Opec+ maintained its oil policy amid Group of Seven nations’ price cap on Russian oil and a slowing Chinese economy.
The state's decarbonization policy will cut pollution and greenhouse gases, but the price of gasoline is likely to remain persistently high.
London CNN Business — OPEC and its allies decided Sunday to stick with their existing policy of curtailing oil output, just hours before new Western sanctions on Russian crude exports come into force. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, and other major oil producers including Russia, said they would continue to restrict supply by … The post OPEC sticks with supply cuts as West tightens sanctions on Russian oil appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Police helped evacuate residents affected by the eruption of the Mount Semeru volcano in East Java, Indonesia, on Sunday, December 4. Video showing residents being evacuated was released by Trenggalek Police. Indonesia’s Multiplatform Application for Geohazard Mitigation and Assessment (MAGMA) said Mount Semeru erupted early Sunday. The height of the ash column observed was 1,500 meters above the peak and 5,176 meters above sea level, MAGMA said. The National Disaster Management Agency warned residents not to carry out any activities in the southeastern sector along Besuk Kobokan, 13 km from the summit. Credit: Trenggalek Police via Storyful
The Philippines must find a way to explore for oil and gas in the South China Sea even without a deal with China, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Thursday, emphasizing his country’s right to exploit energy reserves in the contested waterway. “That’s a big thing for us, that is why we need to fight … The post Philippines will explore for oil in South China Sea even without a deal with Beijing: Marcos appeared first on Egypt Independent.
A quarter century after Japan hosted the COP3 climate talks where the Kyoto Protocol was adopted, the country’s record at the national level is a ...
On Friday, the EU, G7 and Australia agreed a US$60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil, which will come into effect on Monday or soon after, alongside an EU embargo on maritime deliveries of Russian crude oil.
Despite establishing a "loss and damage" fund to help developing countries deal with the impacts of climate disasters, the negotiations at the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference in Egypt this year still failed to deliver meaningful commitments to phase out fossil fuels and combat the climate crisis.
The new 300-megawatt plant, known as Karoon, will be located in Iran’s oil-rich Khuzestan province and will take eight years to build and cost around US$2 billion, state media reported.
Nevada's Dixie Valley toad, which is at the center of a legal battle over a geothermal construction project, has been declared an endangered species by officials.
Russia said on Saturday it would continue to find buyers for its oil, despite what it said was a “dangerous” attempt by Western governments to introduce a price cap on its crude exports.
The world must cooperate to tackle the greatest challenges of climate change, terrorism, and pandemics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday as India began its year-long presidency of the Group of 20. The Ukraine conflict, which started with a Russian invasion in February, dominated a two-day G20 summit in Indonesia last month, to the frustration … The post Modi urges unity on climate change, terrorism, pandemics as India assumes G20 presidency appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani Sweilam asserted that extreme weather phenomena like flash floods and heavy rains in various governorates are the result of the negative impact of climate change. In a statement on Friday, the minister said he received a report reviewing the measures adopted by the ministry to address a wave of … The post Irrigation min: Extreme weather phenomena resulting from climate change appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The office of Ukraine's president has called for a lower price cap on Russian oil than the one agreed to by Ukraine's Western supporters, while Russian authorities called the $60-per-barrel cap harmful to free, stable markets.
Two Metro Vancouver libraries say there has been astronomical demand for carbon dioxide monitors after they began stocking them last month.
Iranian state TV said the country has begun construction on a new nuclear power plant
The Venezuelan government and American oil company Chevron have signed a contract in Caracas on Friday to resume operations in Venezuela, according to the country's state broadcaster VTV.
An American passenger on an Antarctic cruise died and four other guests were injured after their Viking ship was struck by a "rogue wave," officials said.The incident happened on Tuesday around 10:40 p.m. local time while the Viking Polaris ship was sailing toward Ushuaia, Argentina, Viking said.MORE: Carnival cruise passenger who went overboard was 'dead set' on surviving A guest died following the incident, Viking said, though did not share further details on the cause of death. The victim's family has been notified, the company said.The passenger killed was a U.S. citizen, a State Department spokesperson confirmed to ABC News Friday."We are offering all appropriate consular assistance. Out of respect for the family during this difficult time, we have no further comment," the spokesperson...
Cconchaccota lagoon, which is located more than 13,000 feet above sea level in the Peruvian Andes, has dried up.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says we need a long-term global response to climate change. “I don't know what it takes to have all of the Parliament wake up that climate change is real,” Mr Albanese said during a media conference on Saturday. “We need a long-term response, and it needs to be a global response, and Australia’s got to be a part of it.”
The European Union has reached a consensus on the price at which to cap Russian oil just days before the deadline.
The electric car start-up has slashed the waiting time for its cars to be delivered, the latest sign that it has overcome supply chain problems and is back on track to pursue high growth in the world’s largest automotive market.
BOSTON (AP) — Prince William became heir apparent less than three months ago, but he has already been crowned Britain’s chief environmentalist.On a three-day trip to Boston with Kate, the Princess of Wales, William is drawing praise for his efforts to draw attention to pollution and climate change and the need to scale up solutions to address them. Those efforts will culminate Friday evening, when the five winners of the royal couple's Earthshot Prize for environmental innovators will be announced.“I just appreciate that they are using platform and publicity to bring attention to meaningful climate work,” said Joe Christo, managing director of Stone Living Lab, which researches nature-based approaches to climate adaptation and was among those who met the royal couple at Boston Harbor on Thursday. “I...
