The Importance of Fast Chargers in Supporting Electric Vehicle Adoption
Fast chargers enable quick recharging of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). They are critical in supporting long-distance travel with BEVs and alleviating range anxiety. EU sees an increase in the adoption of BEVs, the availability and strategic placement of public fast chargers…
Walk, Recycle, Earn Tokens
Imagine walking through the city or riding a bike in nature while at the same time contributing to the city by getting one more tree, feeding an animal or simply winning a theatre ticket. In November 2023, the City&Me application…
Anchoring Environment, Climate and Sustainability as Part of the EU’s Strategic Priorities is Key to Success
Failing to do so would put the coherence of the EU’s strategic agenda at risk, hamper implementation of crucial climate, environment, and sustainability objectives, and reduce Europe’s ability to deal with ongoing multiple shocks and crises. The ‘Europe’s Sustainability Transitions…
Tropical Cyclone Freddy is the Longest Tropical Cyclone on Record at 36 days: WMO
A WMO international committee of experts working under the auspices of the Weather and Climate Extremes Archive conducted a detailed analysis and verification of the distance and duration. The evaluation committee recognized Tropical Cyclone (TC) Freddy’s duration of 36.0 days…
UNESCO raises global alarm on the rapid degradation of soils
UNESCO is warning that 90 per cent of the planet’s land surface could be degraded by 2050, with major risks for biodiversity and human life. At an international conference in Agadir (Morocco), Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, appealed to the…
Is There Global Solidarity on the Issue of Climate Change – What Does the Survey Say?
The tensions and conflicts that are happening at the moment, as well as in recent years, lead to the opinion that division and intolerance at the global level are very pronounced. While there are religious, national, racial, and other divisions,…
How to Unlock a USD 500 Billion Investment Opportunity in Advanced Energy Solutions and Reach Net Zero
Developing advanced energy solutions including storage, clean fuels, carbon removal and advanced nuclear solutions is key to achieving better outcomes for the climate in the form of low emissions, health via clean air, and the economy through job creation. While…