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World on brink of climate breakthrough as fossil fuels ‘run out of road’, UN chief says 23/7/2025
World on brink of climate breakthrough as fossil fuels ‘run out of road’, UN chief says António Guterres says ‘sun is rising on a clean energy age’ as 90% of renewable power projects cheaper than fossil fuels. ...more
Global oil and gas emissions standard put on pause after Shell, others walk away, FT says 23/7/2025
Global oil and gas emissions standard put on pause after Shell, others walk away, FT says Shell and other leading energy groups have abandoned a six-year-long attempt to define a net zero emissions strategy after being told that such a standard would require them to stop developing new oil and gas fields, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing documents seen by the newspaper. ...more
China embarks on world's largest hydropower dam, capital markets cheer 23/7/2025
China embarks on world's largest hydropower dam, capital markets cheer China's Premier Li Qiang announced construction had begun on what will be the world's largest hydropower dam, on the eastern rim of the Tibetan Plateau, at an estimated cost of at least $170 billion, the official Xinhua news agency said. ...more
Around 90% of renewables cheaper than fossil fuels worldwide, IRENA says 23/7/2025
Around 90% of renewables cheaper than fossil fuels worldwide, IRENA says The majority of newly commissioned renewable energy is more cost-effective for electricity generation than most fossil fuels worldwide, a report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) showed on Tuesday. ...more
Future of bees at risk as temperatures rise, Trump to cut research funds 23/7/2025
Future of bees at risk as temperatures rise, Trump to cut research funds As global temperatures rise, scientists are trying to better understand the effects on managed and wild bees as they pollinate crops, gather nectar, make honey, and reproduce. ...more
UAE releases 81 falcons into the wilds of Kazakhstan 22/7/2025
UAE releases 81 falcons into the wilds of Kazakhstan In May 2025, the Sheikh Zayed Falcon Release Program marked the start of its fourth decade by releasing 81 falcons into the wild in Kazakhstan. Since the program’s inception in 1995, a total of 2,355 falcons—both Saker and Peregrine species—have been reintroduced into their natural habitats. ...more
International Court of Justice to deliver landmark climate ruling 22/7/2025
International Court of Justice to deliver landmark climate ruling The top United Nations court will on Wednesday hand down a landmark global legal blueprint for tackling climate change that also sets out top polluters’ responsibilities toward the countries suffering most. ...more
Extreme weather caused by climate change is raising food prices worldwide, study says 22/7/2025
Extreme weather caused by climate change is raising food prices worldwide, study says Extreme weather caused by climate change is driving up the prices of basic food products worldwide and posing wider risks to society, a new study has found. ...more
Metal bottle caps ‘surprising’ source of microplastic contamination, study finds 22/7/2025
Metal bottle caps ‘surprising’ source of microplastic contamination, study finds Glass bottles had highest levels of the substance compared with beer, water, wine and soft drinks, researchers found. ...more
Climate shelters: When the heat is on, where can you escape to? 22/7/2025
Climate shelters: When the heat is on, where can you escape to? Heatwaves have become more frequent and intense, causing a search for solutions to cool cities. With energy poverty leaving people more unprotected inside their homes, climate shelters can be an option to make cities resistant to extreme temperatures. ...more
 
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