A "rogue wave" hit the Viking Polaris earlier this week – when the Antarctica cruise was heading to Ushiaia, Argentina, AFP reported.
Plans drawn up in the event Switzerland is hit by blackouts this winter call for all electric cars to be banned from the roads except for 'essential journeys' to limit power consumption.
After a steady decline, from generating 18% of the world’s electricity in the mid-1990s to 10% today%, nuclear power is showing signs of revival. China and India have consistently expanded use of the technology, but until recently safety concerns had led many Western countries to move in the opposite direction. Now, concern about global warming and secure energy supplies amid Russia’s war in Ukraine has sparked renewed interest.
Authorities say a U.S. woman was killed and four other passengers injured when a massive wave struck the Viking Polaris cruise ship while it was sailing toward the port of Ushuaia in southern Argentina on an Antarctic cruise
The next phase of the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation programme (AIMP) is set to begin with a 6-month construction season at Rothera Research Station. The station is the UK’s largest Antarctic research and operations hub that supports leading researchers in frontier science in the region. The post New season begins for Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation programme appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday proposed restrictions that would block plans for a copper and gold mine in Alaska's Bristol Bay region that is home to the world's largest sockeye salmon run.
[Vanguard] The International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA, has advised Nigeria and other African countries hoping to add nuclear energy into their energy mix to garner enough political will and public support to hit their targets.
[allAfrica] The link between the climate crisis and global health has become clearer with every extreme weather event, with the number of reported disease outbreaks and climate-related health emergencies reaching their highest-ever level this century. The World Health Organization (WHO)'s analysis of the seven countries in the greater Horn of Africa - Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Uganda - found that there have been 39 reported outbreaks, as well as flooding, and other acute public health
A carbon monoxide emergency in Fairfax County sent three people to the hospital Thursday night.
They flee their homes not solely because of climactic changes that make it difficult to earn a living but also because of violence sparked by the competition for dwindling resources.
Heat pumps will provide one-fifth of the world’s heating needs by the end of the... The post Heat pumps are the ‘central technology’ for low-carbon heating, concludes IEA appeared first on Carbon Brief.
Major environmental changes and diverse vegetation ultimately triggered formation of new species, researchers say.
A protester who blocked the Sydney Harbour Bridge in a protest over climate change has been sent to prison after a magistrate slammed her for her 'childish stunts' and 'selfish emotional' actions.
[IPS] Berlin -- For decades, there have been non-conclusive deliberations regarding how the international community could support poor and vulnerable countries in their efforts to cope with and recover from the havoc wreaked on their territory by the ill-effects of global warming such as severe droughts, floods, storms, or rising sea levels.
A federal government department has suggested Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's plan to reduce carbon emissions by 43 per cent by 2030 would be unlikely to be reached - even with new policies.
Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act has big implications for the green energy transition in the US and abroad, delivering ultra low cost wind and solar. Ben Haley from Evolved Energy tells us how and why. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Biden’s tax-driven push for ultra low cost wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Rising average temperature due to climate change will increase the demand for cooling in India by eight times more than current levels by 2037 leading to demand for a new air-conditioner every 15 seconds, according to a report released by the World Bank. The report flagged that over 160-200 million people across the country could be exposed to lethal heat waves annually by 2030.
James Webb shared its first images of Titan, which show clouds hanging in the atmosphere that proves it is the only moon in the solar system to have seasonal weather patterns.
The Prime Minister joined a meeting with police leaders in Downing Street this afternoon in the wake of the guerilla tactics used by the environmental campaigners.
Vanuatu is one of the countries most susceptible to natural disasters like earthquakes, storm damage, flooding and tsunamis, according to the annual World Risk Report.
What to know about climate change and global warming. As climate disasters mount, scientists say causes are clear and solutions are possible.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr said Manila must find a way to explore for oil and gas in the contested waterway after talks with Beijing stalled.
[The Conversation Africa] Each year around mid-summer, somewhere between December and mid-January, the skies of South Africa's Gauteng province, including the city of Johannesburg, fill with small white butterflies. Some land in people's gardens, allowing a closer look at the thin brown markings on their wings. Those markings give the butterflies their name: the brown-veined white butterfly (Benenois aurota).
Wild weather has been forecast to cause havoc across the festive season. The bureau says this summer there is an increased risk of prolonged heatwaves, cyclones and flooding.
