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Commercialising battery-electric aircraft could have major climate benefits

Researchers have performed a life cycle assessment on battery-electric aircraft directly compared to fossil-fuelled planes. Read more here.

The energy transition in hot and arid countries is vital for global climate targets

Dr Gonzalo Castro de la Mata, Executive Director at the Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future at the Qatar Foundation, explains that the energy transition in hot and arid countries is a pressing matter if global net zero goals are to be met. 

Uptake of low-carbon activities affected by inequality rates

A new study has found that promoting low-carbon activities will be more successful in societies where everyone has the capacity to make changes.

Nutrition insecurity caused by climate change to be reduced with new policies

According to a new study, nutrition insecurity in Africa needs to be combated with crops that are resilient to climate change.

CCUS Vision: UK announces carbon capture strategy to seize global market

The UK Government has announced an ambitious carbon capture strategy to position the nation as a global leader in the sector.

UK implements 2027 border levy to ensure global carbon pricing parity

The UK will implement a revolutionary levy in 2027 to bring parity in carbon pricing between imported goods with those produced in the UK.

The impacts of rising sea levels on the world’s ports

Float Europe discusses the global threat posed by rising sea levels to our planet's ports an the company's innovative solution.

COP28: World leaders commit to slash fossil fuels and triple renewable energy

Countries worldwide have confirmed their commitment to reduce the use of fossil fuels and boost green energy at COP28.

FAO report warns of sharp decline in climate finance for agrifood systems

An FAO report has identified a shortfall in climate finance directed towards agrifood systems. Learn about the impacts on food security.

Climate change causes methane emissions to be released from the ocean

New research has shown that frozen methane emissions are vulnerable to melting due to climate change and could be released into the sea.

UK joins Horizon Europe programme in landmark deal

The UK has become an associated country of the Horizon Europe programme, with the partnership coming into effect January 1, 2024.

UK pledges £140m to help developing countries switch to clean energy sources

Countries looking to follow the UK and boost their use of clean energy sources will receive millions of pounds to support their switch.

Fossil fuel carbon emissions at record levels in 2023

New research from the Global Carbon Budget team has revealed that fossil fuel carbon emissions have risen again in 2023. Read more.

PM to call for ‘era of climate action’ at COP28 Summit

The Prime Minister will stress the need for innovative climate action to meet the challenge of rising global temperatures at the COP28 Summit.

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