In 2024, China recorded its hottest year ever, with an average temperature of 10.92 degrees Celsius, a significant increase attributed to climate change and extreme weather events. While China is the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, it lags behind…
India has recorded its hottest year since 1901, with annual temperatures surpassing the long-term average due to global climate change. The longest heatwave in recorded history saw temperatures exceed 45 degrees Celsius, including a peak of 49.2°C in New Delhi….
In the latest quarter, France experienced a 0.5% rise in greenhouse gas emissions year-on-year, primarily attributed to the construction and transport sectors. Despite a 2.4% reduction over the past nine months, this slowdown indicates a troubling trend for 2024, especially…
World leaders and climate activists converged at the annual global climate summit, where a landmark agreement was reached to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. The agreement emphasizes renewable energy, deforestation reduction, and financial support for developing nations. Notable figures,…
In the closing days of his presidency, Joe Biden has announced an ambitious climate goal for the United States, aiming for a 61 to 66 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 compared to 2005 levels. With less than…
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 Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) advocates for a swift increase in renewable energy deployment and energy efficiency as energy-related greenhouse gas emissions fall to a 30-year low. SEAI Chief Executive William Walsh emphasizes the need for coordinated efforts…
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) urges a strategic slowdown in carbon-intensive energy use while accelerating renewable energy initiatives. The latest Energy in Ireland report shows an 8.3% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across transport, electricity, and heating sectors….
Friends of the Earth has urged the Irish government to impose an immediate moratorium on the expansion of data centres, citing a report that links their growth to increased fossil fuel use and stagnation in greenhouse gas emission reductions. The…
As the International Court of Justice begins hearings on December 2, 2023, vulnerable states are pushing for legal obligations regarding climate protection. This historic trial follows a climate agreement from COP29 and aims to clarify responsibilities of polluting nations. Key…
Vanuatu has launched a significant legal challenge at the International Court of Justice, demanding accountability from countries for their role in climate change. Ralph Regenvanu, Vanuatu’s special envoy, emphasized the urgency of international legal actions against greenhouse gas emissions that…
The International Court of Justice in The Hague is set to hear testimonies from nearly 100 countries regarding climate change obligations and reparations linked to rising temperatures. Vanuatu, which initiated this effort, will be among the first to present its…
