New research finds England could produce 13 times more clean energy by utilising just 3% of land
Researchers identify new onshore wind and solar sites that utilise less than 3% of land.
New £100m funding platform launched by UKIB to support transition to a zero emission bus network
The UK Infrastructure Bank, Rock Rail and Aviva form partnership to provide a new funding platform for zero emission bus financier ‘Rock Road’.
New data shows majority of companies are overlooking plastic-related risks
Thousands of companies are behind on key steps to tackle plastic pollution in their value chains, according to landmark data released by CDP.
Water now a major risk for world’s supply chains, reports CDP
The water crisis threatens global supply chains as never before, according to new research from CDP.
Labour calls for UK to be first nation to declare climate emergency
The Labour Party has called for the UK to declare a climate emergency.
Paris Agreement targets could boost EU’s GDP
A new report has found that meeting the targets set at the Paris Agreement could boost the EU’s GDP.
‘We are Still in Coalition’ launched the America’s Pledge report during COP23
During COP23 in Bonn, America’s Pledge presented the official report on US climate action, analysing how US states, cities, businesses, citizens, and universities can support the Paris Agreement even without federal action.
Syria to sign the Paris Agreement, further isolating the US
On the second day of this year’s climate negotiations, Syria announced it will sign the Paris Agreement, leaving the US the only country not to abide by the climate change deal.
The French Federation of Table Tennis commits to sustainability
The French Federation of Table Tennis (FFTT) has signed the “15 Eco-responsible commitments for sports events” charter prepared by the French Ministry of Sports and WWF France.
We Are Still In coalition outlines its COP23 plans
This week, the We Are Still In coalition announced its big plans for the upcoming 23rd Conference of the Parties as an indication of robust support for the UN climate talks.
Nicaragua signs the Paris Agreement while UN urges the world to upscale climate policies
A month after Nicaragua announced its intention to join the Paris Agreement, the country officially committed to the landmark climate accord, - one day after UNFCCC published a new report urging policymakers to upscale existing and new climate policies in order for the Paris goals to be met.
Reactions to Trump’s repeal of the Clean Power Plan
President Trump administration’s move to abolish the Clean Power Plan has provoked multiple reactions from States, businesses and environmental groups questioning the rationality of the decision from both moral and economic perspective.
U.S Environmental Protection Agency announced to repeal the Clean Power Plan
On Monday, the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that it will officially abolish the Clean Power Plan, a landmark achievement of the Obama administration to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and foster the clean energy transition in the US.
Nicaragua to sign the Paris Agreement
During a meeting with a delegation of Senior Executives of the World Bank, the Government of Nicaragua announced that it will sign the Paris Agreement in an act of solidarity to the countries that are most valuable to climate change.
US Governors pledge to work with the international community on climate change
US Governors are reported to have a more visible than usual activity during this year’s United Nations General Assembly, taking place this week in New York City, aiming to persuade the international community that States will keep their commitment to the Paris goals.
Has President Trump changed his mind on the Paris Agreement?
During the past week, more and more media report that the US stance on the landmark climate agreement is softening, leaving wide room for interpretation that maybe the US is ready to re-negotiate its participation to the Agreement.
Canada, China and the EU co-host meeting to talk the post-US withdrawal Paris Agreement
Canada, China and the EU will co-host a meeting in Montreal on Saturday 16 September to discuss, for the first time, the course of the Paris Agreement implementation progress after the withdrawal of the US from the climate accord.
South Miami makes solar PV panels mandatory for new houses
A new law requiring all new homes built in the city to have solar panels, making South Miami the first city outside California to support such an initiative.
Record 66 million trees planted in 12 hours in India
Around 1.5 million volunteers planted more than 66 million trees in just 12 hours as part of a record-breaking environmental campaign
EU to swiftly and fully implement Paris Agreement
Heads of the European Union (EU) Member States, the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission have strongly reaffirmed the EU's commitment to the Paris Agreement