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Is crypto trashing the planet? Digital assets such as Bitcoin depend on so-called miners whose giant server farms guzzle electricity day and night to run the networks that support them. The industry’s carbon footprint has grown so fast that it’s alarming climate campaigners, governments and other big energy users. China banned crypto mining in 2021, and Elon Musk stopped accepting Bitcoin as payment for his Tesla electric cars. When Bitcoin rival Ethereum slashed its power consumption in a major
The Prince and Princess of Wales were met with a mixture of cheers and boos from Celtics fans as they appeared on the Hub Vision video board at TD Garden, where they took courtside seats as the Boston team took on the Miami Heat. Social media users posted videos of crowds cheering, booing and chanting “USA” as William and Kate appeared on the giant screen. The royals were making their first US trip in eight years to present awards for the Earthshot Prize, an organization founded by Prince William that provides grants to find solutions to climate change and environmental issues. Credit: John Mikulec via Storyful
Doi Luang Chiang Dao in Chiang Mai is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to discover lush sub-alpine woodland and limestone mountains that rise 2,225m above sea level. As part of Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary, its topography is comparable to that of the Himalayas and south China.
The miners have survived more than 600 days on the picket line, thanks to widespread support and anger at their employer, Warrior Met Coal. Even now, neither side seems ready to budge.
The exposure of renewable energy to modern slavery is not unique to Australia. But it is time to act and develop different supply chains, or make the products ourselves. The post It’s time to act on modern slavery in renewable energy supply chains appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Sky News host Peta Credlin says the Albanese government regards more coal-fired power as “unthinkable” even though “modern coal generation has 40 per cent lower emissions” than our current aging coal fleet. “And hydrogen at scale and renewables are not the silver bullet they’re sold as,” she said. “At least let’s get more gas in the system given gas has 50 per cent less emissions than even the most efficient coal-fired power.”
Federal Labor says it is on track to achieve or even beat its 43% emissions reduction by 2030, after a one-third improvement since Coalition was dumped. The post Bowen says Australia poised to beat 2030 climate target, as emissions plateau appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The Biden administration will give three tribal communities $75m to move from coastal areas.
Water and Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says Labor is doing their “very best” to bring down energy prices by working with states and territories. “We’ve got a target of 82 per cent renewable energy by 2030, we know that renewable energy is the cheapest form of electricity in human history,” Ms Plibersek told Sky News. “Not only does that bring down prices over time, it actually makes us more energy self-reliant.”
Virtual meeting hosted by a Chinese development agency addressed protection of the marine environment, the climate crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sky News Political Reporter Olivia Caisley says a “political fight” has emerged between the state and federal governments over coal price caps. “Earlier this week the Albanese government asked New South Wales and Queensland governments to impose their own price caps on coal, as a way of bringing down energy prices,” Ms Caisley said. “The federal government would prefer that the states do this instead of them so that they don’t have to pay billions of dollars in compensation to producers.”
The developments at COP27 resulted in a historic agreement to set up a loss and damage fund, but voices from the Global South must remain loud and united long after the climate summit, says Zareen Zahid Qureshi
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the “best-managed reefs in the world,” says Environment and Water Minister Tanya Plibersek. A UN delegation recently recommended the Great Barrier Reef be listed as “in danger” on the World Heritage list. “I absolutely acknowledge that climate change is a threat to our Great Barrier Reef as it is a threat to every coral reef in the world,” Ms Plibersek told Sky News Australia. “We are spending $1.2 billion to deal with issues like water quality runoff from the land, like crown of thrown starfish outbreaks, working with our scientists to rebuild our reefs,” she said. “This is a massive effort to protect and restore our reef for future generations; no one needs to tell us to take this seriously. “No one loves the Great Barrier Reef more than Australians.”
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly attended the signing ceremony of the financial closure agreements between the Emirati AMEA Power company. There are also a number of international financing institutions valued at a US$1.1 billion, marking the start of the implementation of two projects to produce electricity from renewable energy. These will be implemented … The post AMEA Power signs agreements worth $1.1 bln to establish two renewable energy stations in Aswan, Red Sea appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Closely-watched numbers for annual deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon show the total area of forest loss is down somewhat from last year, but that was a 15-year high
Officials say a methane gas explosion has ripped through a coal mine in northwest Pakistan, killing nine miners and injuring four others
The storm system is expected to weaken as it moves into Southern California, but the Sierra Nevada could see 1 to 3 feet of snow.
The European Union’s top climate official has dismissed criticism from environmental groups over its proposal to incorporate carbon removal methods into its climate plans, saying they won’t undermine the bloc’s efforts to tackle climate change
University of Lincoln researchers took 20 dogs on a 10 minute drive in an electric car and a diesel car. Results revealed the dogs were more restless in the fuel-powered vehicle.
The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season officially ends Nov. 30. Scientists say too many people still die in hurricanes, despite improved forecasts.
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Baroness Eliza Manningham-Buller, who was director general of MI5 from 2002 to 2007, said that migrants will flee from areas made 'uninhabitable' by climate change.
The eye-catching house design is the vision of flood scientist Dr Jess Neumann, an associate professor at Reading University, and DIY SOS star Gabrielle Blackman.
Up to 1 million species are threatened with extinction – many within decades – this includes nearly one-third of reef-forming corals, shark relatives, and marine mammals. Half of agricultural expansion occurs at the expense of forests, and 85% of wetlands that were present at the beginning of the 18th century had been lost by the […]
Strong winds and rain battered parts of Mississippi late on Tuesday, November 29, amid severe thunderstorm warnings in the area, the National Weather Service said. This footage was captured by Murphy Collins, who said they recorded it in northern Jackson on Tuesday night. By Wednesday morning, thunderstorms remained a threat in the southern US and could bring “large hail, severe wind gusts, and even tornadoes” to some areas, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said. Credit: Murphy Collins via Storyful
Three oil tanks located in Russia's Bryansk region caught fire early Wednesday morning after a drone dropped explosives into one of them, according to local media.
