The UK government has been criticised for scrapping its most senior climate diplomat post, previously held by Nick Bridge. Prof Sir David King, the former special representative for climate change from 2013-2017, called the decision “extremely disappointing” and a “very backward step”. He urged the government to reconsider and appoint a strong person for the role. Prof King highlighted […]
Researchers have discovered how a mechanism that controls root development in plants can enable them to cope better with environmental stress conditions. It is hoped the advance may help countries suffering from climate change issues and help plants to better access water. Plants growing in natural ecosystems live alongside a multitude of microorganisms, such as bacteria and […]
Economic woes now trump environmental concerns around the world, according to a recent study by market research company Ipsos. While sustainability still ranks within the top five issues in many countries, there is also a growing feeling of despondence among people as to how much impact they can make on an individual level. This is compounded by […]
The UAE‘s weather bureau is to add more advanced cloud-seeding aircraft to its fleet. Announcing the deal on Wednesday, the National Centre of Meteorology said it had signed a agreement with Calidus Aerospace in Abu Dhabi to acquire its advanced plane. The NCM said the Wx-80 turboprop aircraft can carry larger quantities of cloud-seeding materials and is equipped with sophisticated […]
The UK government is set to announce new plans that will impose tougher fines on water companies to tackle pollution. Environment secretary Therese Coffey is expected to unveil the measures next week. The government aims to “make polluters pay” and establish a “water restoration fund” where fines levied on water companies will be placed. Under the proposed plans, water companies […]
The Zayed Sustainability Prize has launched a special category labelled Climate Action. The new category is aimed at recognising and promoting solutions that address climate change and protect the planet’s natural resources. Non-profit organisations and small and medium-sized enterprises can apply until May 23, 2023. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in Abu Dhabi. The launch […]
In the UK’s race towards net-zero emissions, a gas-fired power station could hold the key to the nation becoming a world-leader in carbon capture storage technology. The Keadby 3 gas-fired power station in Lincolnshire, in the east of England, is on track to become the UK’s first plant equipped with CCS technology enabling it to […]
A banking crisis in the US and Switzerland and the pivot to higher interest rates to fight inflation have increased risks to financial stability, but there are “green shoots” appearing, especially in China, that are positive for the world economy, the International Monetary Fund‘s managing director has said. “Policymakers have acted decisively in response to financial stability risks, and advanced economy central […]
All countries must work together to achieve the objective of limiting global temperature rises to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, a leading climate change champion has said. Dan Jorgensen, Denmark’s Minister for Development Co-operation and Global Climate Policy, said important progress had been made in talks between more than 40 nations at the two-day Copenhagen Climate Ministerial summit. […]
Greater action is needed to cut greenhouse gas emissions if the world is to retain any prospect of limiting global temperature rises to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, a new report has said. Officials have called for “deep, rapid and sustained greenhouse gas emissions reductions in all sectors,” with the aim of nearly halving emissions by 2030 — instead of […]
