Coal use to reach new peak – and remain at near-record levels for years 19/12/2024

The world’s coal use is expected to reach a fresh high of 8.7bn tonnes this year, and remain at near-record levels for years as a result of a global gas crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. ...more

Chile's giant 'living fossil' frog faces threat from climate change and humans 19/12/2024

A giant frog species that hopped alongside dinosaurs and is considered a "living fossil" is now losing ground in its native Chile as climate change and human intervention damage its habitat. ...more

Abu Dhabi saves Scimitar-horned Oryx from extinction in Chad 18/12/2024

The Scimitar-horned Oryx has returned to the wild in the Republic of Chad, thanks to The Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi (EAD)’s efforts. ...more

One in four properties at flood risk by 2050 - report 18/12/2024

Around eight million properties in England - or one in four - could be at risk of flooding by 2050 as the danger increases due to climate change, the Environment Agency (EA) has said. ...more

Japan targets 40-50% power supply from renewables by 2040 18/12/2024

Japan wants renewable energy to account for up to 50% of its electricity mix by fiscal year 2040 with nuclear power taking up another 20%, according to a draft of its revised basic energy policy, as it makes a clean energy push while meeting rising power demand. ...more

Scientists struggle to explain record surge in global heat 18/12/2024

The world has been getting hotter for decades but a sudden and extraordinary surge in heat has sent the climate deeper into uncharted territory—and scientists are still trying to figure out why. ...more

Canada's cities are losing up to 19 days of winter 18/12/2024

In just the past 10 years, cities around the world, including in Canada, have lost weeks' worth of winter ski, skate and snow days each year due to climate change. They've been replaced by dozens of days of rain, melt and mud, according to a new analysis by Climate Central, a climate research and communications non-profit. ...more

Reuters Exclusive: Trump transition team plans sweeping rollback of Biden EV, emissions policies 17/12/2024

Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump’s transition team is recommending sweeping changes to cut off support for electric vehicles and charging stations and to strengthen measures blocking cars, components and battery materials from China, according to a document seen by Reuters. ...more

EV sales reach new highs in Australia, making up nearly 10% of car market 17/12/2024

Electric vehicle sales have reached new heights in Australia, representing almost one in every 10 vehicles bought in 2024, with popularity expected to almost double over the next two years. ...more

Indian capital tightens anti-pollution measures as air quality worsens 17/12/2024

India directed schools to move to hybrid mode for some grades, asked government offices to stagger timings for staff and imposed restrictions on vehicles in Delhi and adjoining regions as air quality deteriorated in the country's north on Monday. ...more