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17 12 2019 | 07:54

IATA highlights opportunity for aviation in Europe’s green deal.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has highlighted the opportunity for the aviation industry in Europe’s green deal. At the Sustainable Innovation Forum 2019, organised by Climate…

17 12 2019 | 07:47

Over 500 B Corps commit to being net zero by 2030.

Over 500 B Corps have committed to being net zero by 2030, 20 years ahead of Paris Agreement. During COP25, over 500 companies have publicly committed to accelerate the reduction of their greenhouse…

17 12 2019 | 07:43

Development banks focus on incorporating social justice into climate action.

In pursuit of the 2015 Paris Agreement’s demand for a “just transition” to a low-carbon, climate-resilient future – one offering social justice to those who fear losing jobs and communities as high-…

17 12 2019 | 07:32

GORD launches EcoLab, Qatar’s first energy efficiency testing facility for ACs and home appliances.

The Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD) has launched EcoLab – Qatar’s pioneering facility measuring energy efficiency and safety for air conditioners and home appliances through…

17 12 2019 | 07:16

Call for All Countries to Commit to Climate Education by COP26

Italy and Mexico today committed to stepped-up climate and environmental education in order to equip a new generation with the knowledge, awareness and skills needed to tackle climate change and…

17 12 2019 | 07:09

Global Climate Action Presents a Blueprint for a 1.5-Degree World.

At the UN Climate Change Conference (COP25) in Madrid, Global Climate Action brought together leaders from across sectors and borders for a lively series of events,  which were given concrete…

14 12 2019 | 15:36

2020 Renewable Energy Outlook: Waning Incentives, Redevelopment Opportunities, and Community Opposition.

Renewable energy is the fastest growing energy source in the United States, and its development is expected to continue the growth trajectorywell into 2020 and beyond. The outlook is bright, but…

14 12 2019 | 15:23

In Gabon, US Military Joins Counter-Poaching Fight.

More than 70% of the African forest elephant species has been wiped out, primarily by poachers slaughtering them for their ivory.  Park rangers are on the front lines defending them. But in the…

14 12 2019 | 15:15

100% renewables means 95% less water consumption for conventional power generation.

According to a new study by Finland’s LUT University, solar PV consumes between 2% and 15% of the water that coal and nuclear power plants use to produce just 1 MWh of output; for wind, this…

14 12 2019 | 14:39

Deadly Cyclone Belna makes landfall in northwest Madagascar.

Nine people were killed and more than 1,400 rendered homeless after a major storm slammed into the island. Nine people were killed and three are missing in northwest Madagascar after Cyclone Belna…

13 12 2019 | 12:17

Remarks to COP25 event on Climate Action for jobs Madrid.

Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen,   We are losing the climate race. On our current trajectory we are looking at a 3- to 4-degree temperature rise by the end of the century. But we can choose…

13 12 2019 | 12:17

Energy crisis: High time for South Africa to tap into renewable sources.

South Africa is, once again, left in the dark with load shedding implemented by Eskom and economists have stated that these power outages will only worsen an already struggling economy. More than…

13 12 2019 | 12:15

Action for Climate Empowerment Finds Strong Support at COP25.

Countries, and non-state actors, including youth, expressed strong support and called for raising ambition and mobilizing commitments for Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) at the UN Climate Change…

13 12 2019 | 12:11

300 Mayors Call for More Solar Power.

Mayors representing 300 cities across the U.S. have signed on to a letter, released this week by Environment America Research & Policy Center, calling for a future powered by more clean renewable…

13 12 2019 | 12:10

Climate Ambition Alliance: Nations Renew their Push to Upscale Action by 2020 and Achieve Net Zero CO2 Emissions by 2050.

 In Madrid today (11 December), the President COP25, Minister Carolina Schmidt, presented a renewed alliance of countries and Non-State Actors who determined to follow the recommendations of science…

13 12 2019 | 12:08

At COP 25, Corporate Climate Movement Grows as New Companies Announce Plans to Align with a 1.5°C Future.

Madrid, Spain,  — 177 companies have pledged to set highly ambitious emissions reduction targets to help limit the worst effects of climate change — more than doubling in size since the first group…

13 12 2019 | 09:41

Buxton water bottles will now be made from 100% recycled plastic.

Nestle has announced that all Buxton water bottles will be made from 100% recycled plastic. Buxton Natural Mineral Water has announced its whole range will be made from 100% recycled plastic (rPET…

13 12 2019 | 09:36

ARISTOTELES Sky - The Energy Cloud for Nations

The Energy Cloud for Nations – Kaiserwetter opens up a new era of effective climate governance presenting its new B2G product at the COP25 Sustainable Innovation Forum in Madrid.

12 12 2019 | 15:05

COP25 celebrates the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action.

Ignacio Briones, Minister of Finance of Chile, launched officially the Santiago Action Plan to accelerate the transition to climate finance to achieve low-carbon and climate-resilient growth. At the…