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China has no clear coal exit strategy as new projects hit decade high
China is failing to set out a coherent plan to phase out coal despite record growth in renewable energy and the approach of key climate deadlines, according to new research released on August 25.
China’s new mega-dam project threatens water war with India
China’s decision to construct the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Zangbo river in Tibet has intensified fears in New Delhi of a looming water crisis, with Indian officials warning the project could reduce dry-season flows into India
New expedition finds Azerbaijan’s Tufandag glacier continues to shrink
Glaciers are among the clearest indicators of global climate change with any warming or cooling quickly reflected in changes to their surface area.
US EPA’s controversial Climate Crisis report is full of lies and mistakes
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a controversial report in July claiming the effects of the Climate Crisis were overblown. A fact check by Carbon Brief found it is full of lies and errors.
Central Asian states stepping up efforts to tackle water-related challenges
An increasing amount of time and resources is being devoted to averting a crisis.
Moldova briefly covers full power demand with renewable generation
Moldova has invested into solar and wind capacity as it seeks to end dependence on imports from Russia-backed separatist Transnistria.
Mapping global drought risk - Statista
By 2050, more than 1.6bn people, including almost 20% of the African population, will be exposed to severe and extreme droughts, if a pessimistic scenario plays out, according to a report by INFORM Climate Change.
Forest carbon credits are facing a reckoning over albedo risks
Planting trees should reduce the amount of CO₂ in the atmosphere right? Well, its not so easy as that. Trees also provide shade and prevent sunlight from reaching the ground that could reflect it back into space, cooling the plant.
Taiwan’s vote to switch on nuclear power falls short
A total of 4.34mn (74.2%) people supported restarting the Third Nuclear Power Plant, compared with the 1.51mn (25.8%) who opposed, but the vote required at least a quarter of all eligible citizens (5mn) in favour to pass.
Bangladesh’s rooftop solar ambitions face tight deadlines and systemic challenges
Bangladesh’s ambitious target of adding 3,000 megawatts (MW) of rooftop solar capacity by December 2025 risks falling short due to technical, financial and institutional hurdles, according to a new report
EU faces worst wildfire season on record as over 1mn hectares burn
The European Union is enduring its most severe wildfire season since records began, with more than 1.01mn hectares of land scorched so far this year,
Falling Caspian Sea levels hit Azerbaijan’s oil shipments
Rapid declines in the level of the Caspian Sea are disrupting oil shipments, increasing logistics costs and endangering vulnerable marine life, Azerbaijani officials and scientists said.
Taiwan’s solar revolution faces persistent challenges
Analysts see national projections as doubtful at best given finite land resources, societal friction and the levels of corruption at the local level to get projects started.
Bulgaria moves to tackle worsening water crisis
Mostly built during the communist era, Bulgaria's water supply network suffers from chronic underinvestment, ageing pipelines and environmental degradation.
Istanbul-listed Karsan delivers first autonomous electric bus of its kind to Arbon in Switzerland
e-ATAK is the first full length autonomous bus in the world.
More than 20 African countries exploring potential of nuclear energy – IAEA report
African countries are working to expand electricity access and production, with many turning to nuclear power to boost energy security, cut emissions, and improve reliability and sustainability.
Croatia faces 2°C hike in average temperatures by 2070
Temperatures have been steadily rising across the country since the mid-20th century with cities up to 10°C higher than rural areas.
Gulf region sees temperatures spike above 52°C (125.6°F) as electricity grids buckle
Iraq forecasts seven provinces to exceed 52°C on Friday as extreme summer heat continues with temperatures reaching half the boiling point across southern regions.
Montenegrin soldier killed, another injured as wildfires rage across country
Montenegro has been battling multiple wildfires, forcing evacuations as authorities deployed all available resources.
US losing ground to China in competition over Central Asia’s critical minerals
Lots of talk, little action.