Climate 'loss and damage' talks end in failure 23/10/2023

A crucial meeting on climate "loss and damages" ahead of COP28 ended in failure Saturday, with countries from the global north and south unable to reach an agreement, according to sources involved in the talks. ...more

Recycling reforms see separate food waste bins for England 23/10/2023

Long-awaited plans to reform recycling in England have been announced by the government. ...more

South Africa's climate grant funding from rich nations doubles to $676 mln 23/10/2023

South Africa has secured $676 million in grants from rich nations for a transition to green energy, more than double what they initially promised but still only a fraction of the total package, the rest of which it will have to repay with interest. ...more

Atlantic hurricanes rapidly gaining strength along US East Coast, study says 23/10/2023

Hurricanes spinning across the Atlantic Ocean are now more than twice as likely to strengthen from a weak Category 1 storm to a major Category 3 hurricane in just 24 hours, new research finds, with U.S. East Coast cities poised to take a critical hit. ...more

Billions of snow crabs disappear from ocean around Alaska: Report 23/10/2023

In recent years, billions of snow crabs have disappeared from the ocean around Alaska due to warmer ocean temperatures which likely caused them to starve to death, as per scientists, CNN reported. ...more

Reuters Exclusive: Countries asked to slash cooling emissions by 68% by 2050 20/10/2023

With climate warming leading to more air conditioning use worldwide, dozens of countries including China, India and the United States are being asked to commit to a global pledge that would require at least a 68% reduction in cooling-related emissions by 2050, sources told Reuters. ...more

Forest loss from SE Asia rubber is up to 3 times more than thought - study 20/10/2023

Forest loss driven by rubber production in Southeast Asia could be two to three times higher than estimated, highlighting the challenges facing importers under pressure to find sustainable supplies, research showed on Wednesday. ...more

Scotland’s biggest offshore wind farm at full power 20/10/2023

Scotland's biggest offshore wind farm has begun operating at full capacity, removing emissions from power supply. ...more

Pope Francis may attend global climate talks in Dubai 20/10/2023

Pope Francis may attend the COP28 climate conference starting next month in Dubai, Vatican sources say, to drive home his recent appeal for action to curb global warming. ...more

Speeding boats push critically endangered whales closer to extinction 20/10/2023

The lives of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales are being put at risk by ships speeding in designated “slow zones”, according to a new report. ...more