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08 10 2019 | 11:09

Entry into force of amended Gothenburg Protocol is landmark for clean air and climate action.

Air pollution kills 7 million people every year according to WHO data. It is by far the world’s largest single environmental health risk and a leading cause of death by cancer. Air pollution is also…

06 10 2019 | 18:14

Ramaphosa’s $11bn climate fund, or, how the smart money could turn Mpumalanga into the envy of the world.

In a nation that’s become used to operating in the shadows, sometimes even the mention of sunlight can be met with disbelief.

06 10 2019 | 18:01

Climate explained: what each of us can do to reduce our carbon footprint.

As an individual, what is the single, most important thing I can do in the face of climate change? The most important individual climate action will depend on each person’s particular circumstances…

06 10 2019 | 17:55

Can Southeast Asia Ditch Coal?

Rising anti-coal movements, shifting finances and the growth of renewable energy could help end the region’s reliance on coal.

06 10 2019 | 17:19

India hints on long term plans of replacing coal with renewable energy.

India has announced long-term plans of replacing coal with renewable energy. In an ongoing debate, the developed countries are blaming developing countries like India. They claim that tackling…

06 10 2019 | 17:16

NASA, US industry aim to electrify commercial aviation.

As our research team at NASA continues to explore electrified aircraft propulsion as a fuel- and- cost-efficient alternative to traditional jet engine-powered airplanes, the agency is teaming with U.…

06 10 2019 | 16:57

Nine countries in Latin America make a major push for renewable energy.

Latin America has seen a promising rise in climate leadership. This week, nine countries collectively announced an ambitious goal: by 2030, renewable energy should account for at least 70% of all…

04 10 2019 | 17:05

Third Sustainability Summit.

On behalf of The Economist Events and the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Greecein association withUN SDSN Mediterranean,UN SDSN Black SeaandEIT Climate-KIC Hub Greece…

04 10 2019 | 09:18

As the climate collapses, we can either stand together – or perish alone.

Collective action is our only hope for enduring climate breakdown. Calls for survivalism will only hasten catastrophe.

03 10 2019 | 08:36

The past, present and future of climate change.

Climate issue: Replacing the fossil-fuel technology which is reshaping the climate remains a massive task.  

03 10 2019 | 08:14

Barbados Prime Minister Warns of Mass Migration Backlash Because of Climate Crisis.

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 1 2019 (IPS) - The Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley tells IPS her patience is running thin, as she challenges the world to tackle the climate crisis. She warned of a…

03 10 2019 | 07:55

UNECE guidance to reduce emissions of methane from abandoned coal mines will support climate action.

Methane is a powerful short-lived climate pollutant. It is also the main precursor of tropospheric ozone (O3). Over a 20-year period, methane’s effect on global warming is 84 times greater than…

03 10 2019 | 07:41

Siemens partner with UK100 for £100bn of clean energy projects.

Siemens has joined forces with UK100 to drive development of £100 billion of clean energy projects. A network of mayors and council leaders is joining forces with one of the world’s biggest…

02 10 2019 | 10:10

‘We are a disease that is infecting our planet’: Jason Momoa urges climate action.

Hawaiian-born actor Jason Momoa joined leaders from small island developing states at a special event to urge action to address the devastating impact of climate change on vulnerable countries. Game…

01 10 2019 | 10:48

ITV News at Ten increases climate change coverage.

ITV has launched a new series that will focus on the devastating impacts of climate change. ITV News at Ten will devote a portion of their show to highlight the severity of the climate crisis this…

01 10 2019 | 10:41

Earth warming more quickly than thought, new climate models show.

Greenhouse gases thrust into the atmosphere mainly by burning fossil fuels are warming Earth's surface more quickly than previously understood, according to new climate models set to replace those…

01 10 2019 | 10:35

Hit for Six Report.

Documenting the impact of climate change on cricket, from batsman struggling in extreme heat to drought and flood affecting pitches, game needs to react say experts. From drought to heatwave and…

01 10 2019 | 10:28

Zimbabwe's water woes worsen as capital shuts down treatment plant.

Harare (CNN)Authorities in Zimbawe are scrambling to meet the water needs of the country's capital Harare after the city's main water treatment plant was shut down on Monday, leaving 1 million people…

01 10 2019 | 10:11

How Inexpensive Must Energy Storage Be for Utilities to Switch to 100 Percent Renewables?

MIT researchers list the energy storage technologies that could enable a 100 percent renewable grid. Last week, the city of Los Angeles inked a deal for a solar-plus-storage system at a record-low…

01 10 2019 | 08:03

IPCC report: extreme sea level events will be ‘once a year’ by 2050.

The new Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report has warned of extreme sea level rise by 2050. The latest IPCC report ‘Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate’ highlights the damaging…