Experts to seal 100,000 methane wells in next decade 11/9/2024

Experts have revealed how they plan to seal 100,000 methane-leaking wells in the next decade, in a move that could prevent millions of tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. ...more

From one chick in 1982, UAE today breeds over 888,200 houbaras 10/9/2024

The International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC), a leader in pre-emptive species conservation, has announced a total production of 888,256 houbara bustards at its breeding and research centres in Abu Dhabi, Morocco and Kazakhstan since the inception of its conservation programmes. ...more

World Risk Report: Where are natural disasters most common? 10/9/2024

The 2024 World Risk Report is out, highlighting which countries are most at risk from natural disasters, and what can be done to prevent catastrophes and mitigate the effects. ...more

China plans to include steel, cement and aluminium in its carbon market in 2024 10/9/2024

China is seeking public feedback on a plan to include cement, steel and aluminium production in its carbon emissions trading scheme by the end of the year, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said on Monday. ...more

Sharks deserting coral reefs as oceans heat up, study shows 10/9/2024

Sharks are deserting their coral reef homes as the climate crisis continues to heat up the oceans, scientists have discovered. ...more

Europe’s Auto Industry Might Face €15 Billion in Fines Over Emissions 10/9/2024

Renault chief Luca de Meo warned Saturday that European carmakers could face fines of 15 billion euros if they fail to respect EU emissions rules, calling for "some flexibility" as electric car sales slow on the continent. ...more

The shocking extent of Earth's plastic crisis: 220 MILLION tonnes of waste are set to be generated this year - the equivalent of 650 Empire State Buildings 9/9/2024

The shocking extent of Earth's plastic crisis has been laid bare in a new report.  ...more

Summer of 2024 was world's hottest on record, EU climate change monitor says 9/9/2024

The world is emerging from its warmest northern hemisphere summer since records began, the European Union's climate change monitoring service said on Friday, as global warming continues to intensify. ...more

ADB to devote half its lending to climate finance by 2030 9/9/2024

The Asian Development Bank said on Friday it approved a new goal to devote 50% of its annual lending to climate finance by 2030 and boost private sector capital mobilization as part of a sweeping strategy update for the rest of the decade. ...more

Ghana begins pilot program to trace cocoa as EU deforestation law looms, official says 9/9/2024

Ghana is piloting a system that traces cocoa beans from farm to port as it gears up for a new EU law banning the import of commodities linked to deforestation, a government official said on Thursday. ...more