Land in Australia’s Outback was earmarked to grow forests. But researchers found almost 80 per cent of the forests are stagnant or shrinking
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US bets on geothermal to become renewable powerhouse
The US invested more than US$200 million into Geothermal energy, a green energy source which is expected to overtake hydro and solar energy
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New research shows unintended harms of organic farming
A study finds that expanding organic cropland can lead to increased pesticide use in nearby non-organic fields, offsetting benefits
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No oil and gas majors aligned with climate goals: report
An assessment of the 25 largest listed oil and gas companies found none had met their climate goals. BP, with a “D” score, ranked highest
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Rising scourge of e-waste a ‘catastrophe’ for environment
Less than one quarter of the 62 million tonnes of e-waste produced in 2022 was recycled; heavy metals and toxic chemicals leak from it
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UN disputes attack over meat-eating ‘omission’ in climate plan
Experts have criticized the UN’s agriculture agency for failing to recommend eating less meat in a roadmap to reducing emissions
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How methane emissions can be rapidly cut
Climate talks often revolve around reducing CO2. But another powerful heat-trapping emission — methane — will be in the crosshairs at a global forum in Geneva this week. Methane — which is potent but relatively short-lived — is a key target for countries wanting to slash emissions quickly. Methane emissions from the fossil fuel industry […]
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Carbon capture technology is booming. Here’s how it works
Carbon capture technologies and storage and direct air capture are both complex industrial processes that isolate CO2. Here’s how they work
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Nissan, Honda explore partnership in electric vehicles
‘We are not competing only with the traditional car makers but also with new players… innovative products and business models’: Nissan CEO
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Germany launches major subsidy scheme for greener industry
The scheme is ‘an innovate instrument’ that will cut red tape, boost innovation, help Germany reach its climate targets