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24 11 2021 | 10:05

Build Back Better Act Passes House With Most Ambitious Climate Provisions in U.S. History

The legislation still needs to pass the Senate to make a difference. The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday passed the Build Back Better Act, which includes the largest-ever federal investment…

22 11 2021 | 16:40

Scotland to enforce ban on single-use plastic items from June 2022

Scotland will be the first UK nation to pursue this ban on some of the most problematic plastic products. Legislation has been put in place to ensure Scotland’s use of various plastic items will be…

19 11 2021 | 15:55

Hartford Financial to speed exit from tar sands investments to year end

The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. announced Tuesday that it anticipates exiting all tar sands investments by Dec. 31, two years ahead of its commitment announced in 2019. The insurance and…

19 11 2021 | 15:46

An environmental sociologist explains how permaculture offers a path to climate justice

Big farming is both a victim of climate change and a contributor. Droughts, floods and soil degradation threaten crop yields. But agriculture produces nearly one-quarter of global greenhouse gas…

19 11 2021 | 12:21

Renewable energy offers immediate solution to India’s persistent clean cooking challenge

Leapfrogging over major investment in gas imports India has made considerable progress in the transition to clean cooking. But close to 35% of the population continues to depend on firewood, wood…

17 11 2021 | 18:56

‘What if we just gave up cars?’: Cop26 leaders urged to dream big

A new agreement would phase out fossil fuel vehicles but activists want a focus on public transport, walking and cycling. Governments and car manufacturers have coalesced at the Glasgow climate…

17 11 2021 | 18:10

Wood pellets remain a reliable and affordable solution for the decarbonisation of the EU economy

Bioenergy Europe is pleased to announce the publication of the fifth chapter of its Statistical Report 2021 focusing on wood pellets and their key role in achieving the 2050 carbon neutrality target…

17 11 2021 | 18:05

These smokeless, energy-efficient stoves are saving lives and trees

A clutch of university degrees could have led to a cosy job in Paris. Instead, Ermann Zannou decided he could do more by living closer to the country of his birth, Benin. So he set up Green Ker in…

16 11 2021 | 11:52

EDF Group and AME finalise financing for Chile's largest solar plant

On 30 September, EDF Group and its Chilean partner AME, in a 50/50 joint venture, finalised the financing of Chile's largest solar plant with a capacity of 480 MW. With this project, which is…

16 11 2021 | 11:39

Green Business College Tackles South Africa’s Hunger, Unemployment

JOHANNESBURG — Like many nations hit by COVID-19, South Africa has seen rising unemployment and hunger since the onset of the pandemic. One school - the Green Business College - is tackling those…

16 11 2021 | 11:37

Cop26 draft text annotated: what it says and what it means

Fiona Harvey dissects the wording of the draft version of the document The draft text is the most important document that will emerge from the Cop26 climate summit in Glasgow. Unlike the last major…

16 11 2021 | 10:58

COP26 Keeps 1.5c alive and finalises Paris Agreement.

COP26 ends with global agreement to accelerate action on climate this decade Two weeks of intense negotiations finally complete the Paris Rulebook  For the first time COP agrees position on…

14 11 2021 | 09:16

‘World designed by men has destroyed many things,’ Cop26 warned

Climate crisis cannot be ended without the empowerment of women, politicians and campaigners tell summit “The world as designed by men has destroyed many things,” Cop26 delegates have been told, as…

14 11 2021 | 07:47

COP President daily media statement and latest announcements – 9 November

There has been new momentum from around the world to put gender at the forefront of climate action on Gender Day, as countries and non state actors set out gender and climate commitments, including…

11 11 2021 | 15:57

Car firms agree at Cop26 to end sale of fossil fuel vehicles by 2040

But ‘landmark agreement’ signed by 24 countries also notable for absences of major manufacturers Twenty-four countries and a group of leading car manufacturers have committed to ending the era of…

11 11 2021 | 14:19

Global Progress Against Measles Threatened Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

The largest increase in unvaccinated children in 20 years and critical gaps in disease surveillance increase risk of measles outbreaks, putting lives at risk: WHO, CDC

11 11 2021 | 13:55

Green tech responds to climate change’s urgent call to action

Nations gather at COP26 to spur international collaboration Today, Member States met at COP26 to discuss expansion of international technology collaboration to implement Article 10 of the Paris…

11 11 2021 | 13:48

COP President Daily Media Statement and Latest Announcements – 10 November

As one of the Glasgow Breakthroughs at the World Leader Summit, 30 countries have agreed to work together to make zero emission vehicles the new normal by making them accessible, affordable, and…

10 11 2021 | 11:29

Regional Climate Weeks 2021 Partners to Present Communique to COP26 President

UN Climate Change News, 9 November 2021 – The Regional Climate Weeks 2021 were held throughout the year in advance of COP26.