[AIM] President Filipe Nyusi on 23 November formally inaugurated the Coral Sul Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) project, which is anchored off the coast of the northern province of Cabo Delgado. Speaking in the Cabo Delgado provincial capital, Pemba, he said the start of hydrocarbon operations in the Rovuma Basin raises confidence about the evolution of the Mozambican economy in the coming period.
The leaders’ talks paved the way for more in-person engagements and renewed efforts on shared challenges like climate change, according to a US deputy national security adviser.
Two new guides aim to help renewables projects avoid the mistakes of the fossil fuel past and get the best outcomes for First Nations communities. The post First Nations Clean Energy Network: How renewables can avoid the mistakes of the past appeared first on RenewEconomy.
David Kuptana can see open water when he looks out his window at the Beaufort Sea. That's unusual for this time of year, he said, and it has implications for his way of life.
Owners of biggest wind farm in Western Australia create new company to pursue new projects and expansion opportunities. The post WA’s largest wind farm launches new company to expand clean energy portfolio appeared first on RenewEconomy.
State-owned coal generator throws its weight behind plans to develop a green hydrogen and ammonia production and export facility in North Queensland. The post From black coal to ‘sunshine gas:’ CS Energy backs major green hydrogen project appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The Mauna Loa Observatory has kept a nearly uninterrupted record of atmospheric carbon dioxide for more than 60 years, but a volcanic eruption has cut off power
Just Stop Oil supporter Jan Goodey, 57, was among a group of climate change activists who brought the M25 standstill during the morning rush-hour, with tailbacks stretching for miles.
A group of international scientists that revived 13 "zombie viruses" is warning that the thawing of ancient permafrost could lead to a new public health threat.
Australian officials argued against UNESCO's recommendation to put the Great Barrier Reef on the endangered species list.
Ten of the Environment Agency's 14 English regions remain in drought, and some reservoirs remain well below the levels expected for the time of year.
DOHA: Qatar on Tuesday announced its first major deal to send liquefied natural gas to Germany as Europe scrambles to find alternatives to Russian energy sources.
On Tuesday, temperatures are 5.58°F (3.1°C) hotter than normal for this time of year across Qatar - an increase made twice as likely by climate change, says Climate Central.
The sun's canyon-like coronal hole will send a solar storm to Earth. Here's when it could hit the planet and its severity.
Business Secretary Grant Shapps hailed a 'historic deal' as part of a landmark package to provide cheaper, cleaner energy for British households.
As Europe turned away from Russian energy, the French nuclear industry missed its chance to demonstrate the promise President Emmanuel Macron has talked about.
SINGAPORE: Oil extended a rebound from the lowest level in almost a year on speculation that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and its allies will deepen supply cuts to respond to weakening global demand.
With soaring energy prices, home insulation is becoming increasingly important. But old buildings that fail to keep in the heat are not only expensive for residents — they're also costly for the climate.
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has ordered accelerating the fulfillment of projects as per contracts which were reached with development partners and the private sector during the 2022 UN climate change conference, COP27, which was held in Sharm el Sheikh earlier this month, said Presidential Spokesman Bassam Rady Monday. President Sisi also directed the establishment of … The post Sisi orders accelerating implementation of COP27 projects appeared first on Egypt Independent.
For decades, there have been non-conclusive deliberations regarding how the international community could support poor and vulnerable countries in their efforts to cope with and recover from the havoc wreaked on their territory by the ill-effects of global warming such as severe droughts, floods, storms, or rising sea levels. At the COP27 climate summit, this […]
From renewable energy grids and green transport to risk management systems and climate finance, carbon neutrality must be at the heart of national development strategies.
I’m not closed to the idea that nuclear energy might have a role in a decarbonising world, but the recent claims that Ineos had held talks with Rolls-Royce on using its nuclear technology to provide zero-carbon energy to the Grangemouth refinery was not a winner for me.
[This Day] The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative ((NEITI) has said that the country earned N741.48 billion from oil and gas sales between 1999 and 2020, a period of 21 years.
Florida's barrier reef has lost 95% of its coral over the last half-century. Researchers, activists and government agencies are working to restore the reefs and ensure their long-term survival.
Qatar is to supply liquefied natural gas to Germany under a 15-year deal as the European economic powerhouse scrambles to replace Russian gas supplies that were cut during the ongoing war in Ukraine
For years already, thawing permafrost has been compromising infrastructure in the Beaufort Delta region of the N.W.T. Under six degrees of warming, those challenges will become more pronounced.
The decision at a meeting of oil ministers Sunday comes a day ahead of the planned start of two measures aimed at hitting Russia's oil earnings in response to its invasion of Ukraine.
At Gov. Gavin Newsom's urging, California lawmakers are expected to begin a special session Monday to consider a penalty on oil profits in response to high gas prices.
The new global alignments show a shared urgency within democratic countries about climate change and about rebuilding their industrial capacity.
