In 2024, wind power generation in Great Britain reached a record high of nearly 83 terawatt-hours (TWh), surpassing the previous year’s output. This shift away from fossil fuels, particularly coal and gas, has contributed to a significant reduction in carbon…
President Joe Biden has imposed a ban on offshore drilling across vast areas, including the Atlantic Coast and Eastern Gulf of Mexico, just weeks before Donald Trump’s inauguration. This ban, intended to protect coastal environments amid a climate crisis, encompasses…
With Donald Trump set to be inaugurated for a second term as President of the United States, global climate policy faces significant challenges. Trump’s intention to prioritize fossil fuel production, withdraw from the Paris Agreement, and reduce environmental protections threatens…
As Germany prepares to increase the CO2 levy on fossil fuels by over 20% in 2025, households face rising heating costs, prompting many to consider alternative heating methods. However, experts suggest that transitioning to heat pumps may not always be…
The Climate Change Advisory Council has declared an urgent need for Ireland to phase out fossil fuel usage within 15 years to mitigate serious economic and environmental costs. By 2040, greenhouse gas emissions must decrease by 67% and be one…
The Climate Change Advisory Council in Ireland has stressed the urgent need to phase out fossil fuel use within 15 years to avoid severe economic and environmental costs. Emissions must be reduced significantly, with a target of a 67% decrease…
The Climate Change Advisory Council has issued a strong warning that Ireland must phase out fossil fuel usage by 2039 to avoid severe economic and environmental costs. Emissions are set to be cut by at least 6.3% annually until 2040,…
Donald Trump announced on December 11 that he will expedite permits for individuals and companies investing one billion dollars or more in the United States. The elected president stated that this includes environmental permits, showcasing his stance as a climate…
A new Greenpeace study reveals the dangers and lack of transparency in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry, emphasizing the undervalued risks to human safety and failures in safety protocols. As Europe boosts LNG imports, the organization advocates for a…
On December 2, the United Nations launched a global atlas indicating that record droughts are becoming the ‘new normal,’ necessitating a radical overhaul of management strategies. The report highlights devastating droughts affecting countries like Brazil, Namibia, and Malawi, impacting food…
Following two weeks of negotiations in Baku, Azerbaijan, a climate agreement was reached that falls short of expectations, particularly regarding financial support for developing countries. The agreed amount of $300 billion annually is seen as inadequate by several nations and…
The COP29 climate conference in Baku has concluded with an agreement to increase funding for energy transitions in developing countries to a minimum of $300 billion annually by 2035. However, this was deemed insufficient by environmental NGOs and developed countries….
