FIFA to take measures to mitigate the environmental impact of the 2030 World Cup
World soccer’s governing body, FIFA, plans to take measures to mitigate the environmental impact of the three-continent 2030 World Cup. FIFA has named Morocco, Spain and Portugal as hosts of the 2030 tournament. Climate activists have criticized the decision to host the tournament across three continents due to the additional travel involved. FIFA has responded […]
OPEC raises long-term forecasts for global oil demand
The oil producer group, OPEC, has raised the medium- and long-term forecasts for global oil demand. According to them, the crude sector would require $14 trillion in investments if it is to meet the increase in demand. This is despite the rapid expansion of renewable energy technologies. OPEC’s forecasts contrast with those of the International […]
Hydrogen is not yet a truly green fuel for Hong Kong’s public transport
Hydrogen is expected to debut as a clean-burning fuel on a pilot bus by the year-end in Hong Kong. Hydrogen fuel cell and battery-powered electric buses and vehicles form a key part of a plan to electrify transport, and it is a key plank of Hong Kong’s decarbonisation strategy. The city has set a target […]
Heavy industry and big oil bosses discuss emission curbs ahead of COP28
Oil and gas company chiefs held discussions with heavy industry bosses in the United Arab Emirates in an effort to reach a consensus to reduce carbon emissions ahead of the COP28 summit, which is scheduled to take place in Dubai later this year. There is an urgent need for action on the climate front as […]
Flash floods reveal the vulnerability of New York City’s aging infrastructure
A severe storm dumped several inches of rain in less than 24 hours over parts of New York City on Friday last week. The amount of water turned streets into fast-moving rivers, bringing subway travel to a halt. The storm has exposed the vulnerability of the Big Apple’s aging infrastructure to extreme weather events. The […]
Deep-sea mining could help address the global critical minerals shortage
There are billions of tons of critical minerals, including nickel, cobalt, copper, and manganese, lying at the bottom of the seafloor. These metals play an important role in the production of electric vehicle batteries and, consequently, in the transition to clean energy. They are found in huge quantities in a patch of the Pacific Ocean […]
Indonesia’s EV-friendly policies attract investments to Southeast Asia
Indonesia’s ambitions in Electric Vehicles (EV) have lured global investors to the country. Experts believe they could boost investments in Southeast Asia’s automotive industry. The Southeast Asian country is rich in materials needed for the manufacturing of electric vehicle batteries, including copper, nickel, cobalt and bauxite. Indonesia has banned exports of certain minerals to draw […]
California sues oil companies, seeks storm damage compensation
California has filed a lawsuit against few of the world’s largest oil and gas companies. It claims that these companies deceived the public about the risks of fossil fuels now faulted for climate change-related wildfires and storms. These natural disasters have caused billions of dollars in damage in the state. The objective of the civil […]
Maersk unveils first container vessel that moves using green methanol
Shipping company Maersk has unveiled its first container vessel that runs on green methanol. This could be considered a landmark moment for one of the world’s most polluting industries. Shipping accounts for around 3% of global carbon emissions. This amount is comparable to major polluting countries. Shipping firms like Evergreen have ordered similar vessels, though […]
It was the hottest August ever recorded in a year of climate extremes
According to climate data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which goes back 174 years, last month was the hottest August ever recorded. Sea ice extent hit a record low for all Augusts on record. Global sea surface temperatures were the highest for any August on record. The three-month period from June to August […]
