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Sweden generates 99% of electricity from clean sources. So why is wind power under attack? 6/5/2026
Sweden generates 99% of electricity from clean sources. So why is wind power under attack? Thousands of anti-wind social media posts have been analysed, as researchers warn that Europe’s energy security could be threatened. ...more
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a plastic trash nightmare. It could also be part of a much bigger, hidden problem 6/5/2026
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a plastic trash nightmare. It could also be part of a much bigger, hidden problem Out in the Pacific Ocean, between Hawaii and California, is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a swirl of plastic trash more than twice the size of Texas. As pieces of plastic tumble against each other, they break down into particles tiny enough to be borne aloft on the wind. Once in the air, they have a climate impact that could affect us all, according to new research. ...more
Study finds Indonesian hotspots are 'like home' for endangered whale sharks 6/5/2026
Study finds Indonesian hotspots are 'like home' for endangered whale sharks Two bays in Indonesia are hotspots for endangered whale sharks, who frequent their waters year-round and not seasonally as previously thought, a new study has revealed. The research tracked 70 whale sharks over a decade, shedding new light on their migration habits. ...more
Abu Dhabi smart cleaning fleet cuts carbon emissions by 40% with AI-powered vehicles 5/5/2026
Abu Dhabi smart cleaning fleet cuts carbon emissions by 40% with AI-powered vehicles Over 500 smart vehicles transform waste management and cut CO₂ by 1,775 tonnes a year. ...more
Fixing methane mega-leaks could boost energy stock amid crisis, report says 5/5/2026
Fixing methane mega-leaks could boost energy stock amid crisis, report says International Energy Agency analysis shows methane leaks remained at near-record highs in 2025. ...more
'Turn off the taps before mopping the floor': Renewables more cost effective than direct air capture 5/5/2026
'Turn off the taps before mopping the floor': Renewables more cost effective than direct air capture Direct air capture has been touted as ‘essential’ in meeting the EU’s climate goals – but is now really the time for investment? ...more
Plug-in solar explained: How much power can these mini panels produce? 5/5/2026
Plug-in solar explained: How much power can these mini panels produce? Solar is becoming one of the world’s fastest-growing forms of renewable energy, cushioning Europe from the crippling costs of fossil fuel reliance. ...more
EU to remove leather from anti-deforestation law after industry pressure, officials say 4/5/2026
EU to remove leather from anti-deforestation law after industry pressure, officials say The European Commission is set to exclude imports of leather from its anti-deforestation law, EU officials told Reuters, after a campaign by industry groups which argued that production does not incentivise the cattle farming that fuels forest ‌destruction. ...more
Germany was largest exporter of plastic waste in 2025, sending 810,000 tonnes overseas, analysis finds 4/5/2026
Germany was largest exporter of plastic waste in 2025, sending 810,000 tonnes overseas, analysis finds UK was close behind, exporting 675,000 tonnes, with much of the waste sent to Turkey, Malaysia and Indonesia. ...more
Large-scale sporting events cause unexpected air pollution, study shows 4/5/2026
Large-scale sporting events cause unexpected air pollution, study shows Research conducted at 2022 Commonwealth Games found catering and fireworks were main causes of pollution. ...more
 
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