European Union to toughen emissions test for hybrid cars -sources 7/2/2022

The European Union plans to toughen its method for measuring carbon dioxide emissions from plug-in hybrid cars, two sources familiar with the matter said, after criticism that current tests yield results up to four times below real-world emissions. ...more

China showcases low-carbon tech for 'green' Games 7/2/2022

From natural carbon dioxide refrigeration at ice rinks to 100% renewables-powered venues, China is striving to run a "green" Olympics to showcase its leadership in climate-friendly tech and counter concerns about the lack of natural snow at its venues. ...more

Salam Award to Adnan Shihab-Eldin 4/2/2022

Dr. Adnan Shihab-Eldin, member of Board of Trustees of Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED), has received the prestigious Salam Award from the International Center for Theoretical Physics (ICTP). ...more

Satellites map huge methane plumes from oil and gas 4/2/2022

Huge plumes of the warming gas methane have been mapped globally for the first time from oil and gas fields using satellites. ...more

California urged to keep nuclear plant open to meet climate goals 4/2/2022

Nearly 80 scientists and academics, including a former U.S. energy secretary, on Thursday urged Governor Gavin Newsom to delay closure of California’s remaining nuclear plant to comply with state laws on fighting global warming. ...more

Farmers test microbes to nourish crops as climate pressure grows, costs rise 4/2/2022

Tech companies are raising hundreds of millions of dollars, including backing from agriculture heavyweights like Bayer AG, in developing farm products that use living things like microbes and seaweed to nourish crops and lessen the need for synthetic fertilizer. ...more

Sacrebleu! French brewers use algae to make blue beer 4/2/2022

A French brewer has started using algae with a naturally-occurring pigment to turn their beer blue. ...more

Ministry of Climate Change and Environment launches Innovation Super League to mark UAE Innovation Month 2022 3/2/2022

Marking UAE Innovation Month 2022, Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) today launched the Innovation Super League the initiative aspires to engage the public and its employees in developing trailblazing solutions that contribute to enhancing food security. ...more

Healthcare waste from COVID threatens environment: WHO 3/2/2022

According to the agency’s Global analysis of healthcare waste in the context of COVID-19: status, impacts and recommendations, the mainly plastic trashthreatens human and environmental health, and exposes a dire need to improve waste management practices. ...more

UN partnership aims to combat microplastics in cigarettes 3/2/2022

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Secretariat of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) will launch a social media campaign to highlight the issue. ...more