Lithium mining in Argentina, a key driver of the global energy transition, generates economic opportunities while posing serious environmental and social challenges for local communities.
Lithium mining in Argentina, a key driver of the global energy transition, generates economic opportunities while posing serious environmental and social challenges for local communities.
The magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southern Japan prompted the immediate mobilization of the authorities and the suspension of a diplomatic trip by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, in view of the risk of a "mega-earthquake".
The magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southern Japan prompted the immediate mobilization of the authorities and the suspension of a diplomatic trip by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, in view of the risk of a "mega-earthquake".
Researchers warn of the risks of exceeding critical climate thresholds.
Achieving carbon neutrality by 2100 is essential to avoid irreversible disruption.
Researchers warn of the risks of exceeding critical climate thresholds.
Achieving carbon neutrality by 2100 is essential to avoid irreversible disruption.
The Philippines delay the pumping of hydrocarbons from the MT Terra Nova, accentuating the ecological risks.
The leaks must be plugged before the 1.4 million liters of hydrocarbons can be siphoned off.
The Philippines delay the pumping of hydrocarbons from the MT Terra Nova, accentuating the ecological risks.
The leaks must be plugged before the 1.4 million liters of hydrocarbons can be siphoned off.
Hundreds of Iraqis demonstrate against load shedding and water shortages in the midst of a summer heatwave, underlining the urgent need for energy and water reforms in a country with a failing infrastructure.
Hundreds of Iraqis demonstrate against load shedding and water shortages in the midst of a summer heatwave, underlining the urgent need for energy and water reforms in a country with a failing infrastructure.
The Biden administration is considering expanding protected areas against oil drilling in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve (NPR-A), in response to growing environmental concerns.
The Biden administration is considering expanding protected areas against oil drilling in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve (NPR-A), in response to growing environmental concerns.
Hurricane Beryl has left almost a million homes without power in Texas since July 8. Despite restoration efforts, some 450,000 customers are still without power.
Hurricane Beryl has left almost a million homes without power in Texas since July 8. Despite restoration efforts, some 450,000 customers are still without power.
Storm Beryl hit Texas, causing flooding and massive power outages. Five people lost their lives, thousands are without power, and the Houston area is severely affected.
Storm Beryl hit Texas, causing flooding and massive power outages. Five people lost their lives, thousands are without power, and the Houston area is severely affected.
Forest fires in Alberta continue to ravage the area around Suncor Energy's oil sands site, disrupting production. Local authorities and the company take steps to protect infrastructure and employees.
Forest fires in Alberta continue to ravage the area around Suncor Energy's oil sands site, disrupting production. Local authorities and the company take steps to protect infrastructure and employees.
The Biden administration decides to maintain the protection of 11 million hectares in Alaska, blocking mining and oil projects initiated by the previous administration, including the construction of the Ambler Highway.
The Biden administration decides to maintain the protection of 11 million hectares in Alaska, blocking mining and oil projects initiated by the previous administration, including the construction of the Ambler Highway.
Greenhouse gas emissions in France continue to fall, recording a 5.3% drop in the first quarter of 2024 compared with the same period in 2023, according to Citepa. This trend confirms the momentum observed in 2023.
Greenhouse gas emissions in France continue to fall, recording a 5.3% drop in the first quarter of 2024 compared with the same period in 2023, according to Citepa. This trend confirms the momentum observed in 2023.
Frequent and prolonged power cuts are making daily life worse for Egyptians in the sweltering heat. Infrastructure, electrical appliances and even people's health suffer.
Frequent and prolonged power cuts are making daily life worse for Egyptians in the sweltering heat. Infrastructure, electrical appliances and even people's health suffer.
An oil leak of undetermined extent has contaminated the Napo River, a major tributary of the Amazon, impacting local communities, according to Petroecuador.
An oil leak of undetermined extent has contaminated the Napo River, a major tributary of the Amazon, impacting local communities, according to Petroecuador.
An international survey reveals that 80% of the world's population is calling for stricter climate measures from governments, a demand that is growing particularly in poorer countries.
An international survey reveals that 80% of the world's population is calling for stricter climate measures from governments, a demand that is growing particularly in poorer countries.
Electricity demand in northern India reaches record levels due to intense heat wave. The government has announced measures to import electricity to meet this demand.
Electricity demand in northern India reaches record levels due to intense heat wave. The government has announced measures to import electricity to meet this demand.
Global warming caused by human activities is reaching unprecedented levels, warn researchers, underlining the urgent need for decisive action to limit temperature rises.
Global warming caused by human activities is reaching unprecedented levels, warn researchers, underlining the urgent need for decisive action to limit temperature rises.
Despite significant progress, the world is still on a warming trajectory of 2.7°C. The UN calls for intensified efforts to reach the 1.5°C target set by the Paris Agreement.
Despite significant progress, the world is still on a warming trajectory of 2.7°C. The UN calls for intensified efforts to reach the 1.5°C target set by the Paris Agreement.
France fails to meet its carbon budget for 2019-2023 due to insufficient CO2 sequestration by forests and soils, despite significant progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
France fails to meet its carbon budget for 2019-2023 due to insufficient CO2 sequestration by forests and soils, despite significant progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The Environmental Authority recommends an in-depth assessment of the environmental impacts of the private electricity interconnection project between France and Great Britain.
The Environmental Authority recommends an in-depth assessment of the environmental impacts of the private electricity interconnection project between France and Great Britain.
