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Hydro and Fossil Fuels Powering Sub-Saharan Africa’s Electricity Growth
They were the top sources of growth between 2005 and 2015.
Hydropower and fossil fuel generation have been powering the electricity growth in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
Latest figures from the US Energy Information Administration...
German Energy Secretary Backs Forest Clearance to Build Coal Mine
Controversial plans to chop down a German forest to build a vast coal mine should proceed because Germany needs the polluting fuel to keep the lights on, according to the chief of the country’s...
Plastic Bottles Can Pay for Parking in Leeds
Each 500ml bottle equates to a 20p discount on the cost of parking.
A new initiative in Leeds will allow drivers to pay for their parking using plastic bottles.
Car park operator CitiPark has launched a programme at the...
Milena Zindovic: Woman in Architecture
On the academic and business trajectory of the Serbian architect Milena Zindovic, in addition to our capital, where she graduated from the Faculty of Architecture in 2007, there are also New York,...
Germany Agrees to Plan to Cut Diesel Pollution
The German government backed plans Tuesday to help reduce pollution from diesel vehicles while easing the burden on consumers worried about costly upgrades.
Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer and Environment Minister Svenja Schulze told...
Valuable Wetlands Are Disappearing 3 Times Faster Than Forests, New Study Warns
Wetlands around the world are disappearing at an alarming rate. New research shows that these valuable ecosystems are vanishing at a rate three times that of forests. Unless significant changes are made,...
Europe ‘Could Cut Energy-Related CO2 Emissions by 90% Before 2050’
Europe could cut energy-related carbon dioxide emissions by 90% by 2050, if it implements ambitious renewables-based electrification plans.
That’s according to a new report from WindEurope, which says Europe should transition its industrial...
New York Teams up with Denmark to Boost Offshore Wind Sector
They will work together to develop strategies and solutions for the development of the clean energy resource.New York has teamed up with Denmark to boost the state’s offshore wind sector.
New York State Energy Research...
Killer Whales: Why More Than Half World’s Orcas Are Threatened by Leftover Industrial Chemicals
More than half of the world’s killer whales are threatened by a group of toxic industrial chemicals that accumulate in their blubber and can be passed on from mother to calf. That’s...
UK Commits £170m for Climate Projects in Developing Countries
Prime Minister Theresa May also pledged to share the UK’s expertise to help nations transition to cleaner and greener energy systems.
The UK Government has committed £169.5 million of funding to support developing...
Iraqi Officials Trained to Assess Oil-Contaminated Sites from Isil Conflicts
UN Environment conducted a five-day training workshop and provided portable oil contamination analysers, sampling tools and personnel protective equipmentIraq has seen extensive destruction of infrastructure, including oil resources
The officials will...
Judge Stops Bear Hunt and Returns Yellowstone Grizzlies to the Endangered List
The hunt for grizzlies in Yellowstone National Park is officially over. This week, a judge ordered that all grizzly bears living in or near the park to be put back on the...
Congress Poised to Act to Reduce Major Source of PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water
House and Senate leaders included a provision in legislation to fund the Federal Aviation Administration and strengthen disaster programs that will give commercial airports the option to switch to firefighting foams that do not...
Global Cities Leading the Way in Cutting Emissions
Some of the world’s major cities, including London, Paris and New York City, are no longer increasing their greenhouse gas emissions.
New analysis reveals 27 cities, representing 54 million people and $6 trillion...
Norway Becomes World’s First Country to Ban Deforestation
Norway has become the first country to ban deforestation. The Norwegian Parliament pledged May 26 that the government's public procurement policy will be deforestation-free.Any product that contributes to deforestation will not be...
France Moves to Reshape Infrastructure and Promote Bicycle Transportation
France plans to launch a major endeavor to triple the amount of cyclists on its streets within the next seven years. The action will include building better bike lanes, providing financial incentives...
