China cuts carbon intensity in 2024 but still lags on key targets 3/3/2025

China's economy became less carbon intensive last year as a result of a record surge in renewable energy capacity, official data showed on Friday, but the country remains well short of its 2025 target. ...more

Surge in marine heatwaves costs lives and billions in storm damage – study 3/3/2025

Floods, whale strandings and coral bleaching all more likely, say researchers, as 10% of ocean hits record high temperatures in 2023-24. ...more

Human-caused emissions have delayed Earth’s next ice age, study says. But by how long? 3/3/2025

A new study suggests that Earth’s next ice age should begin within the next 11,000 years - except our impact on the planet may delay it, potentially by thousands of years. ...more

From April, no fuel for vehicles older than 15 years in Delhi as government tightens rules to tackle pollution 3/3/2025

Delhi government on Saturday decided not to provide fuel to vehicles exceeding 15 years of age at petrol stations throughout the city after March 31. ...more

EU green finance row-back sets climate investment challenge 28/2/2025

A move by the European Commission to pare back its flagship sustainability reporting rules risks making it harder for investors to decide where to put their money to help the bloc reach its climate goals. ...more

Denmark on track to hit 2030 emissions cuts goal, council says 28/2/2025

Denmark remains on course to meet its 2030 target of slashing its territorial greenhouse gas emissions by 70% from 1990 levels, provided that the country delivers on its stated plans, a government-appointed council said on Thursday. ...more

Just two out of five drivers will go electric for their next car 28/2/2025

The switch to electric cars from petrol and diesel is not charging ahead with drivers with just two out five (38%) motorists planning to buy an electric or hybrid car for their next vehicle, according to new research1  from The Green Insurer, which is focused on helping drivers reduce carbon emissions and drive in a more environmentally friendly way. ...more

Methanox to accelerate tackling methane emissions on natural gas powered ships following successful capital raise anchored by Tharisa plc 28/2/2025

Methanox, a pioneering joint venture between Dr Patrick Cullen (Queen Mary University of London), Dr Paul Balcombe (Queen Mary University of London), Professor Andrew Beale (University College London) and Prosemino Ltd., has secured a £1.5 million investment from Tharisa plc, the funds being dedicated to accelerating methane emissions reductions from natural gas powered ships. ...more

Extreme Heat Can Accelerate Aging, New Research Finds 28/2/2025

New research from the United States explores the pressing question of how extreme heat affects humans. The findings are concerning. The more days of intense heat a participant endured, the faster they aged. Longer periods of extreme heat accelerated ageing in older people by more than two years. ...more

South Africa's G20 presidency to prioritise climate finance 27/2/2025

South Africa's G20 presidency this year will prioritise efforts to help developing countries finance their shift to a low-carbon economy, President Cyril Ramaphosa said, even as the United States radically scales back its support. ...more