Kenyan Tribunal cancels Lamu coal power project licence.

The tribunal said constructors of the coal plant omitted engineering plans and key facts of the project from public participation as well as failure to take consideration of Climate Change Act.

Nike takes action and joins the UN Sustainable Fashion Charter for Climate Action.

Nike has announced its support for the United Nations 2050 net zero emissions initiative.

Prada introduces new nylon bag collection made from recycled ocean plastic.

Prada has recently released information about their new nylon bag collection made from recycled ocean plastic which will be launching in 2021.

Young African researchers to help address critical gaps in the understanding of African climate system.

Naivasha, Kenya, 6 June, 2019 (ECA) - Climate change poses major developmental challenges for the African continent, but through research and innovation, climate change can also create opportunities for carbon neutral and sustainable development.

Renewable news from East Africa.

UN report on 1.5C blocked from climate talks after Saudi Arabia disputes science.

There will be no further formal discussions of the IPCC’s findings at the UN after Saudi Arabia fought to undermine the findings of the global scientific community.

Bonn Climate Conference Ends with UN Call to Fully Deliver on Paris Agreement Mandates.

Bonn, 27 June 2019 - The 2019 UN Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB50) wrapped up today after having considered a large number of decisions for adoption at the UN Climate Change Conference in Santiago, Chile at the end of the year (COP25, 2-13 December).

CNN: Mondelez is buying enough solar power from Enel Green Power to produce 10 billion Oreo cookies per year.

New York (CNN Business)Mondelez is trying to accelerate America's renewable energy boom by purchasing enough solar power to produce 10 billion Oreo cookies per year.

One-sixth of global economy under net zero commitments, finds report.

A report published by the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has found that almost one-sixth of global GDP is contributed to by nations, regions and cities that have committed to net zero emissions.

UK businesses commit to remove eight “problem plastics” by 2020.

In the aftermath of WRAP’s new progress report, UK Plastics Pact signatories have committed to eliminate eight “problem plastics” by 2020.

Festival organisers present their efforts towards going green.

Festival organisers have already started banning plastic bottles and diesel generators. Although this is positive, there is more to being sustainable.

Off-Grid Solar Energy Use Is About to Explode Thanks to These Key Regions.

Employment could triple by 2020. Off-grid solar energy is about to experience a rapid rise in employment as isolated communities rush to get connected, a new report Thursday revealed.

Kenyan court blocks coal project near world heritage site.

Residents and environmentalists cheered Wednesday's ruling which blocks East Africa's first coal-fired power station.

The heat is on.

With some places expecting to be hit with air temperatures of over 40°C in the next days, much of Europe is in the grip of a heatwave – and one that is setting record highs for June.

Job losses caused by shift to green energy is a myth, Irena chief says.

Francesco La Camera said many more jobs will be created than lost. The fear of major job losses in traditional fossil fuel industries as the world shifts to renewable energy is a myth, the chief of the International Renewable Energy Agency said.

Zurich Insurance Group to use 100% renewable energy by 2022.

Insurer signs up to United Nations’ business pledge to limit global warming.

Wind to dominate renewables growth over the coming decade, Fitch says.

Green energy and natural gas will have similar proportions in the power generation mix, but coal will prevail. Non-hydro renewables, led by wind and solar, will reach 2.4 terawatt of installed capacity worldwide by 2028, according to Fitch Solutions.

Exclusive: Investors with $34 trillion demand urgent climate change action.

LONDON (Reuters) - Investors managing more than $34 trillion in assets, nearly half the world’s invested capital, are demanding urgent action from governments on climate change, piling pressure on leaders of the world’s 20 biggest economies meeting this week.

A Family Divesting From Fossil Fuels To Invest In A Green Future.

Oil and gas companies have been up for a bumpy ride as more investment funds divest from fossil fuels.

The first serious solar car is here: Lightyear One.

Netherlands-based EV startup Lightyear has released a prototype for its first solar-powered, long-range EV. Is the car really the environmental dream it’s pitched as? We are partnering with the sun to build better cars.”