Electric car sales soar 51% in mainland Europe as Iran war drives up fuel prices 21/4/2026

Data shows 224,000 new EVs were registered in March, with Norway leading way in terms of switching. ...more

As coal chokes Johannesburg, South African scientists launch pollution warning app 21/4/2026

Scientists at the University of Witwatersrand have designed South Africa's first app to warn residents of pollution levels, as ‌Johannesburg suffers a spike in coal emissions in recent weeks, causing breathing problems and other health issues. ...more

‘Fossil fuelled war’ could give rise to a historic ‘climate reset’ 20/4/2026

During a time of massive geopolitical tension, governments will meet to discuss how to transition away from fossil fuels - the source of the current energy shock - and towards abundant, low-cost, reliable renewable energy. ...more

Britain to scrap carbon tax on electricity generation as pressure mounts on bills 20/4/2026

Britain's carbon tax on electricity generation will be scrapped from April 2028, the government said on Thursday as it seeks to curb electricity prices for households and businesses. ...more

Venice is threatened by rising sea levels. Will the city be forced to relocate? 20/4/2026

Scientists warn that no adaptation measure can sustain Venice as rising sea levels threaten to swallow the city. ...more

Japan reveals new name for 40C-and-hotter days after blistering summer 20/4/2026

Japan has unveiled a new name for days that reach 40C (104F) or above, after the country experienced its hottest summer on record last year. ...more

Wildfires used to ‘go to sleep’ at night. Climate change has them burning overtime 20/4/2026

Burning time for North American wildfires is going into overtime. Flames are lasting later into the night and starting earlier in the morning because human-caused climate change is extending the hotter and drier conditions that feed fires, a new study found. ...more

EAD expands desert vegetation project across Abu Dhabi 17/4/2026

The Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi (EAD) has announced the expansion of its desert vegetation classification project to cover new areas across the emirate this year, reflecting the agency’s commitment to enhancing the sustainability of natural resources and advancing environmental monitoring through the latest technologies. ...more

Lower electricity bills could become a reality thanks to EU proposal 17/4/2026

Electricity taxes could be slashed under a new EU proposal to offset the impact of the Iran war on energy prices. ...more

World Bank launches 'Water Forward' programme to tackle global water stress 17/4/2026

The World Bank and other top development lenders launched a new global initiative dubbed Water Forward on Wednesday, aimed at improving secure water access for a billion people within the next four years. ...more