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24 09 2019 | 11:54

UNSW Professor wins international award for sustainable energy tech.

Scientia Professor Mat Santamouris is a recognised leader in creating sustainable and liveable cities using innovative methods, techniques and technologies. UNSW Scientia Professor Matthaios…

24 09 2019 | 11:53

Youth leaders vow continued pressure on governments and business for urgent action to address climate emergency at UN Youth Climate Summit.

Following massive rallies around the world for climate action, young people highlight plans to mobilize and accelerate action

24 09 2019 | 11:45

UNECE and Mayors launch Trees in Cities challenge to scale up climate action in urban areas.

Urban areas are responsible for an estimated 75% of C02 emissions worldwide, making city-level action critical for global efforts to address the climate emergency. Mayors and other key urban leaders…

24 09 2019 | 11:43

UN Climate Action Summit delivers major step up in national ambition and private sector action on pathway to key 2020 climate deadline.

As recognition mounts that time is running out, youth leaders warn:  ‘we will be watching’ New York, 23 September—Major announcements by government and private sector leaders at the United Nations…

24 09 2019 | 11:41

Video games industry levels up in fight against climate change.

New York, 23 September 2019 – Some of the biggest names in the video games industry, with a combined audience of 970 million players, have today formally committed to harness the power of their…

24 09 2019 | 11:37

130 banks holding USD 47 trillion in assets commit to climate action and sustainability.

New York, 22 September 2019 – In a massive boost for climate action and sustainability, leading banks and the United Nations today launched the Principles for Responsible Banking, with 130 banks…

24 09 2019 | 11:19

Climate Action Portal Registers 28 Transformational Initiatives Announced at Climate Action Summit.

23 September, New York – The Global Climate Action portal has captured the 28 new initiatives that are being presented today to United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, at the Climate…

23 09 2019 | 10:32

Climate and Clean Air Coalition leaders: We must significantly reduce short-lived climate pollutants by 2030.

The Coalition’s 2030 Vision is in response to the United Nations Secretary-General’s call for increased ambition and action to address the climate crisis.

23 09 2019 | 10:26

Winners of 2019 Global Youth Video Competition Announced.

New York, 21 September 2019 – Young people from Portugal, Brazil and the United States are being celebrated as the winners of the 2019 Global Youth Video Competition for telling inspiring stories of…

23 09 2019 | 10:00

Landmark United in Science report informs Climate Action Summit.

Science highlights key facts and figures about growing gap between targets and reality  New York, 22 September 2019- The world’s leading climate science organizations have joined forces to produce a…

23 09 2019 | 09:52

Ahead of Climate Action Summit, UN Secretariat adopts plan to slash own emissions by almost half by 2030.

Plan is part of UN effort to lead by example in responding to climate emergency

23 09 2019 | 08:33

Los Angeles OKs a deal for record-cheap solar power and battery storage.

For a long time, there were two big knocks against solar power: It’s expensive, and it can’t keep the lights on after sundown. A contract approved Tuesday by the Los Angeles Department of Water and…

23 09 2019 | 08:16

Over-capacity, water shortage and renewable power exerts pressure on thermal power plants.

According to the report three major challenges that are expected to intensify in the years ahead, are over-building of coal-fired capacity, declining water supplies and increasing competition from…

23 09 2019 | 07:53

Editorial: If California demands an end to plastic waste, the world’s manufacturers will listen. So do it already.

Will California show the nation how to take on the enormous problem of single-use plastic? Or will state lawmakers chicken out under heavy lobbying by plastic makers who are happy to continue to…

23 09 2019 | 07:50

"Own fossil fuels and you own climate change" – a possible future crime against humanity.

Amid growing international calls for the burning of fossil fuels to be made a crime against humanity, South Africans have been reminded how much public and private funds still prop up carbon…

23 09 2019 | 07:46

Katharine Hayhoe Named United Nations’ Champion of the Earth.

A climate scientist and dedicated AGU member is recognized for her extraordinary work.

21 09 2019 | 13:00

Climate Adaptation is About People.

Around the world, climate change is already impacting lives and livelihoods, especially in the world’s poorest countries. Good adaptation can deliver good development. It can help improve lives,…

21 09 2019 | 12:13

Offshore wind wins big in world's largest wind energy capacity auction.

Offshore wind has delivered extremely competitive prices again in the UK in the world’s largest ever wind energy auction.

21 09 2019 | 11:13

Greenhouse gas emissions on the rise from road transport in the UK.

Road transport emissions are on the rise in the UK, despite heavy investment to reduce it. Road transport emissions are on the rise in the UK, despite heavy investment to reduce it. A new report…

20 09 2019 | 15:09

Costa Rica named 'UN Champion of the Earth' for pioneering role in fighting climate change.

  Costa Rica wins United Nations’ flagship environmental award in the policy leadership category Central American country recognized for leading the way to a zero-carbon future Costa Rica has…