Voters Support Biden’s Infrastructure Package, Including Its Climate Provisions
Republicans argue green energy investments don’t belong in an infrastructure package. Polling shows the public disagrees.
Read MoreIRENA and China Sign Landmark Co-operation to Address Climate Change
New MoU between IRENA and China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment promotes carbon neutrality through renewables. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 23 June 2021 – The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the Peop
Read MoreMajority of New Renewables Undercut Cheapest Fossil Fuel on Cost.
Countries urged to power past coal as new report confirms renewables would bring cost savings of USD 156 billion to emerging economies. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, June 22, 2021 – The share of renewable energy that achieved lower costs than the most competitive fos
Read MoreREN21 Chairman, Prof. Zervos attends inauguration of Research Center at the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM). Dr. Tsipouridis appointed first Director of Center.
The official inauguration of the Renewable Energy & Climate Change Research Center (RECCReC) of the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) took place on the 24th of June 2021, in the grounds of TUM in Mombasa.
Read MoreIsland of Tilos 3rd Winner of the 2020 RESponsible Island Prize
The Island of Tilos in Greece is the 3rd winner of the 2020 RESponsible Island Prize. The Island will receive a €100.000 cash prize for their proposal ‘TIL0S- Towards the Deeper Integration of Local Renewables and a Carbon-Free Island Energy System´.
Read MoreRare orchids to flood resilience: How can green roofs help to tackle the climate and nature crises?
Eleven stories high in the heart of the City of London, there is a hidden haven for wildlife. Around 159 species of plants are flourishing on the rooftop of Nomura, a Japanese bank. By day, orchids, daisies and wild herbs provide food to 17 species of bees.
Read MoreSix arrested after Extinction Rebellion dumps manure outside Daily Mail offices in ‘Free the Press’ protest
XR said they want ‘an end to media corruption that suppresses the truth from the public for profit’
Read More'Life-Threatening' Heat Wave Shatters Records in Pacific Northwest
Seattle and Portland set record temperatures on Saturday as a dome of extremely hot air settled over the US Pacific Northwest.
Read MoreWWF Says Mediterranean Heating 20% Faster Than World's Oceans.
Countries fringing the Mediterranean need to turn at least 30% of its waters into Protected Maritime Areas (MPAs) by 2030 and rein in overfishing and pollution, urged the Worl
Read MoreHeat Dome Smashing Northwest Records Began With China Rain
Heavy rain in China, an expanse of warm water stretching across the North Pacific, and kinks in the jet stream are combining to drive an unusual heat wave that will set records in the Pacific Northwest.
Read MoreCanada weather: Heatwave hits record 46.6C as US north-west also frazzles.
Canada has recorded its highest ever temperature as the country's west and the US Pacific north-west frazzle in an unprecedented heatwave. Lytton in British Columbia soared to 46.6C (116F) on Sunday, breaking an 84-year-old record, officials said.
Read MoreArctic Circle is already recording 118 F degree days (and summer is just heating up)
On the same day last year, air temperatures in the area blazed past 100 degrees F for the first time in recorded history.
Read MoreDamaging ‘fly-shooting’ fishing in Channel sparks concerns
Small-scale fishers say mostly EU fleet is devastating catches with method that nets entire shoals of fish.
Read MoreFlesh eating parasites multiplying across US due to climate crisis
Experts say it is now endemic to US states like Texas and Oklahoma.
Read MoreOnce-in-a-millennium heat dome lodges over US and Canada in preview of future climate disaster
Officials warn a ‘prolonged, dangerous, and historic heatwave’ will persist through the week.
Read MoreHeat Waves Cook Bird Eggs.
Some birds have mastered living in the scorching, dry environment of a desert. But even desert-adapted birds can't handle extreme temperatures like those seen during heat waves.
Read MoreNew Zealand to Ban Most Single-Use Plastics by 2025
In its latest environmental commitment, New Zealand has announced a ban on the majority of single-use plastics by 2025.
Read MoreRuthless Heat Wave Baking U.S. Northwest Triggers First Blackout
The unrelenting heat wave that shattered temperature records across the U.S. Pacific Northwest on Monday and threatens to smother the region for another six straight days has begun to trigger rolling blackouts in some parts.
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