London CNN Business — The European Union has reached a consensus on the price at which to cap Russian oil just days before its ban on most imports comes into force. News of the deal, which had needed approval from holdout Poland, was confirmed on Twitter by the president of the European Commission, Ursula von … The post Europe agrees to cap the price of Russian oil at $60 a barrel appeared first on Egypt Independent.
VIENNA: Major oil-producing countries led by Saudi Arabia and Russia look set to maintain their current output levels at a meeting Sunday, ahead of fresh sanctions against Moscow coming into force.
Sky News host Chris Smith says during the federal election campaign, I called the now Prime Minister Anthony Albanese an "economic moron", and I still stand by that. “Not only did he have an appalling campaign – he couldn't tell us what the cash rate was – couldn't answer so many simple economic questions,” Mr Smith said. “And now he's favouring a price cap on coal and maybe even gas again, they love demonising our baseload power sources, and this is a moronic masterstroke. “All these climate change politicians have become so enamoured with the renewable nirvana, that no one’s doing the work on how. “They've become evangelists, and not independent enough, to do the due diligence.”
Storm surge is the largest and highest risk causing disaster displacements in Fiji, the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre has said. Between 2010 and 2021, a total of 190,524 disaster displacements had taken place around the country.
Russian authorities rejected a price cap on the country's oil set by Ukraine's Western supporters and threatened Saturday to stop supplying the nations that endorsed it. Five countries and the EU agreed Friday to cap what they would pay for Russian oil at $60-per-barrel. The limit is set to take effect Monday, along with an EU embargo on Russian oil shipped by sea.
Salt Bae's famed Knightsbridge restaurant has been occupied by Animal Rebellion protestors who claim its high prices and carbon footprint are symbolic of a broken system.
Webster University assistant professor Ralph Schoellhammer says the Dutch government's plan to shut down 3,000 farms in a bid to comply with EU emissions standards is a “war against humanity”. Mr Schoellhammer said these decisions are made due to a “cultish ideology”. “We get the promises that ‘oh this is not going to be a problem, we are going to move to alternate modes of production’, be it energy or agriculture,” he told Sky News Australia. “In the end, it never works.”
The Department of Pollution Control aims to reduce the number of heavily polluted days in metropolitan Bangkok and 17 northern provinces by 10% next year by strictly controlling sources of PM2.5 fine dust.
As Florida is dubbed as the sunshine state, here are some solar panel options that can greatly save you on energy costs.
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry asserted the importance of offering the required fund for supporting green economy sectors and facing challenges resulting from climate change. During his participation in the eighth edition of the Rome Med – Mediterranean Dialogues, Shoukry took part in a session, during which he reviewed challenges faced by Egypt in a changing … The post Shoukry affirms importance of providing fund for green economy sectors appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Thick smog blanketed Pakistan's Lahore and India’s New Delhi on Saturday (December 3).
Moscow has denounced a price cap on Russian oil agreed by Western nations as "dangerous." The Biden administration has called the cap “welcome news.”
Russia has said it will continue to find buyers for its oil despite “dangerous” price caps.
The price cap, previously negotiated on a political level between the G7 group of wealthy democracies and the European Union, will come into effect with an EU embargo on Russian crude oil from Monday.
The L.A. City Council passed an ordinance Friday that requires the phaseout of oil drilling in the city within 20 years.
The government will propose a plan to secure a so-called strategic buffer LNG, with authorities supporting local companies to buy excess supply for energy security.
A "rogue wave" hit the Viking Polaris earlier this week – when the Antarctica cruise was heading to Ushiaia, Argentina, travel company Viking said.
The eRNA detection method could one day be used to catch early warning signs of distress in wild ecosystems.
The PM said it was 'completely unacceptable' that a 'selfish minority' were disrupting the lives of ordinary people in the wake of guerilla tactics used by Just Stop Oil.
The idea of the cap, pitched hard by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen, is to limit how much Russian President Vladimir Putin can make on the oil he diverts elsewhere in the world without creating a massive disruption in global supply.
Nearly 20,000 delegates from across the world will soon be arriving in Montreal for the... The post Interactive: Who wants what at the COP15 biodiversity summit appeared first on Carbon Brief.
[AFSA] Yaoundé, Cameroon; 30 November 2022 -- Diverse actors from 30 countries call for a comprehensive Africa Food Policy that addresses Africa's need to feed itself in the face of global uncertainty and climate change.
Mr DiCaprio celebrated the Left-wing mayor's go-ahead for the Ulez expansion which takes it up to the M25 as 'the kind of large-scale decisive action' needed to tackle climate change .
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As 2022 draws to a close, we are confronted with an unprecedented collision of global risks, interacting and reinforcing each other in dangerous new ways. The impacts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are still rippling outwards, colliding and combining like waves on a sea. The heightened threat of nuclear conflict, the global energy crisis, the […]
ECO-friendly heat pumps are set to cost Scots less than fossil fuels boilers for the first time as SNP ministers offer grant funding for climate-compatible heating systems.
Environmental campaigners are glad Indonesia, Brazil and Congo will work together for the planet on ‘Opec for rainforests’ but are, nevertheless, still worried.
