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Climate crisis: economists ‘grossly undervalue young lives’, warns Stern

Economists have failed to take account of ‘immense risks and potential loss of life’, says author of landmark review

Climate

2050: what happens if we ignore the climate crisis – video explainer

We envision two scenarios: what life could look like in 2050 if we do nothing, and what life could look like if we take action now. Watch this video to take a glimpse into the future and find out what you can do to prevent global climate catastrophe. There is still hope

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Boris Johnson says chances of Cop26 success are ‘touch and go’

PM urges firms to reduce use of single-use plastics and dismisses recycling as ‘a red herring’

Climate

‘Natural infrastructure’ could save billions a year in climate crisis response

Planting trees and preserving mangrove swamps and wetlands are cheap and effective but overlooked, report says

Climate

Climate change: Sir David Attenborough in 'act now' warning

"If we don't act now, it'll be too late." That's the warning from Sir David Attenborough ahead of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow. The broadcaster says the richest nations have "a moral responsibility" to help the world's poorest.

Climate

Eco-friendly sex: What is it and how does it impact on climate change?

When we think about the different ways we can reduce our carbon footprints, our sex lives are not usually at the top of the list. Yet web searches for sustainable products such as vegan condoms and waste-free contraception have been steadily on the rise in recent years.

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The Guardian’s climate pledge

Six things the Guardian is doing to confront the climate emergency

Climate

China pledges 80% fossil fuel reduction use by 2060

China is targeting a clean energy goal of reducing fossil fuel use to below 20% by 2060, according to an official plan published by state media.

Climate

Saudi Arabia commits to internal net zero by 2060

Saudi Arabia has pledged to eliminate planet-warming emissions within its borders by 2060.

Climate

Plastics emissions to surpass coal-powered plants by end of decade

The plastics industry in the United States is on track to release more greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) than coal-powered electricity generating plants by the end of the decade, according to a new report released on Thursday.

Energy

G-20 to focus on stopping financing of foreign coal-fired power plants

Group of 20 diplomats have all but given up on their lofty goal of consigning coal to history and are instead closing in on a more modest plan to stop governments funding foreign coal-fired power plants, according to people familiar with the situation.

Energy Climate

U.S.: Essential plastics industry enjoys “fantastic” profits with no regulation

Plastics industry profits soar even in wake of COVID-19, weather-related issues A recent IEEFA

Environment

Repressed report finds U.S. “supergrid” could slash renewable costs

Connecting America’s regional electric grids to create a “supergrid” that stretches across the country would slash the cost of achieving high levels of renewable power, according to a resurfaced Energy Department study that had been shelved by the Trump administration.

Energy

Victoria Big Battery sets new output record, passes more benchmarks

The Victoria Big Battery, which had its commissioning suspended in late July when a fire broke out in one of its Tesla Megapack containers in initial testing, will be the country’s biggest battery at 300MW/450MWh when it is fully operational in time for the summer peaks.

Energy

U.S. financial regulators release proposals for climate risk management

Climate change could bombard the U.S. financial system on many fronts, and the nation’s growing dependence on natural gas for heating and electricity requires particular scrutiny as regulators scramble to catch up on the threat.

Energy

New report tracks emergence of Egypt as African tech startup powerhouse

Substantial increases in startup activity and a massive inflow of capital has seen the Egyptian startup ecosystem establish itself as one of Africa’s “big four” within a relatively short period of time, with the sector’s development aided by proactive government and a strong local startup supp

Environment

A Nuclear Renaissance Could Soon Begin

Small Modular Reactors have been called the future of nuclear The irony of nuclear power is that despite it being one of the safest forms of energy available, its use has declined over the years in no small part due to public concern.

Technology Solutions

Nigeria becomes first African nation to roll out digital currency

Nigeria’s central bank earlier in February outlawed banks and financial institutions from transacting or operating in cryptocurrencies, saying they posed a threat to the financial system.

Energy

Kenya's Masai Mara under threat from climate change

Wildlife in Tanzania and Kenya is under threat due to climate change, according to a local conservationist group that observes the migration of wild animals. The Mara Predator Conservation Project noticed that just a small fraction of animals came to the Mara, in the south of Kenya.

Environment

Southeast Asia offers opportunities to scale up renewable energy, CEO says

SINGAPORE — Southeast Asia is going through an energy transition and there’s opportunity to scale up renewables in the region, according to the chief executive officer of a Philippines-based energy firm.

Energy