Oil executives take to conference stage to rebut harsh portrayal on climate 9/12/2021

Oil and gas will remain the dominant fuel source for decades to come, the industry's top executives declared on Wednesday, making their case not to be under valued as governments seek to reduce fossil fuels to address climate worries. ...more

Microplastics cause damage to human cells, study shows 9/12/2021

Microplastics cause damage to human cells in the laboratory at the levels known to be eaten by people via their food, a study has found. ...more

Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi Releases the Findings of its Fourth Cycle GHG Emissions Inventory for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi 8/12/2021

In a virtual event, the Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi (EAD) today released the findings of its fourth Green House Gas (GHG) emissions inventory, using 2018 GHG data and future forecasts until 2030. ...more

Are Germany's new climate plans realistic? 8/12/2021

The German government, to be sworn in on Wednesday, has presented plans to step up climate protection efforts entailing far-reaching reforms for the utility sector and across manufacturing industries, buildings, transport and agriculture. ...more

EU paves way for cheaper internet, bicycles, solar panels 8/12/2021

European Union finance ministers agreed on Tuesday to change EU rules so that they can cut the Value Added Tax (VAT) on goods and services linked to fighting climate change, health protection and making the EU more ready for the digital age. ...more

Florida to feed starving manatees in rare conservation move 8/12/2021

Starving manatees will soon be fed by hand in Florida, a rare wildfire intervention to save the marine mammals whose natural food is vanishing from the effects of pollution, state officials told Reuters. ...more

Coral reef collapse could be coming to the Indian Ocean 8/12/2021

Indian Ocean coral reefs are in danger of collapsing within the next 50 years, according to a new study. From Seychelles to South Africa, reef systems could face functional extinction, threatening the lives and livelihoods of marine and terrestrial animals — including humans. ...more

Most city-dwelling Europeans face damaging air pollution - EEA 7/12/2021

The majority of people in European cities live among health-damaging levels of air pollution, despite improvements over the last two decades and a lockdown-induced decrease last year, the European Environment Agency said on Tuesday. ...more

Australians to create 'black box' to hold world accountable for climate crisis 7/12/2021

Australian scientists and artists are looking to hold the world accountable for the Earth's future by creating an "indestructible" storage device to record humanity's handling of the climate change crisis. ...more

Oscar winners assemble for climate warning comedy 'Don't Look Up' 7/12/2021

Director Adam McKay has assembled an all-star cast brimming with Oscar winners to give a humorous warning about climate change in new movie "Don't Look Up". ...more