Exactly one month remains until the start of the next UN climate conference, COP29, which will be held in the capital of Azerbaijan, Baku. For almost two weeks from November 11 to 22, humanity will look to world leaders to step up climate action and provide stronger protections to those who are…
The Government of Canada has announced new plans to introduce mandatory climate reporting that will include private listed companies. Along with the new disclosure requirements, the government has also introduced plans for a new sustainable investment taxonomy to help categorize environmental activities and economic activities in transition, esgtoday.com reports. The process…
Greece is facing a water shortage crisis, and the country's government is looking for a new solution: desalination powered by renewable energy, reports Euronews. Greece's water crisis has been exacerbated by climate change and a huge increase in tourism in the country. Water scarcity has become a critical problem for many islands such as Naxos, Mykonos, Kyntnos…
Hurricane Kirk, which made landfall on Tuesday, remained in the shadow of Hurricane Milton, which hit Florida. Kirk, which is no longer classified as a hurricane, but as an extratropical storm, is likely to cause damage and disruption in parts of Europe, Euronews reports. "We are no longer seeing a tropical storm with the typical round, symmetrical cloud structure and calm eye...
A catastrophic 73% collapse in mammal, bird, amphibian, reptile and fish populations has been recorded in just over half a century, according to the latest edition of WWF's Living Planet report, published today. Most worrying is the decline in biodiversity in Latin America and the Caribbean, where observed wildlife populations have declined by as much as 95%. The report…
Plans to build the UK's first coal mine in three decades have been blocked by the High Court. The mine, which was slated to be located in the county of Cumbria, faced legal challenges from environmental groups over its potential contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, reports esgnews.com. Environmental organizations Friends of the Earth (FOTE)…
The European Commission is defending a de facto ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035 - and highlighting the left-right divide among MEPs over the key climate policy target. This became clear after a debate in the European Parliament regarding the crisis facing the European automotive industry, reports Euronews. “The target created certainty for producers and investors,…
In their pursuit of a sustainable future, innovative startups like KWOTA and Replenysh are leading the way in turning waste into valuable resources. The two companies are redefining the circular economy by increasing the transparency and traceability of material flows, ultimately reducing waste and promoting ethical practices. KWOT: digitizing sustainability KWOTA is revolutionizing the way…
Weakening but still extremely powerful, Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida's west coast at 193 mph (3 km/h) Wednesday night local time as a Category 2 storm, leaving more than XNUMX million homes without power. The significant material damage caused by the catastrophic winds is yet to be understood, the Guardian reports. The cyclone described by President Joe Biden…
Almost three-quarters of voters in Kazakhstan said "yes" to a nationwide referendum held on October 6 that asked citizens whether they agreed with the construction of a nuclear power plant, Euractiv reports. According to preliminary results shared by the Central Referendum Commission, 71,12 percent of voters supported the construction of the first nuclear power plant in the country, with a turnout of...
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