Shell and BP are launching an initiative that will combine solar energy and agricultural produce in a strategic move towards sustainability.
China has launched a revolutionary renewable energy plant in the Tengger Desert, a big step towards cleaner practices.
Amazon has surpassed the 1.1 gigatonnes of renewable energy capacity in India, a huge environmental milestone.
In an attempt to escalate towards the net-zero target, India has launched its first green hydrogen fuel cell bus. This is a significant step towards sustainable transportation in India, and it has the potential to revolutionize the way we commute.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for a summit on climate ambition on September 20, 2023 in New York. The summit will aim to accelerate action on climate change and net zero goals.
A study suggests that the Thar Desert in India could turn green by the end of the century due to climate change. The study, which was published in the journal Nature Climate Change, found that the Thar Desert is expected to receive more rainfall as the climate warms, which could lead to the growth of vegetation.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), set to host the vital Cop28 UN climate summit in December, has been exposed for failing to report its methane emissions to the UN for nearly ten years, according to an investigation by The Guardian. The country's state-owned oil company, Adnoc, headed by CEO Sultan Al Jaber, who will lead the climate summit, has also been criticized for setting an elevated methane leak reduction target, contradictory to its purported achievements. The revelations are particularly damaging as the UAE plans a significant expansion of oil and gas production, despite scientific advice to the contrary.
Campaigners are urging the Scottish Government to develop a comprehensive strategy that curbs the demand for materials required in the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. A newly released report, "Unearthing Injustice," commissioned by Friends of the Earth Scotland in collaboration with the London Mining Network, sheds light on the concerning environmental degradation and human rights abuses linked to the extraction of vital transition materials like lithium and steel.
An investigation conducted jointly by NGOs Oceana and Uplift has raised concerns over the UK Government's plans to permit a series of offshore fossil fuel projects, with 40% of these developments falling within areas designated as off-limits. The analysis focused on potential oil and gas developments in the North Sea, revealing a significant risk of damage to critical marine ecosystems. The report highlighted the potential for harm to the North Norfolk Coast Special Protected Area, The Wash and North Norfolk Coast Special Area of Conservation, Shetland's Foula Special Protected Area, Liverpool Bay Special Protected Area, and Southern North Sea Special Protected Area. The threats posed include large-scale oil spills, frequent minor spills, microplastics, and destruction of seabed habitats.
Punjab has significant potential for biomass to combat climate change. Biomass is organic material that can be used to produce energy. It can be derived from a variety of sources, including agricultural waste, wood, and animal manure.
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