EAD expands desert vegetation project across Abu Dhabi 17/4/2026

The Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi (EAD) has announced the expansion of its desert vegetation classification project to cover new areas across the emirate this year, reflecting the agency’s commitment to enhancing the sustainability of natural resources and advancing environmental monitoring through the latest technologies. ...more

Lower electricity bills could become a reality thanks to EU proposal 17/4/2026

Electricity taxes could be slashed under a new EU proposal to offset the impact of the Iran war on energy prices. ...more

World Bank launches 'Water Forward' programme to tackle global water stress 17/4/2026

The World Bank and other top development lenders launched a new global initiative dubbed Water Forward on Wednesday, aimed at improving secure water access for a billion people within the next four years. ...more

Global carbon markets hit record $79 bln revenue in 2025, ICAP says 16/4/2026

Global emissions trading systems (ETS) generated a record $79 billion in revenues in 2025, the International Carbon Action Partnership ‌said on Tuesday in its annual Emissions Trading Worldwide Status Report. ...more

Iran war promises green edge for Asia as plastic packaging runs short 16/4/2026

An 'eco-friendly' range of paper tubes and pouches touted by Yonwoo, a South Korean maker of packaging for cosmetics, has reaped unexpected benefit from the Iran war, which has disrupted supplies of the plastic needed to turn out single-use ‌wrapping. ...more

This European country is promising ‘bargain’ energy on sunny days to use up excess solar power 16/4/2026

Europe’s grids are struggling to keep up with renewables. Is giving away free energy the answer? ...more

Almost like Lake Como: Germany transforms former coal mines into Europe's largest lake landscape 16/4/2026

Eastern Germany's mega complex of artificial lakes created from disused coal mines will reach a new milestone this summer. ...more

Why wildflowers are moving from meadows to the city 16/4/2026

The amount of green space for wildflowers in the UK has shrunk amid the rise of modern agriculture. But wildflowers are thriving where other plants can't – cities. ...more

UAE introduces microgrids across federal buildings, supports 2031 vision 15/4/2026

The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has announced the launch of a pioneering strategic project to implement microgrid systems in federal government buildings—marking a significant step in advancing the UAE’s approach to building a smart, flexible energy ecosystem capable of responding to changing conditions. The initiative strengthens energy security, sustainability, and efficiency, while supporting the objectives of the “We the UAE 2031” vision to develop advanced, future-ready infrastructure. ...more

Japan's greenhouse gas emissions fell to record low in FY2024 15/4/2026

Japan's greenhouse gas emissions fell by 1.9% in fiscal 2024, which ended in March 2025, government data showed on Tuesday, the third straight annual fall and the lowest since ‌records began on lower manufacturing energy use and greater use of renewable and nuclear power. ...more