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GenZero warns that limiting global warming to 1.5°C is becoming difficult without massive investments in energy transition technologies in the Asia-Pacific region.
GenZero warns that limiting global warming to 1.5°C is becoming difficult without massive investments in energy transition technologies in the Asia-Pacific region.
French emissions of atmospheric pollutants have significantly decreased between 2000 and 2023. However, France continues to face exceedances of air quality standards and occasional pollution episodes.
French emissions of atmospheric pollutants have significantly decreased between 2000 and 2023. However, France continues to face exceedances of air quality standards and occasional pollution episodes.
For several years, the notion of ecological debt has gained importance alongside public debt. This article explores its meaning, quantification, and the challenges related to its reduction, while examining the implications for future generations.
For several years, the notion of ecological debt has gained importance alongside public debt. This article explores its meaning, quantification, and the challenges related to its reduction, while examining the implications for future generations.
A tanker caught fire off Rostock, in the Baltic Sea, on Friday. Seven sailors were rescued, and the fire is now largely under control, according to German authorities.
A tanker caught fire off Rostock, in the Baltic Sea, on Friday. Seven sailors were rescued, and the fire is now largely under control, according to German authorities.
According to DNV, global energy-related CO2 emissions are peaking this year due to the decreasing costs of renewables. However, increased efforts are necessary to meet the climate targets set by the Paris Agreement.
According to DNV, global energy-related CO2 emissions are peaking this year due to the decreasing costs of renewables. However, increased efforts are necessary to meet the climate targets set by the Paris Agreement.
Carbon dioxide is well-known, but other greenhouse gases like methane, nitrous oxide, and fluorinated gases also play a crucial role in climate warming. This article explores their impact and the measures taken to control them.
Carbon dioxide is well-known, but other greenhouse gases like methane, nitrous oxide, and fluorinated gases also play a crucial role in climate warming. This article explores their impact and the measures taken to control them.
Duke Energy Foundation is committing $1 million to support recovery efforts in southeastern U.S. states following Hurricane Helene, further reinforcing its previous contributions to disaster preparedness and response initiatives.
Duke Energy Foundation is committing $1 million to support recovery efforts in southeastern U.S. states following Hurricane Helene, further reinforcing its previous contributions to disaster preparedness and response initiatives.
Waste management in India remains a major environmental challenge, with only 20% of the 65 million tons generated each year being processed, despite local initiatives involving people with disabilities in recycling programs.
Waste management in India remains a major environmental challenge, with only 20% of the 65 million tons generated each year being processed, despite local initiatives involving people with disabilities in recycling programs.
California is suing ExxonMobil for allegedly misleading the public about the effectiveness of its advanced recycling technologies, accusing the company of contributing to the global plastic pollution crisis.
California is suing ExxonMobil for allegedly misleading the public about the effectiveness of its advanced recycling technologies, accusing the company of contributing to the global plastic pollution crisis.
Global methane emissions, which are rising steadily, require an immediate political and industrial response to stabilize the climate and control the associated economic costs.
Global methane emissions, which are rising steadily, require an immediate political and industrial response to stabilize the climate and control the associated economic costs.
Philippine authorities have recovered 96% of the fuel oil from a tanker sunk in Manila Bay. The successful operation prevented a major oil spill, with minimal economic impact.
Philippine authorities have recovered 96% of the fuel oil from a tanker sunk in Manila Bay. The successful operation prevented a major oil spill, with minimal economic impact.
Francine, now a tropical storm, is approaching the Gulf of Mexico and threatening vital energy infrastructure, including refineries and offshore platforms.
Francine, now a tropical storm, is approaching the Gulf of Mexico and threatening vital energy infrastructure, including refineries and offshore platforms.
The expansion of coal mines in China could compromise its climate targets and increase methane emissions, warns a study by Global Energy Monitor (GEM).
The expansion of coal mines in China could compromise its climate targets and increase methane emissions, warns a study by Global Energy Monitor (GEM).
Despite international reduction commitments, methane emissions are rising at a record pace, posing major risks for global climate and energy policies.
Despite international reduction commitments, methane emissions are rising at a record pace, posing major risks for global climate and energy policies.
The Think Pink trial opens in Sweden. The company and its executives are accused of serious violations of toxic waste management standards, impacting the waste management industry.
The Think Pink trial opens in Sweden. The company and its executives are accused of serious violations of toxic waste management standards, impacting the waste management industry.
Ofgem imposes a £25 million penalty on Drax for inaccurate information on the sustainability of the biomass used in its power plants.
Ofgem imposes a £25 million penalty on Drax for inaccurate information on the sustainability of the biomass used in its power plants.
The wreck of the oil tanker *Gulfstream* in Trinidad and Tobago, refloated after a major oil spill, is at the heart of security tensions, with attempted intrusions leading to exchanges of fire.
The wreck of the oil tanker *Gulfstream* in Trinidad and Tobago, refloated after a major oil spill, is at the heart of security tensions, with attempted intrusions leading to exchanges of fire.
Ecuador is embarking on a delicate transition to stop extracting oil from Block 43, in response to the 2023 referendum, in the face of major economic and logistical challenges.
Ecuador is embarking on a delicate transition to stop extracting oil from Block 43, in response to the 2023 referendum, in the face of major economic and logistical challenges.
South Africa's Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has sanctioned TotalEnergies for misleading claims in an advertising campaign highlighting its environmental commitment.
South Africa's Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has sanctioned TotalEnergies for misleading claims in an advertising campaign highlighting its environmental commitment.
A significant oil spill is paralyzing fishing and tourism on Venezuela's northwest coast, exacerbating the challenges already facing the country's energy sector.
A significant oil spill is paralyzing fishing and tourism on Venezuela's northwest coast, exacerbating the challenges already facing the country's energy sector.
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.
NGOs are stepping up their campaign against Citigroup, denouncing its continued financing of fossil fuel projects in the midst of a climate emergency.
NGOs are stepping up their campaign against Citigroup, denouncing its continued financing of fossil fuel projects in the midst of a climate emergency.
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".
Kazakh authorities impose a fine of 26.6 million euros on Caspiy Neft for environmental violations, marking a rare severity in this sector.
Kazakh authorities impose a fine of 26.6 million euros on Caspiy Neft for environmental violations, marking a rare severity in this sector.
The Kurdish authorities are closing 138 illegal refineries and imposing strict standards on the others to combat pollution in Erbil.
The Kurdish authorities are closing 138 illegal refineries and imposing strict standards on the others to combat pollution in Erbil.
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.

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