Global plan for early ditch of coal power hits Indonesia hurdle 26/9/2024

A G7-backed push to close coal power plants in emerging markets is facing further delays after a July deadline passed without a deal on the early closure of an Indonesian power plant that would be the first to shut under the initiative. ...more

Labour appoints Rachel Kyte to climate envoy role axed by Sunak 26/9/2024

A former climate chief of the World Bank has been appointed to lead the UK’s efforts to forge a global coalition on climate action, the Guardian can reveal. ...more

The Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi and International Center for Biosaline Agriculture Sign Agreement to Ensure the Best Use of Abu Dhabi’s Natural Resources 25/9/2024

In line with the UAE’s Year of Sustainability and to ensure the best use of Abu Dhabi’s natural resources, the Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi (EAD) and the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) have joined forces under a new agreement. ...more

Suez, Siemens and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company join up in desalination initiative 25/9/2024

French utility company Suez, German company Siemens (SIEGn.DE) and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA.AD) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to participate in a desalination initiative to help emerging market countries. ...more

Record Growth Drives Cost Advantage of Renewable Power 25/9/2024

Eighty one percent of renewable additions in 2023 were cheaper than fossil fuel alternatives, offering countries a compelling business and investment case to triple renewables by 2030 ...more

Climate goal to triple global renewable energy by 2030 within reach, IEA says 25/9/2024

A goal to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030 and cut fossil fuel use is within reach, the International Energy Agency said in a report on Tuesday, but will require a huge push to unlock bottlenecks such as permitting and grid connections. ...more

Belgian climate scientists grow the pears of the future 25/9/2024

In the Belgian province of Limburg, one of the orchards in the country's pear-growing heartland stands out as unusual: a cluster of 12 transparent domes, perched high by a mirrored wall above the surrounding nature park. ...more

Leaders at climate meetings in New York warn of growing mistrust between nations 24/9/2024

U.N. Secretary General António Guterres launched a two-day, climate-themed "Summit for the Future" on Sunday as part of the U.N. General Assembly, where some leaders warned of growing mistrust between nations as climate-fueled disasters mount. ...more

China backs establishment of a national recycling group 24/9/2024

China's state planner said on Monday it supports the establishment of a national resources recycling group as part of its efforts to improve recycling in various industries. ...more

Some 40% of regions, cities and companies lack emissions-cut targets, survey says 24/9/2024

More than 40% of major companies, cities and regions have still not set any targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions, according to an annual "stocktake" released on Monday to gauge global progress in the fight against catastrophic climate change. ...more