In recent years, the United Kingdom has taken significant strides towards decarbonizing its aviation sector through a robust Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Plan. This initiative is part of a broader strategy aimed at achieving net-zero carbon emissions from UK aviation by 2050. The plan aims...
Welcome to the 2020s – The Decade of Climate Action! Climate change and nature loss are among the most pressing challenges we face globally. Global warming is accelerating, and the effects of climate change are becoming more severe. If we don't take immediate and significant...
Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) is a strategic approach to procurement that seeks to achieve a balance between economic, social, and environmental goals. By integrating sustainability considerations into procurement processes, governments and organizations can leverage their purchasing power to promote sustainable development, mitigate environmental impacts, and...
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a powerful storm, including a deadly tornado, swept through Texas on Saturday night, May 25, 2024, leaving a trail of destruction and claiming the lives of at least seven people. The storm, which struck with little warning, has left...
As climate change accelerates, the role of earth observation satellites has become indispensable in understanding and addressing this global crisis. Satellites can pinpoint methane leaks and other greenhouse gas emissions at their source. They provide critical data and insights that help scientists, policymakers, and industries...
In a recent report by WWF, startling figures have come to light regarding the European Union's financial support for sectors that inadvertently harm biodiversity. Despite the EU's ambitious goals to restore nature by 2030 and pledge significant funding towards this cause, the report estimates that...
In the past, the UK had a population of 51 million, which has now increased to around 67 million. Fossil fuels used to provide 97% of the country's electricity. However, by 2023, this reliance on fossil fuels significantly declined, with their contribution dropping to 33%...
The unveiling of the "world's largest" vacuum, aptly named "Mammoth," marks a significant milestone in the fight against climate solutions. The Mammoth is currently the world's largest direct air capture (DAC) plant. It is developed by Swiss company “Climeworks” to act as a giant vacuum,...
In 2023, clean energy took on the front seat, driving China's economic growth. China's investment in clean energy sectors went up to an estimated 6.3 trillion yuan ($890 billion) from 4.6 trillion yuan in 2022 (A 1.7 trillion yuan (40%) increase). In the same year,...
After more than a decade of negotiations, the United Nations member countries have finally reached a landmark agreement – the UN Ocean Treaty. This treaty aims to protect the vast expanses of the world's oceans that lie beyond national boundaries, known as the high seas....