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01 10 2021 | 12:43

Move or Change: How Plants and Animals Are Trying to Survive a Warming World

Thor Hanson's new book explains the biology behind climate change and why some species may be better able to survive a quickly changing planet. When it comes to climate change, nature hasn't had the…

01 10 2021 | 12:42

Natural gas plants accounted for majority of Texas winter storm failures

While some politicians sought to blame renewable energy for deadly power disruptions in February, a new report from two key agencies shows that natural gas was also a major factor.  The new…

01 10 2021 | 12:40

Concrete needs to lose its colossal carbon footprint

Concrete will be crucial for much-needed climate-resilient construction. But the cement industry must set out its plan for decarbonization.

01 10 2021 | 12:39

China’s end to overseas coal finance could free-up $130 billion for clean energy investments

China’s end to overseas coal finance could free-up $130 billion for clean energy investments   The move will shrink global coal demand growth by 1,100 million tonnes and prevent 8,000 million tonnes…

01 10 2021 | 12:39

Want to save the Earth? Then don’t buy that shiny new iPhone

Apple has just unveiled the latest all-singing, all-dancing iteration of its handset, but perhaps you should resist the hype.

01 10 2021 | 12:36

Mosquito Population Surge Linked to Climate Change

It's not just you — mosquitos really are worse this year, and climate change is at least partially to blame, Grist reports. Along with this summer's record heat in the contiguous U.S., this season's…

01 10 2021 | 12:36

Climate experts urge government to turn city roofs into wildlife havens and plant urban trees

Harnessing nature to protect homes from floods, droughts and heatwaves will save money, report claims. Ministers should transform the UK’s towns and cities by turning flat roofs into wildlife havens…

01 10 2021 | 12:34

Greta Thunberg mocks world leaders' words at Youth4Climate

The Swedish climate activist, Greta Thunberg, used her speech at the Youth4Climate conference in Milan to mock the words of world leaders, including UK PM Boris Johnson. The 18-year-old used…

01 10 2021 | 12:32

UK’s advertising watchdog promises to crackdown on greenwashing companies

ASA says it recognises need for ‘systemic, wide-scale change’ for UK to meet climate targets

01 10 2021 | 12:32

Seven countries sign on to UN plan to “consign coal to history”

Seven countries have signed a pledge initiated by the United Nations to stop building new coal power plants, with the aim to gather more signatures before the global climate summit COP26 in Glasgow…

01 10 2021 | 12:30

Bushmeat poaching is on the rise in Kenya as Covid hunger drives hunt for antelopes and giraffes

(CNN)Kenya's wide-open, postcard-perfect savannah is dotted with acacia trees in every direction as the early morning fog still clouds the air. Donart Mwakio is doing his rounds in a white pickup…

01 10 2021 | 12:26

US plans 14.5 gigawatts of battery storage online by 2025

The US has over 14GW of battery storage capacity planned to come online from 2021 to 2024, according the Department of Energy (DoE). The DoE’s statistical arm – the US Energy Information…

01 10 2021 | 12:25

Spain to Ban Plastic Wrap for Fruits and Veggies

In the battle against plastic pollution, Spain has zeroed in on a new target — the plastic used to wrap fruits and vegetables in the supermarket.

01 10 2021 | 12:25

European glass-glass PV modules particularly climate-friendly

Researchers at the Fraunhofer ISE have calculated that silicon photovoltaic modules manufactured in the EU produce 40 per cent less CO2 emissions than modules manufactured in China. See here why that…

01 10 2021 | 12:24

Small islands caught between tourism economy, climate change

Many of the 38 members recognized by the United Nations as small island developing states are known for their stunning coral reefs, pristine beaches and dire imperilment by climate change. Come…

01 10 2021 | 12:18

Dead Forests Are Dangerous for the Planet — Here’s Why

Worldwide, dead and decaying wood releases roughly 10.9 gigatons of carbon every year. This is roughly 115% of annual fossil fuel emissions, a new study shows. The research, published in Nature, is…

01 10 2021 | 12:15

Green energy plan could save South Africa R100 billion - report

SA could save around R100 billion by speeding up the closure of coal-fired power plants in return for cheap loans to fund a transition to cleaner energy, according to a study by consultancy…

01 10 2021 | 12:15

China will no longer build overseas coal power plants – what energy projects will it invest in instead?

Chinese President Xi Jinping recently announced at the UN General Assembly that China “will not build new coal-fired power projects abroad”.

01 10 2021 | 12:13

Planting a vision: why the secret to rewilding success is about people, not trees

How do you persuade farmers and the local community to join one of Scotland’s biggest land restoration projects? Call in a psychologist. Ahunter, conservationist and psychologist are working on a…

01 10 2021 | 12:13

Fifty years on from the cookbook that sparked a climate revolution

Frances Moore Lappe’s ‘Diet For a Small Planet’ is one of the most visionary books of the past half-century, says Kristen Hartke

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