By Anders Lorenzen There can be no doubt that, despite it not being much of a surprise amongst the followers of climate science, 2023 is confirmed to be the warmest year ever […]
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Viewpoint: A breakthrough in sustainable aviation fuel?
By Jeremy Williams Today Virgin Atlantic flew one of their planes from London to New York on 100% sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF. It’s a world first – so far SAF has […]
Review: Dizzy Monster Spinning Top
The Kidoki by Kikkerland’s Dizzy Monster Spinning Top is a sustainable toy made of FSC-certified wood and pulp, offering cognitive benefits to children and adults alike while relieving stress.
Opinion: COP28 – you can’t argue with the laws of physics
Despite of a deal at COP28 OPEC members still hangs on to the fairy-tale that fossil fuels will last forever.
COP28: The world temperature is expected to reach 1.4 degrees C this year
As the UN’s COP28 climate summit began, the WMO confirmed 2023 is on track to be the warmest year on record, approaching the 1.5°C target set in the Paris Agreement. The report urged urgent emissions reduction amid escalating climate impacts.
COP28: On the eve of COP28 star-studded campaign film highlights UK pension funds’ big fossil fuel shame
British actress Olivia Colman features in a Make My Money Matter campaign film, highlighting that £88 billion of UK pension savings is invested in fossil fuels.
COP28: Sombre climate report indicates we are on track for 3 degrees C warming
Ahead of the COP28 climate summit, UN scientists warn that the world is likely to heat by 3 degrees C this decade, double the target set in the 2015 Paris Agreement. This temperature increase could lead to irreversible changes, such as melting ice sheets and drying rainforests.
Viewpoint: No change in fossil fuel production plans
Despite global agreement on the need to curb climate change, the planned fossil fuel production till 2050 is twice the warming limit of 1.5C. No country has pledged to phase out fossil fuels, highlighting the disconnect between climate politics and actions.
Analysis: Bolstering Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition
The US assists Southeast Asian nations, including Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines, to achieve their clean energy goals, working with partners like Dat Bike and VinFast. The USAID’s initiatives aim to mobilize billions for regional clean energy projects, enhance renewable energy investments, support sustainable manufacturing, and improve disaster resilience.
Only a fraction of global companies meet UN climate targets
The Net Zero Tracker found that half of the world’s 2000 largest companies aim for net-zero emissions by mid-century, yet only a small fraction meet UN guidelines. Inadequate targets and rising contention create a battleground ahead of the upcoming COP28 UN climate summit.
A greener life, a greener world 