Major environmental benefits recycling gold with biodiesel 26/3/2024

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed an environmentally friendly method for recycling and purifying metals. Using gold earrings from a pawnshop in Gothenburg and biodiesel from the nearest filling station, the discovery could change an industry that is currently dependent on large amounts of fossil oil. ...more

Sheikh Mohammed issues directives to establish Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority 25/3/2024

In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued directives to establish the Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority, to further promote sustainable practices across sectors, preserve biodiversity, and expand natural reserves and green spaces in the emirate. The initiative is aimed at creating a solid foundation for the green economy to flourish and enhance Dubai’s role in the global movement to combat climate change. ...more

Water crises threaten world peace (report) 25/3/2024

The United Nations World Water Development Report 2024, published by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water, highlights that tensions over water are exacerbating conflicts worldwide. To preserve peace, States must boost international cooperation and transboundary agreements. ...more

Britain seeks views on 2027 carbon border tax 25/3/2024

Britain has launched a consultation on how it should apply a new carbon import levy on some products from 2027 to help to protect businesses against cheaper imports from countries with less strict climate policies. ...more

England won’t adopt EU river pollution rules for pharma and cosmetics firms 25/3/2024

New EU rules which introduce “polluter pays” principles to get pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies to pay for the pollution they cause in rivers will not be adopted by the government in England, as campaigners say the country is falling behind. ...more

Hydrologist Taikan Oki becomes 2024 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate 25/3/2024

Based on his world-renowned research on the virtual water trade, digital river mapping, and inclusion of human activity in the water cycle – Taikan Oki wins the Stockholm Water Prize 2024. ...more

EU delays nature law vote as countries' support wanes 22/3/2024

European Union countries on Wednesday delayed a planned vote on the bloc's policy to restore nature, after too few governments signalled they would approve the flagship environmental law. ...more

World 'losing the battle' against electronic waste, UN finds 22/3/2024

The world is losing the battle against electronic waste, a U.N. expert said on Wednesday, after a report found 62 million metric tons of mobile phones and devices were dumped on the planet in just one year - and this is expected to increase by a third by 2030. ...more

Nuclear power absolutely needed to reach climate goals, IEA's Birol says 22/3/2024

Nuclear power is absolutely needed to reach worldwide climate goals, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Fatih Birol said on Thursday. ...more

Developing nations' booming cement demand may drive up CO2 emissions, research group says 22/3/2024

Innovation and policy changes are urgently required to tackle climate-warming emissions from the cement sector, with an infrastructure boom in developing countries set to drive up production for decades, a research group said on Thursday. ...more