The transformation of energy systems to renewable energy needs to be prioritized
Renewable technologies like solar and wind power are cheaper than the fossil fuels that are driving climate change. The world needs to ensure that the transformation of energy systems to renewable energy is done on priority. The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has consistently called for an end to all international public and private funding of […]
Singapore plans to import clean electricity from neighbouring nations
Singapore has awarded initial approvals to five energy projects in Indonesia. The country aims to advance plans to import clean electricity from neighbouring nations and reduce its dependence on natural gas. Although Singapore aims to decarbonise its power mix, it faces limits on building solar and wind farms because of its need for more available […]
UN report calls for decisive action to limit global temperature rise
The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has issued a report calling for “greater ambition and accelerating action” to meet the long-term goals set out in the Paris Agreement to limit global temperature rise. The report comes ahead of the upcoming UN climate change conference COP28, which will be held in Dubai, United Arab […]
BMW and Mercedes launch new EV models to catch up with Tesla
Automobile companies BMW and Mercedes, took the wraps off electric concept cars and new platforms for their future battery-powered vehicles as part of the IAA Mobility motor show in Munich, Germany. These auto giants are ramping up their plans for the electric car market in a bid to fend off rising competition from Chinese players […]
Oil giant led by COP28 boss continues to spend on fossil fuels
According to a new analysis conducted by international NGO Global Witness, the UAE oil giant the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), run by the president of COP28, is expected to spend more than $1 billion every month this decade on fossil fuels. Sultan Al Jaber is the chief executive of ADNOC and also happens […]
EU infrastructure fund to invest in African clean jet fuel projects
Ahead of an anticipated boom in demand for environmentally sustainable air travel, the European Union is scouting Africa to back clean jet fuel projects under its Global Gateway infrastructure fund. Half of the EU’s 300 billion euro infrastructure plan will be pledged towards the project. Sustainable aviation fuels, or SAFs, are low-carbon fuel alternatives for […]
Electric vehicles made in China are proving to be not so environmentally friendly
The debate is growing over how environmentally friendly electric vehicles (EV) truly are, given the carbon emissions generated during their production and in power grids used to charge their batteries. A sizeable chunk of EV batteries are produced in coal-heavy China, which dominates the entire downstream EV battery supply chain. The reasons why EV supply […]
Paris on the cusp of banning e-scooter rentals
Paris is about to become one of the only cities in Europe that will enforce an outright ban on rented e-scooters. A referendum held in April gave Parisians the choice to vote for or against the rental scooters. The result was emphatic among those who did vote, with 90% against the trottinettes. These scooters will […]
Vulnerable communities face historic deluge and drought in the US
The ongoing water crisis affecting vulnerable communities in the US needs to be tackled by a global approach. These communities face historic deluge and drought. Such issues will be in the spotlight at the forthcoming UN-supported World Water Week. Efforts are being made by the US Government to help climate-affected communities, including granting $25 million […]
US puts tariffs on solar panel companies avoiding China duties
The US will finalise a decision to impose import duties on solar panel makers who assembled their products in Southeast Asian nations to avoid tariffs on Chinese-made goods. The decision was opposed by buyers of solar panels that rely on cheap products made overseas to make their projects competitive. This move can be considered good […]
