Environmental blog with a focus on climate change.
Sunil Amrith’s The Burning Earth connects human freedom and environmental crises over 500 years, exploring progress’s ties to fossil fuels, colonialism, and global inequalities, advocating for intertwined environmental and social justice.
Ursula von der Leyen proposed a new team of EU Commissioners, including Teresa Ribera for climate leadership and Stéphane Séjourné for economic strategy, emphasizing a competitive, decarbonized economy.
The UK’s Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero emphasized the need to accelerate the transition to clean energy at the Energy UK Annual Conference. He highlighted the drawbacks of fossil fuels and the societal benefits of clean energy, pledging decisive action.
Kyrgyzstan, a former Soviet state, plans to build its first 100MW wind farm in 2025, reducing its heavy reliance on energy imports and tapping into its untapped renewable energy potential.
The UK’s sixth renewable energy auction results in 131 projects, powering 11 million homes, enhancing energy security and independence.
By Anders Lorenzen In the backdrop of the tragic war between Russia and Ukraine, the western Ukrainian city of Rivne is championing climate action by signing up to achieve carbon neutrality by […]
Flooding in China’s Taklamakan Desert, triggered by high temperatures, snowmelt, and heavy rainfall, has raised concerns about climate change’s impact on the region’s water security and landscape.
Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund, valued at $1.71 trillion, plans large investments in renewable energy. It commits $1.01 billion to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for offshore and onshore wind, solar, and grid projects. Despite this, Norway’s oil and gas industry has not pledged to scale back extractions, drawing criticism.
In London, the Ashden offices feature a moss wall that improves air quality, reduces urban noise, manages water, and enhances biodiversity. A Dutch company, Respyre, offers technology to incorporate moss walls into architecture.
Denmark, a low-lying country, faces climate impacts as sea levels rise. Danes are less interested in living near water due to climate concerns. Groundwater levels are higher, causing worry among homeowners about flooding. Buyers now seek homes with flood insurance.
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