemens and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company join up in desalination initiative 25/9/2024

French utility company Suez, German company Siemens (SIEGn.DE) and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA.AD) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to participate in a desalination initiative to help emerging market countries. ...more

Record Growth Drives Cost Advantage of Renewable Power 25/9/2024

Eighty one percent of renewable additions in 2023 were cheaper than fossil fuel alternatives, offering countries a compelling business and investment case to triple renewables by 2030 ...more

Climate goal to triple global renewable energy by 2030 within reach, IEA says 25/9/2024

A goal to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030 and cut fossil fuel use is within reach, the International Energy Agency said in a report on Tuesday, but will require a huge push to unlock bottlenecks such as permitting and grid connections. ...more