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa requires an initial funding of about R1.5 trillion to transition to a low carbon and climate resilient society for the five-year period 2023-2027, says Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) Commissioner Joanne Yawitch.
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, said Wednesday that the national oil industry, as the main driver of economic diversification and protagonist of the energy transition in the country, should lead the migration process to clean energy.
Plans take effect next week that would ban most Russian oil imports from Europe and put a price cap on the oil going elsewhere. But Russia could still make money off oil to fund its war in Ukraine.
[IPS] Cairo -- As Europe braces for an unusual winter due to a global energy crisis, Greece is embarking on one of Europe's most ambitious energy projects by connecting its electricity grid to Egypt's.
[This is Africa] A loss and damage fund to cover countries affected by extreme climate events was the main highlight of COP27. Coming out of intensely contested negotiations, the agreement is a historic win for developing countries on the burnt-out end of extractive capitalism. African climate justice campaigners, however, want definite guarantees to prevent the non-commitment and backtracking that has undermined previous climate funds.
The world must cooperate to tackle the greatest challenges of climate change, terrorism, and pandemics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday as India began its year-long presidency of the Group of 20.
'Zombie' viruses are buried in the Arctic permafrost. European researchers warn they may increasingly be unleashed as global warming thaws it.
Amy’s Balancing Act helps engage oft excluded audiences to build a shared understanding of how a 100% renewable energy system will work and be reliable. The post A kid’s book is bringing the energy transition into homes, schools and parliaments appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Extreme weather disasters so far this year have caused $115 billion in insured losses around the globe, with Hurricane Ian inflicting the largest insured loss of roughly $50 to 65 billion, new data from reinsurance company Swiss Re shows.
Lisa Bahnmüller via GettyTomorrow’s ranchers may be able to monitor their animals’ health from the comfort of their home—and completely off the grid. By attaching small, pendulum-based devices to the ankles of cattle, Chinese researchers believe they’re one step closer to developing self-powered “smart ranches.”Renewable energy like solar or wind likely comes to mind sooner than kinetic energy. However, the researchers argue in a new study published Thursday in iScience that the movement of livestock and other ranch animals throughout the day produces vast quantities of energy that’s being wasted. So they designed and conducted preliminary tests of what the researchers termed a “kinetic energy harvester.”.“There is a tremendous amount of kinetic energy that can be harvested in cattle’s daily...
Presidents Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron sat down in the Oval Office Thursday for the centerpiece talks of a pomp-filled state visit, with the two leaders vowing to work together on everything from the war in Ukraine to climate change. (Dec. 1)
Many native villages in the U.S. are at risk from climate change, particularly those on the shores of lakes, rivers and oceans.
British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is today celebrating 60 years of scientific research in Antarctica as the UK’s national operator on Antarctica Day (1 December). For the last six decades, the … The post British Antarctic Survey Celebrates its 60th Anniversary on Antarctica Day appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
As Europe braces for an unusual winter due to a global energy crisis, Greece is embarking on one of Europe’s most ambitious energy projects by connecting its electricity grid to Egypt’s. An underwater cable will transport 3,000 MW of electricity to power up to 450,000 households from northern Egypt to Attica in Greece. In October, […]
Research from Material Focus has revealed that over 700 fires were started in bin lorries and recycling centres this year by dumped electricals.
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- The Eastern Cape High Court has reserved judgment in the leave to appeal application by the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Impact Africa and Shell, Engineering News reports. The parties sought to appeal a ruling by the Makhanda High Court handed down in September, 2022 which found that the right granted to Shell to perform a seismic survey off the Wild Coast, an ecologically sensitive area, was unlawful.
More than 300 Turkish companies are turning to solar power systems to escape the rising electricity costs.
The Philippines must find a way to explore for oil and gas in the South China Sea even without a deal with China, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Thursday, emphasizing his country's right to exploit energy reserves in the contested waterway.
The Biden administration gave $75 million in aid to the three communities in Alaska and Washington. Eight other Tribal communities received an additional $40 million.
The president's remarks during a joint press conference with French President Macron also covered the use of clean energy and the Inflation Reduction Act's electric car provisions.
Clifford Mushquash jumped at the chance to attend this fall's United Nations COP27 Climate Change Conference, but questioned his place in the conference and what he had to contribute. Now he's returned, and he's gained a deeper appreciation for what he had to offer and a deeper connection to his land back home.
Organisers promised a sustainable World Cup, but daily shuttle flights are generating huge CO2 emissions.
The government is seeking to bring climate finance, disaster risk reduction and startups to the forefront of the G20 agenda as India begins its presidency of the group of the world’s richest countries on Thursday. It also wants to ensure global dialogue on an early warning mechanism for certain types of disasters that affect lives in coastal areas.
Many native villages in the U.S. are at risk from climate change effects, particularly those located on the shores of lakes, rivers and oceans.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2023, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D2EE03051A, Paper Yonghui Zhang, Fan Li, Tianyu Li, Mengqi Zhang, Zhizhang Yuan, Guangjin Hou, Jie Fu, Changkun Zhang, Xianfeng Li Aqueous organic flow batteries (AOFBs) possess the unique advantages including elements abundance, tailorability, compared to the traditional flow batteries (FBs), however, achieving the air-stable and high-performance electrolyte is still one... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Premier Li Keqiang hailed energy cooperation, trade deals during video link meeting with Kazakh prime minister.
