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.
In a groundbreaking development, engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created a cutting-edge energy storage system using ancient and abundant materials. The innovative technology, called a supercapacitor, has the potential to revolutionize energy storage, particularly for renewable sources like solar, wind, and tidal power, by maintaining stable energy networks amid fluctuations in renewable energy supply.
As Earth Overshoot Day for 2023 passed on August 2nd, the intricacies of pinpointing the exact date when humanity exceeds the planet's regenerative capacity remain a challenge due to scientific and methodological complexities.
Recent data reveals that despite the implementation of policies and guidelines, a significant number of employers are falling short in promoting environmentally conscious travel decisions among their workforce. The blame for the lack of transition to more sustainable travel options is being directed towards organizations, as employees believe that their employers hold the responsibility to facilitate and ensure eco-friendly travel choices, irrespective of potential costs.
The critical necessity of electrifying construction machinery is underlined by site equipment emits an equivalent amount of CO2 annually as the aviation sector, with excavators accounting for a staggering 50% of this emission.
Allianz Trade's Critical Raw Materials report highlights the intricate interplay between political dynamics and the push for renewable energy through the lens of vital minerals and metals. As materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel become crucial for the transition to a fossil fuel-free economy, the renewable energy market's value has surged to $320 billion in 2022, doubling in size over the past five years, with similar growth projected for the next 17 years.
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Technology is a useful servant, but a dangerous master, it was rightly said. Electronic devices have grown into an inevitable part of our daily lives.