Nations at COP28 in Dubai approved earlier on Wednesday a roadmap for “transitioning away from fossil fuels” – a first for a UN climate conference – but the deal still stopped short of a long-demanded call for a “phaseout” of oil, coal and gas. Reacting to the adoption of the outcome document, UN chief António […]
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COP28 Summit: UN says $7 trillion spent every year on investments that fuel climate change
Every year, nearly $7 trillion of public and private finance supports activities that directly harm nature – some 30 times the amount spent on nature-based solutions annually, according to a shocking UN report launched on Saturday (December 9, 2023) at COP28 in Dubai. The report from the UN’s environmental wing, UNEP, also revealed that despite […]
COP28 Summit enters final week, negotiations ramp up on emissions cuts and fossil fuels in Dubai
After a break, COP28 continued its work on Friday. Negotiators are aiming to agree on how to bolster emissions-cutting targets set by the Paris Agreement and what to do about the future of fossil fuels like oil, gas and coal. On Wednesday (December 6, 2023), UN climate chief Simon Stiell told a press conference that […]
Adani Green Energy raises $1.36 billion funding for world’s largest renewable energy park in Gujarat
India’s largest renewable energy player, Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), on Tuesday (December 5, 2023) announced follow-on funding of USD 1.36 billion, which will help the company develop the world’s largest renewable energy park in Gujarat. The funding also gave a boost to its Construction Financing Framework, which is backed by a consortium of renowned […]
Study finds ozone hole might not be recovering as previously thought
Study claims ozone hole might not be recovering as previously thought.
Iceland: Government declares state of emergency as nearly 800 earthquakes strike nation within 14 hours
Iceland has declared a state of emergency after a series of earthquakes hit the nation.
Prince William, the environmentalist, works for conservation unity during visit to Singapore
Prince William’s arrival on November 5 was greeted with great enthusiasm by the Singapore public, and the next three days saw a programme organised around raising the bar on conservation and related solutions.
2023 is virtually certain to be warmest year on record: Data
Data shows 2023 is virtually certain to be warmest year on record
Hello, Singapore! Prince William arrives to a big welcome for Earthshot Prize ceremony on Nov 7
William’s engagements in Singapore run from November 6 to 8. An advocate for conservation, he works with his wife Catherine (better known as Kate), Princess of Wales, on identifying winners of the Earthshot Prize.
Meltwater flowing beneath Antarctic glaciers speeding their retreat: Reports
Meltwater flowing beneath Antarctic glaciers may be accelerating their retreat
