EAD and du Unveil Naha Platform 10/11/2023

As part of their ongoing public private collaboration to enhance sustainability initiatives, the Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi (EAD) and du, part of the Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), have unveiled the “naha” environmental engagement platform. The platform is designed to utilise personalised digital platforms to promote sustainability, elevate environmental awareness, and encourage green practices across Abu Dhabi and beyond. ...more

Human-caused heating behind extreme droughts in Syria, Iraq and Iran, study finds 10/11/2023

Extreme droughts that have wrecked the lives of millions of people in Syria, Iraq and Iran since 2020 would not have happened without human-caused global heating, a study has found. ...more

Reuters Exclusive: South Africa to miss 2030 emissions goal as it keeps coal plants burning 10/11/2023

South Africa will miss its binding 2030 carbon emissions targets under the Paris climate agreement, three senior government officials confirmed, as the country plans to run eight coal-fired power plants for longer than planned. ...more

New Delhi plans to make rain to tackle 'hazardous' smog 10/11/2023

New Delhi plans for the first time to make rain to try improve air quality in the city, which is the world's most polluted capital and has been gripped by smog for a week. ...more

Global fossil fuel production plans far exceed climate targets, U.N. says 9/11/2023

Global fossil fuel production in 2030 is set to be more than double the levels that are deemed consistent with meeting climate goals set under the 2015 Paris climate agreement, the United Nations and researchers said on Wednesday. ...more

This year 'virtually certain' to be warmest in 125,000 years, EU scientists say 9/11/2023

This year is "virtually certain" to be the warmest in 125,000 years, European Union scientists said on Wednesday, after data showed last month was the world's hottest October in that period. ...more

Plastic waste ‘spiralling out of control’ across Africa, analysis shows 9/11/2023

Plastic waste is “spiralling out of control” across Africa, where it is growing faster than any other region, new analysis has shown. ...more

UK forests face 'catastrophic ecosystem collapse' 9/11/2023

Silent forests devoid of life are a possibility within a generation in our already deforested nation, according to a panel of British experts. ...more

Canada's emission cuts unlikely to hit 2030 target, auditor general says 9/11/2023

Canada's emissions reduction plan is flawed and will not reach the target of cutting greenhouse gas output by 40% to 45% below the 2005 level by 2030, the country's auditor general said on Tuesday. ...more

EU poised to water down new car pollution rules after industry lobbying 8/11/2023

The EU is poised to water down a landmark piece of car pollution legislation after extensive lobbying from the automotive industry, which experts say will cause an estimated €100bn in health and environmental costs. ...more