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London Mayor To Double Funding To Tackle Air Pollution
Campaigners, health charities and neighbourhood groups have welcomed plans by the London mayor, Sadiq Khan, to more than double funding to clean up the capital’s dirty air.
London is one of the most...
Make Central London Diesel-Free to Solve Air Pollution Crisis – Report
Ridding inner London of virtually all diesel vehicles would solve the capital’s air pollution crisis, according to research published as the high court is due to rule on the government’s air quality...
Mayoral hopefuls urged to back tenfold increase in London solar capacity
London could deliver a tenfold increase in solar power over the next 10 years, closing the gap which has seen the capital become the worst performing major city and region in the...
The United Kingdom Takes a Step Toward Its Energy Future with a £20 Million Investment in Fusion Energy
The United Kingdom has taken a step toward its energy future by investing £20 million in the development of fusion energy – a technology that promises an almost unlimited source of clean...
Scientists Develop Biofuel from Used Cooking Oil as Efficient as Diesel
A team of researchers from Imperial College London and the Brazilian National Laboratory for Renewable Energy Sources has developed an innovative method for producing biofuel from food waste, such as used cooking...
How Green Zones are Transforming the Urban Landscape
In recent years, numerous initiatives have emerged in major European cities to make transportation more sustainable and reduce harmful gas emissions. The European Commission and local authorities are working to accelerate the...
IEA Launches New GPT Tool to Explore Flagship Energy Data and Analysis Using Artificial Intelligence
The IEA today released a new, AI agent for users to explore the 2024 edition of the Agency’s flagship World Energy Outlook – allowing anyone curious about the report’s findings to more...
Geopolitical tensions are laying bare fragilities in the global energy system
Regional conflicts and geopolitical strains are highlighting significant fragilities in today’s global energy system, making clear the need for stronger policies and greater investments to accelerate and expand the transition to cleaner...
How Modern Aircraft Flights Affect the Climate
The aviation industry faces significant challenges due to climate change, prompting continuous efforts to find innovations and improve existing technologies. However, the complexity of various impacts on accelerating climate change leads to...
White Roofs Most Effective in Combating Urban Heat
Summers are getting hotter year-on-year, and this problem is particularly pronounced in urban areas where a lot of concrete and little vegetation make the heat unbearable.
An additional problem is the excessive use...
2024 Olympic Games – Sustainability in Every Organizational Segment
This year, Paris will host over 10,000 athletes and numerous visitors for the 2024 Olympic Games.
An event of this scale requires large resources and energy. Still, the organizers have ensured that its...
It is time for CCUS to deliver
Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) is an important part of the technology portfolio for meeting net zero ambitions. In the IEA’s Net Zero Emissions by 2050 (NZE) Scenario – which lays...
ORIGINAL AND ECO-FRIENDLY SCENTS OF CITIES
Young, skilled and creative entrepreneur Karla from Zagreb started envisioning her idea two years ago - making scented candles that will exude the specific flora and cultural heritage of Croatian cities. These...
How technology can make the climate crisis accessible, undeniable and actionable
We’ve all seen haunting images of receding glaciers, but how many of us have ventured into their melting heartlands, felt the ancient ice slipping away or heard the roar as it cascaded...
Stronger international cooperation in high emissions sectors crucial to get on track for 1.5°C climate goal
Insufficient progress in transitions to clean technologies and sustainable solutions over the past year highlights the need for strong and targeted international collaboration in high emissions sectors to deliver transitions that are...
Charging ahead: How to unlock the electric vehicle revolution
With 68 percent of people expected to live in cities by 2050, urban areas will be at the heart of the electric vehicle (EV) transition, which is well underway. The adoption of...