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The Australian government has reached a landmark agreement that will require the country's biggest polluters, including coal mines and gas-fired power stations, to reduce their net emissions by almost 5% a year until 2030.
The Australian government has reached a landmark agreement that will require the country's biggest polluters, including coal mines and gas-fired power stations, to reduce their net emissions by almost 5% a year until 2030.
The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has warned about the precarious situation at the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine. The risk of a major nuclear accident is real and requires urgent intervention by the competent authorities to ensure the protection of nuclear safety.
The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has warned about the precarious situation at the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine. The risk of a major nuclear accident is real and requires urgent intervention by the competent authorities to ensure the protection of nuclear safety.
The Kuwait Oil Company has declared a "state of emergency" after an oil leak in the west of the country. Although no injuries were reported and oil production was not affected, environmentalists denounce a "recurring problem" in the country.
The Kuwait Oil Company has declared a "state of emergency" after an oil leak in the west of the country. Although no injuries were reported and oil production was not affected, environmentalists denounce a "recurring problem" in the country.
The wreck of the Princess Empress, containing 800,000 liters of fuel oil, was found three weeks after it sank off the Philippines, causing an oil spill.
The wreck of the Princess Empress, containing 800,000 liters of fuel oil, was found three weeks after it sank off the Philippines, causing an oil spill.
In Germany, greenhouse gas emissions fell by almost 2% last year, reaching the target set for 2022 despite the energy crisis. Renewables and lower industrial production were the main factors in this reduction.
In Germany, greenhouse gas emissions fell by almost 2% last year, reaching the target set for 2022 despite the energy crisis. Renewables and lower industrial production were the main factors in this reduction.
The U.S. government has given its approval for the Willow oil project. The environmental associations have announced their intention to take the government to court for not considering alternatives to mitigate the negative effects of the project.
The U.S. government has given its approval for the Willow oil project. The environmental associations have announced their intention to take the government to court for not considering alternatives to mitigate the negative effects of the project.
The European Parliament has adopted an ambitious law to accelerate the energy transition of buildings in the European Union. Greenhouse gas emissions from buildings account for 36% of the EU's total emissions, so strong action is needed to reduce their environmental impact.
The European Parliament has adopted an ambitious law to accelerate the energy transition of buildings in the European Union. Greenhouse gas emissions from buildings account for 36% of the EU's total emissions, so strong action is needed to reduce their environmental impact.
UN takes emergency action to avert major environmental disaster off Yemen. Faced with the threat of a catastrophic oil spill, the organization purchased a supertanker to house the cargo of an abandoned tanker.
UN takes emergency action to avert major environmental disaster off Yemen. Faced with the threat of a catastrophic oil spill, the organization purchased a supertanker to house the cargo of an abandoned tanker.
EQX Biome recently proposed to invest $400 million in conservation projects to protect endangered forest areas in the Congo Basin region of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
EQX Biome recently proposed to invest $400 million in conservation projects to protect endangered forest areas in the Congo Basin region of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Malaysia faces a major challenge in meeting its ambitious greenhouse gas emission reduction and carbon neutrality targets by 2050. According to IRENA, the country needs to double its investment in renewable energy to a minimum of $375 billion.
Malaysia faces a major challenge in meeting its ambitious greenhouse gas emission reduction and carbon neutrality targets by 2050. According to IRENA, the country needs to double its investment in renewable energy to a minimum of $375 billion.
According to an IEA analysis, thanks to the growth in the use of renewable energy, CO2 emissions have increased by 1% in 2022, much less than had been feared.
According to an IEA analysis, thanks to the growth in the use of renewable energy, CO2 emissions have increased by 1% in 2022, much less than had been feared.
The French government has announced its intention to divide greenhouse gas emissions from government services by five by 2050, in order to achieve the French and European objective of carbon neutrality by 2050.
The French government has announced its intention to divide greenhouse gas emissions from government services by five by 2050, in order to achieve the French and European objective of carbon neutrality by 2050.
A Philippine oil tanker, the Princess Empress, sank at sea with 800,000 liters of fuel oil on board, causing a spill that spread over 24 km² of water. Authorities are trying to find the vessel to contain the leak and avoid an environmental disaster in the region.
A Philippine oil tanker, the Princess Empress, sank at sea with 800,000 liters of fuel oil on board, causing a spill that spread over 24 km² of water. Authorities are trying to find the vessel to contain the leak and avoid an environmental disaster in the region.
Sámi activists and Greta Thunberg gathered in front of the Norwegian Ministry of Energy yesterday to protest against the violation of fundamental rights through a wind turbine project still in place despite a court decision.
Sámi activists and Greta Thunberg gathered in front of the Norwegian Ministry of Energy yesterday to protest against the violation of fundamental rights through a wind turbine project still in place despite a court decision.
Bill Gates says he is optimistic about climate innovation even though the 1.5 degree Celsius target seems out of reach.
Bill Gates says he is optimistic about climate innovation even though the 1.5 degree Celsius target seems out of reach.
Permionics, a company based in India, is setting up systems to manage the waste generated by the manufacture of solar panels.
Permionics, a company based in India, is setting up systems to manage the waste generated by the manufacture of solar panels.
Raven SR and Chart Industries sign a memorandum of understanding to facilitate carbon capture and hydrogen storage.
Raven SR and Chart Industries sign a memorandum of understanding to facilitate carbon capture and hydrogen storage.
The LR mayor of Charleville-Mézières, Boris Ravignon, has been appointed to head the Agency for the Environment and Energy Management.
The LR mayor of Charleville-Mézières, Boris Ravignon, has been appointed to head the Agency for the Environment and Energy Management.
Synhelion announces to raise 22 million Swiss francs of investment to boost CO2 capture to produce a fuel.
Synhelion announces to raise 22 million Swiss francs of investment to boost CO2 capture to produce a fuel.
Tough negotiations are underway to finalize a vast reform of the European carbon market without burdening households and businesses.
Tough negotiations are underway to finalize a vast reform of the European carbon market without burdening households and businesses.
The world's first transatlantic flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel will depart from London's Heathrow Airport.
The world's first transatlantic flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel will depart from London's Heathrow Airport.
Scientists have finally explained the mysterious increase in methane, a potent greenhouse gas, in the atmosphere in 2020.
Scientists have finally explained the mysterious increase in methane, a potent greenhouse gas, in the atmosphere in 2020.
Several beaches in the Venezuelan state of Anzoategui (northeast) are now closed due to an oil spill that covers miles of coastline, local authorities announced.
Several beaches in the Venezuelan state of Anzoategui (northeast) are now closed due to an oil spill that covers miles of coastline, local authorities announced.
Energy efficiency around the world has increased under the pressure of soaring energy prices, the IEA says.
Energy efficiency around the world has increased under the pressure of soaring energy prices, the IEA says.
ExxonMobil and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) agree to form a carbon capture technology alliance (CCS).
ExxonMobil and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) agree to form a carbon capture technology alliance (CCS).
Volvo Buses Singapore and TES sign a memorandum of understanding to explore opportunities to achieve circular economy outcomes.
Volvo Buses Singapore and TES sign a memorandum of understanding to explore opportunities to achieve circular economy outcomes.

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