Demand for metals used in solar panels, wind turbines and batteries is outstripping supply.
High mineral prices could delay the global transition to clean energy as the demand for metals in solar…
The world's largest rooftop greenhouse is in Montreal, Canada.
It measures more than 15,000m2 and produces more than 11,000kg of food per week.
The company behind it had to hire 200 new employees…
The impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues in financial markets will accelerate in 2021 as the effect of government stimulus, decarbonisation policies and greater disclosure…
UN Climate Change News, 11 May 2021 – The virtual thematic sessions of Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week 2021 (11 to 14 May), hosted by the Government of the Dominican Republic, kicked off…
In Kenya, the area of optimal tea-growing conditions will be reduced by more than a quarter by 2050.
Your morning cup of tea may never taste the same again if global heating increases and the…
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research concludes electrification should lead with H2 reserved for decarbonising air travel and heavy-emitting industries.
Hydrogen should be reserved for…
The two 500MW/5GWh 'advanced' compressed-air projects in California would each be bigger than the current record holder.
A Canadian company has today announced that it is developing two 500MW/5GWh ‘…
The red list of species at risk is well-known, but the list for protected sites is quietly helping to ‘paint the planet green’
The age of extinction is supported by
A carbon-neutral tour off Húsavík, in north Iceland, makes for a greener, more peaceful experience for visitors and sea creatures
‘Look! Look! Over there …” The boat listed dramatically as 50…
Africa’s recovery pathway offers enormous opportunities, African Development Bank (AfDB) head said at the European Union-Africa Green Investment Forum.
AfDB President Dr Akinwumi Adesina reminded…
The Role of Oil & Gas in Africa Energy Supply
Africa has 15 per cent of the world’s population but consumes only 3 per cent of its energy while it produces 12 per cent of the world’s energy.…
In a small overcrowded classroom in Pwani village, rural Kenya, Peter Tabichi teaches his students science.
Born in Kiisi, 37-year-old Tabichi is from a family full of teachers.
In March, he won…
Impact on environment will be ‘national disgrace’, says co-founder of Greenpeace UK.
More than 500 million fish could be sucked out of the sea and into the vast cooling system of the proposed …
The charge will be extended to all businesses, previously it only applied to those with 250 employees or more.
The single-use carrier bag charge will increase from 5p to 10p and extend to all…
Unless actions by governments and corporations cut emissions in the here and now, a dose of scepticism is in order.
So it’s goodbye climate deniers, hello – and you’ll pardon me for being blunt here…
Fossil fuel companies could face legal challenges over their misleading advertising, after a DeSmog investigation uncovered the extent of their "greenwashing."
Environmental lawyers ClientEarth have…
Part 3 and 4 of the Sustainable Investment Forum Europe 2021 took place this week on the 20 & 22 April, convening stakeholders committed to driving forward the sustainable finance agenda from…
Powering Past Coal Alliance accused of failing to follow up on pledges as many countries expand use of coal.
An attempt by the UK government to encourage countries and businesses around the world to…
Within the last month, Saudi Arabia’s state oil giant Aramco has announced the sale of a minority—but large—stake in its pipeline business, the possibility to sell another 1 percent of its stock, and…