PFAS and other chemicals found in dollar store products 14/4/2022

A huge number of products sold at dollar stores contain harmful chemicals. A study on various products, including toys, electronics and food, found that many contained per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other harmful chemicals.  ...more

U.S. envoy Kerry calls for renewables push, says Putin cannot control wind, sun 13/4/2022

The conflict in Ukraine shows now is the time to shift to clean and independent energy, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said at a conference on the pacific island of Palau as he urged nations to boost the use of offshore renewable power sources. ...more

Sunscreen chemicals accumulating in Mediterranean seagrass, finds study 13/4/2022

Chemicals found in sunscreen lotions are accumulating in Mediterranean seagrass, a study has found. ...more

Southern Africa storms fuelled by climate change - study 13/4/2022

Climate change fuelled heavier rainfall during a series of storms that battered southern Africa earlier this year, scientists say. ...more

German firm builds floating solar plant on quarry lake 13/4/2022

A Germany company will next month switch on a floating solar power plant it has built on a quarry lake, a rapidly-installed, renewable technology it says could help wean the country off Russian fossil fuels. ...more

Lloyd's of London switches to remote trading after climate protests 13/4/2022

Lloyds of London said on Tuesday it had advised its employees and market participants not to come to their City of London headquarters on Tuesday and was trading remotely after climate activists blocked several entrances to the building. ...more

Renewables Take Lion’s Share of Global Power Additions in 2021 12/4/2022

Renewable energy continued to expand steadily and well above the long-term trend, with share in total capacity expansion reaching new record of 81% last year ...more

How much heat can Earth’s forests handle? 12/4/2022

An international team of researchers carried out a study to determine the heat and moisture threshold for Earth’s forests. Published in Nature Communications, the study answers “how hot is too hot” and “how dry is too dry” for forests. ...more

‘Black carbon’ threat to Arctic as sea routes open up with global heating 12/4/2022

In February last year, a Russian gas tanker, Christophe de Margerie, made history by navigating the icy waters of the northern sea route in mid-winter. ...more

Chile announces unprecedented water rationing plan as drought enters 13th year 12/4/2022

As a punishing, record-breaking drought enters its 13th year, Chile on Monday announced an unprecedented plan to ration water for the capital of Santiago, a city of nearly 6 million. ...more