HILO, Hawaii (AP) — The first eruption in 38 years of Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, is drawing visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, which is open 24 hours a day. “The viewing has been spectacular,” especially at night and before sunrise, park spokesperson Jessica Ferracane said.Visitors to the park are currently able to witness two eruptive events: the glow from Kilauea’s lava lake and lava from a Mauna Loa fissure.“This is a rare time where we have two eruptions happening simultaneously,” Ferracane said. Mauna Loa last erupted in 1984. The current eruption is its 34th since written history began in 1843. Its smaller neighbor, Kilauea, has been erupting since September 2021.Officials were initially concerned that lava flowing down Mauna Loa would head toward the community...
Biden is giving three native tribes $75 million to relocate from Alaska and Washington shorelines due to rising sea levels as part of a $135M commitment for tribal relocation.
Agriculture has a huge impact on the environment. Food production takes up more than one-third... The post Guest post: Intensive, lower-carbon animal farming could raise pandemic risks appeared first on Carbon Brief.
France this year experienced the hottest year since records began, the country's national weather service said Wednesday, as global warming stokes temperatures globally.
[Ghanaian Times] Mr Muntaka Chasant, a researcher and climate change activist, has suggested to the government to consider instituting a national action plan to protect Ghana's peatlands and mangrove ecosystems as a nature-based solution to climate change.
UCLA researchers say California is overdue for a megaflood that would effectively turn the state into a "vast inland sea." Climate change isn't helping this inevitability.
A 'canyon-like' cavity in the sun's atmosphere known as a coronal hole will launch a solar storm towards our planet tomorrow.
Just Stop Oil activists have brought central London traffic to a standstill once again with a slow march - amid threats of slashing famous artworks as they ramp up their eco campaign.
NASA can no longer affordable to build its greenhouse gas-detecting satellite. But, the space agency still has plans to replace this canceled tech.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2023, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D2EE02734H, Paper Chang Liu, Zixun Yu, Fangxin She, Jiaxiang Chen, Fangzhou Liu, Jiangtao Qu, Julie M. Cairney, Chongchong Wu, Kailong Liu, Weijie Yang, Huiling Zheng, Yuan Chen, Hao Li, Li Wei Heterogeneous molecular catalysts built from β-substituted cobalt porphyrins and carbon nanotubes afford tunable activity for H 2 O 2 synthesis via the two-electron transfer oxygen reduction reaction. To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above. The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Global warming and ocean acidification are threatening marine organisms, such as corals, bryozoans, molluscs, sea urchins or crustaceans, that build their skeletons and shells with calcium carbonate (chalk) according to … The post Warming and acidification threatens organisms appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
Meteorologists warned of a slight rise in weather temperatures during the next 72 hours, starting from Wednesday, until next Friday. The maximum temperature on Wednesday in Cairo recorded 24C and a moderate, warm autumnal atmosphere prevailed in all parts, while in Alexandria it recorded 23C and in South Sinai 27C. In governorates of southern Upper … The post Meteorologists warn against slight rise in temperatures across Egypt appeared first on Egypt Independent.
As a central pillar of African diets for thousands of years, millet has a prized position as one of the continent’s most important crops. And with the onset of climate change, millet offers valuable security to the continent’s smallholder farmers due to the crop’s tolerance for dry soils. Yet, the rise of an increasingly affluent […]
Timelapse video shows the temperature in the Houston area dropping drastically over two and a half hours as a cold front moved into the area on Wednesday, November 30, the National Weather Service (NWS) said. Video shows the temperature dropping from 70.8 degrees Fahrenheit to 55.8 on the office’s digital thermometer between approximately 4:30 am and 7 am Wednesday morning at the NWS’s regional office in Dickinson. Galveston County residents were told to expect colder temperatures Wednesday and windier conditions along the coast. Credit: NWS Houston via Storyful
[JusticeInfo.net] Climate complaints against States have led to much reflection on legal responsibilities, although COP27 that ended in Egypt on November 20 was silent on this. Responsibilities lead downstream to fossil fuel companies, on whom pressure is mounting, writes environmental journalist Benjamin Bibas.
[AIM] President Filipe Nyusi on 27 November urged residents of the Chintholo administrative post, in Cahora Bassa district, in the western province of Tete, to actively participate in fighting against theft and vandalisation of electrical equipment.
Wednesday marks the last day of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, and it is certainly one not to be forgotten as hurricanes Ian and Nicole left behind a trail of destruction in Florida. FOX 35 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist Jayme King has a wrap up of this hurricane season.
Rio Tinto kick starts $3 billion renewable plan in Pilbara with two farms and 200MWh of battery storage. The post Rio Tinto plans another two large solar farms and 200MWh battery storage in Pilbara appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Wind and solar must account for 75 per cent of global electricity generation if the world has any chance of capping global warming below 2°C, new report says. The post Wind and solar only hope if world is to cap global warming at 1.77°C appeared first on RenewEconomy.
NASA used three decades' worth of satellite data and concluded that current waterlines will rise further by 2050.
Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano is shorter than the world's tallest volcanoes by elevation, but it extends thousands of feet below sea level.
An underground site in the city is already producing what could be vital date.
Scientists found Richard's ground squirrels that live in Canada have been waking from hibernation earlier due to climate change causing warmer winters and this is altering males' sperm.
The longest-running climate equipment used to measure carbon dioxide levels in the Earth's atmosphere lost power Monday evening and is currently not recording data because of Mauna Loa's volcanic eruption in Hawaii.
Climate protesters have forced the closure of the public gallery in Queensland’s Parliament. The protesters were chanting: "Stop coal, stop gas".
P4G’s Partnership of the Year Demonstrates the Power of Rural Electrification Through Hydro Plants ciara.regan@wri.org Tue, 11/29/2022 - 12:49 P4G announced the Accelerating Rural Electrification through Containerized Hydro Power Plant partnership as its 2022 State-of-the-Art Partnership of the Year at the UN Climate Conference (COP27) on November 9. Each year, the P4G State-of-the-Art Partnership Awards recognize the world’s most impactful partnerships that are accelerating innovative business models. Past winners have advanced solutions on circular fashion, water and sanitation access, food waste and more, becoming valuable contributors to P4G’s ecosystem of green business models. The National Environment Trust Fund (NETFUND) is a Government of Kenya agency that...
Amidst the known effects of air pollution, researchers have found that pollutants have caused almost a million stillborn babies.
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s environment minister said Tuesday her government will lobby against UNESCO adding the Great Barrier Reef to a list of endangered World Heritage sites, arguing that criticisms of government inaction on climate change were outdated.Officials from the U.N. cultural agency and the International Union for Conservation of Nature released a report on Monday warning that without “ambitious, rapid and sustained” climate action, the world’s largest coral reef is in peril.The report, which recommended shifting the Great Barrier Reef to endangered status, followed a 10-day mission in March to the famed reef system off Australia’s northeast coast that was added to the World Heritage list in 1981.Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek said the report was a reflection...
[Leadership] The head, Capital Projects, Egbin Power Plc, Seyi Sobogun, has said, Africa will require about $190billion worth of investments annually between 2026 and 2030 to meet its energy and climate goals to boost socio-economic prosperity on the continent.
Innovating with a sustainability-focused business model based on recycling construction waste into aggregates, Livingston-based firm Brewster Brothers is blazing a trail in Scotland by greatly reducing the need for landfill space and natural resources, reveals Andrew Collier
On Nov. 18, the Arctic Winter Games International Committee (AWGIC) said it revoked its policy on mandatory COVID-19 vaccines "to align with current public health advice." At a news conference in Edmonton on Monday however, the Alberta premier said she asked the Games to drop the vaccine requirement in response to the committee's request for funding.
As climate change makes extreme weather events more common, US utilities and energy companies are turning to a once rare vehicle to raise funds for coping with the infrastructure damage they cause: recovery bonds. By late November, utilities were on track to sell nearly $20 billion of recovery bonds in 2022, a record, and up from $2.3 billion in 2021. What’s the attraction? Companies issuing recovery bonds aren’t on the hook to pay them back out of their own coffers. Expect the demand for recove
The recent climate talks in Egypt have left us with a sobering reality: The window for maintaining global warming to 1.5 degrees is closing fast and what is on the table currently is insufficient to avert some of the worst potential effects of climate change. The Nationally Determined Contribution targets of Asian and Pacific countries […]
CNN — The world’s largest active volcano, Mauna Loa on Hawaii, is erupting for the first time in nearly 40 years. Though lava is flowing down one side of the volcano, the eruption in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is not threatening communities, the US Geological Survey said midday Monday. “All indications are that the eruption will remain in … The post Hawaii’s Mauna Loa is erupting for the first time since 1984 appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Fostering sustainable financing to help the country move towards net-zero carbon emissions and expanding digital assets are among the major roles the Thai capital market is to focus on over the next five years to enhance its competitiveness and support overall economic growth, a recent study revealed.
[Leadership] Deputy secretary-general of the United Nations (UN), Mrs Amina Mohammed, has commended Nigeria's participation at the just concluded UN Climate Change Conference - COP 27 in Egypt.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2022, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D2EE02734H, Paper Chang Liu, Zixun Yu, Fangxin She, Jiaxiang Chen, Fangzhou Liu, Jiangtao Qu, Julie M. Cairney, Chongchong Wu, Kailong Liu, Weijie Yang, Huiling Zheng, Yuan Chen, Hao Li, Li Wei Heterogeneous molecular catalysts built from β-substituted cobalt porphyrins and carbon nanotubes afford tunable activity for H 2 O 2 synthesis via the two-electron transfer oxygen reduction reaction. To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above. The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Scottish manufacturer Sunamp has secured a multi-million pound boost for the development of a household energy system using its thermal storage batteries to tackle periods of low renewables generation on the grid.
Fossil fuel giant Woodside beats out green energy evangelist Andrew Forrest's Fortescue for lead role in what has been described as world's biggest green hydrogen project. The post Woodside beats Fortescue for lead role in “world’s largest” green hydrogen project appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Eight young quolls and their parents were released in South Australia's Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park on the weekend.
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