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27 09 2020 | 08:37

Germany's New Climate Charter: What Will It Change?

The coronavirus pandemic has altered economic priorities for governments around the world. But as wildfires tear up the west coast of the United States and Europe reels after one of its hottest…

27 09 2020 | 08:36

At Least 380 Whales Die in Australia's Largest Mass Stranding.

More long-finned pilot whales were found stranded today on beaches in Tasmania, Australia. About 500 whales have become stranded, including at least 380 that have died, the AP reported. It is the…

27 09 2020 | 08:35

Greece sets new records for renewable energy electricity generation.

On September 14th, according to WindEurope, wind power covered 40% of Greece’s energy use, the highest percentage covered by wind power in Europe. According to national data released on the same day…

27 09 2020 | 08:34

The Myth About Recycling Plastic? It Works.

The plastic recycling model was never economically viable, but oil and gas companies still touted it as a magic solution to waste, selling the American public a lie so the companies could keep…

27 09 2020 | 08:32

How Sweden Is Transforming Homes Into Power Stations.

By 2030, almost a third of all the energy consumed in the European Union must come from renewable sources, according to binding targets agreed in 2018. Sweden is helping lead the way.

27 09 2020 | 08:31

PwC commits to net zero by 2030.

International consultancy firm announces its commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030. PwC network (“the network”) will work to reduce its client’s emissions as well as…

27 09 2020 | 08:29

Airbus reveals new zero-emission concept aircraft.

Airbus reveals new concept for the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft. Airbus has revealed three concepts for the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft which could enter…

27 09 2020 | 08:28

oneworld member airlines commit to net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

oneworld member airlines have committed to net zero carbon emission by 2050, becoming the first global airline alliance to strive for carbon neutrality. Announced last week, this target will be…

27 09 2020 | 08:22

Morgan Stanley commits to reach Net-Zero financed emissions by 2050.

Banking giant announces commitment to providing financing, expertise and leadership to support the transition to a low-carbon world. “Climate change is one of the most complex and interconnected…

27 09 2020 | 08:10

Shell launches restructuring effort to prepare for energy transition.

Royal Dutch Shell is looking to slash up to 40% off the cost of producing oil and gas in a major drive to save cash so it can overhaul its business and focus more on renewable energy and power…

27 09 2020 | 08:10

Welcoming the improved courage of the Commission on climate protection, EREF deplores the weakness of several members of the European Parliament to follow suit

In her first State of the Union Address, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announced a stronger climate ambition by increasing emissions reduction from the previously…

27 09 2020 | 08:05

Sovereign climate risk – steering through the rear-view mirror.

For investors and policymakers, effectively addressing climate change poses particular challenges—not the least of which is the long time-lag between actions and outcomes. The inertia in the climate…

27 09 2020 | 08:05

Renewables at Heart of Reaching Zero Emissions in Industry and Transport.

Only seven industry and transport sectors will account for 38% of all CO2 emissions globally in 2050 unless there are significant changes in current approaches.

27 09 2020 | 08:00

New Cooling Technology Protects Against Severe Heat and Viral Spread

In the face of dangerous heat waves this summer, Americans have taken shelter in air conditioned cooling centers. Normally, that would be a wise choice, but during a pandemic, indoor shelters present…

27 09 2020 | 07:59

More Can Be Done To Ensure A Green Recovery From COVID-19 Crisis, Says OECD.

Many countries are making “green” recovery measures a central part of stimulus packages to drive sustainable, inclusive, resilient economic growth and improve well-being in the wake of the COVID-19…

27 09 2020 | 07:49

Solar Windows Will Soon Become A Commercial Reality.

Last year, the United Nations sent out a grim warning: The world has a very short 10-year window to act to avert catastrophic and irreversible climate change.

27 09 2020 | 07:44

High-resolution methane emissions data for waste management.

Copernicus Sentinel-5P’s high revisit rate combined with GHGSat’s high-resolution commercial imagery can give landfill operators and regulators the information they need to reduce methane emissions…

27 09 2020 | 07:43

Air pollution in a post-COVID-19 world.

Air pollution is one of the biggest environmental problems of our time. According to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA), air pollution now contributes to one in eight deaths in…

27 09 2020 | 07:33

How coral transplants could rescue Turkey's threatened reefs.

Scientists are carefully moving the sea animals to new locations to save them from construction schemes. Transplanting coral is difficult work. “You only have 20 minutes to dive down 30 metres and…

25 09 2020 | 10:31

Melting Antarctic ice will raise sea level by 2.5 metres – even if Paris climate goals are met, study finds.

Research says melting will continue even if temperature rises are limited to 2C. Melting of the Antarctic ice sheet will cause sea level rises of about two and a half metres around the world, even…