Ροή

Αποτελέσματα 1801 - 1820 | από συνολικά 23650
01 12 2023 | 18:56

Public Funding Gave This Alabama Woman Shelter From the Storm. Then Her Neighbor Fenced Her Out

Sandy Pouncey survived a 2019 tornado that killed 23. Cut off from access to her storm shelter, she’s afraid of the sound of thunder. BEAUREGARD, Ala.—She lay in the bathtub as her home shook around…

01 12 2023 | 18:54

COP28 Promised Fireworks. Back in the US, the Climate Wars Rage On

President Biden skipped the U.N. summit to campaign back home on clean energy investments, while Republicans called for more fossil fuels, even as U.S. oil production hits record highs. President…

01 12 2023 | 18:52

Six Numbers Illustrating Why COP28 Could Be a Heavy Lift for World Leaders

This year’s U.N. climate summit could be an especially important one as carbon emissions continue to reach historic highs, bringing the planet closer to critical tipping points. More than 70,000…

01 12 2023 | 18:47

In California, Farmers Test a Method to Sink More Water into Underground Stores

A novel program reimburses landowners for replenishing groundwater, in a bid to add regularity to the state’s boom and bust water system. In recent decades, as water has grown increasingly precious…

01 12 2023 | 18:33

COP28: African scientists call for rejection of fossil fuels

In an open letter to African heads of state and government, scientists have denounced a new scramble for oil, gas and coal on the continent, led by former colonial and neo-colonial powers.

01 12 2023 | 18:30

AFRICA: Berlin pledges €4bn to develop green energy in 13 countries

Between 2024 and 2030, Germany will provide €4 billion to finance the development of green energy in the 13 African countries that are members of the "Compact with Africa" initiative launched by the…

01 12 2023 | 18:27

Ever greener network towers: a new step forward in Egypt

As COP28 approaches, underlining the global climate emergency, Egypt is taking an important step towards reducing the environmental impact of network towers. Since January 2023, Telecom Egypt has…

01 12 2023 | 18:23

Tidiane Ouattara: “The use of space in Africa is essential”

Kenya, South Africa, Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria, Morocco, Ethiopia... these African countries have put several satellites into Earth orbit in recent years. For Tidiane Ouattara, the space sector is set…

01 12 2023 | 18:21

Stéphane Crouzat: “Africa deserves special consideration at COP28”

In this exclusive interview, on the eve of COP28, Stéphane Crouzat, the French chief negotiator, discusses crucial issues: fossil fuel management, the specific needs of Africa in the face of climate…

01 12 2023 | 18:17

COP28: “Africa’s priority remains adaptation” (Tosi Mpanu Mpanu)

COP28 opens this Thursday 30 November in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). On the sidelines of this major event, Tosi Mpanu Mpanu, the Climate Ambassador for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),…

01 12 2023 | 18:15

African elephant: 1.8 tonnes of ivory destroyed in France to curb poaching

The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and the French Biodiversity Office (OFB) organised a large-scale ivory destruction operation on 28 November 2023. The operation, carried out in the…

01 12 2023 | 18:13

Horn of Africa: Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya under water for 3 weeks

The 28th United Nations Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP28) opens on 30 November 2023 in Dubai, with climate change mitigation and adaptation on the agenda. Africa remains the…

01 12 2023 | 18:11

Tariye Gbadegesin, the Nigerian appointed to head the Climate Investment Fund

"Developing countries are at the forefront of the climate crisis, and we will only overcome it by extending climate finance to where it is most needed". These were the first words of Nigerian Tariye…

01 12 2023 | 17:56

KENYA: 16 stations in Nairobi to swap batteries for Ampersand e-motorbikes

After Hurlingham, Dagoretti and Mountain View in 2022, 16 other districts of Nairobi in Kenya will be equipped with replacement stations for the batteries of electric motorbikes from the start-up…

01 12 2023 | 17:53

Canada oil and gas firms to drill 8% more wells next year as emissions target slips

Producers take advantage of new shipping options, including government-owned TransMountain pipeline, to boost exports Oil and gas producers say they will drill 8% more wells in Canada next year as…

01 12 2023 | 17:03

Nearly 40% of conventional baby food contains toxic pesticides, US study finds

None of the organic products sampled contained the chemicals, which present a dangerous health threat to babies, researchers say Nearly 40% of conventional baby food products analyzed in a new US…

01 12 2023 | 16:59

US coal power plants killed at least 460,000 people in past 20 years – report

Pollution caused twice as many premature deaths as previously thought, with updated understanding of dangers of PM2.5 Coal-fired power plants killed at least 460,000 Americans during the past two…

01 12 2023 | 16:55

EU, Germany and Denmark sued by oil firm over windfall tax

Exclusive: Officials fear secret courts will block climate action and divert billions into coffers of fossil fuel investors A Jersey-based oil-refining company is suing the EU, Germany and Denmark …

01 12 2023 | 16:52

California program brings clean energy to Oakland

Once only accessible to the well-off, solar power is making inroads to low-income households thanks to federal and state programs Joseph Wang and his wife have figured out a way to stay warm and…