bneGREEN

As COP29 winds down, a new analysis says China’s cumulatiuve emissions now worse than EU's

bne IntelliNews November 20, 2024

As COP29 nears an end, a new report reveals that China’s cumulative emissions within its borders have surpassed those of the European Union’s 27 member states.

Southeast Asia expands pumped hydro to boost energy storage

Maryam Azish November 20, 2024

As Southeast Asia rapidly transitions toward renewable energy, countries across the region are investing heavily in pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) to enhance grid stability and support sustainable growth

Carbon Brief releases sixth version of extreme weather event interactive map

bne IntelliNews November 19, 2024

As the planet warms and the Climate Crisis accelerates faster than scientists predicted, extreme weather events from floods to fires have turned into an annual disaster season that is only going to get worse.

Central European countries least likely in the EU to prioritise climate change

Clare Nuttall in Glasgow November 18, 2024

Stark contrast with Southern Europe, where around half of respondents from Bulgaria, Romania and other countries fear they will have to relocate to escape climate crisis, EIB survey shows.

COP29: Report reveals just 1% of 1,200 UNEP methane alerts triggered action

bne IntelliNews November 17, 2024

Governments and companies unresponsive even though emissions of the gas represent “low-hanging fruit” in climate crisis fight.

Oil sector lobbyists the forth largest delegation at COP29 climate summit

bne IntelliNews November 16, 2024

More than 1,770 oil sector lobbyists have travelled to the COP29 summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, to try and slow or stop action to reduce the use of fossil fuels, making them the fourth largest delegation at the summit.

Aliyev roasts the West for double standards as COP29 goes off the rails

Ben Aris in Berlin November 15, 2024

Azerbaijan is being slated for failing to lead the COP29 summit, which was expected to disappoint even before it started.

Azerbaijan calls at COP29 for global efforts to save small island states

Seymur Mammadov in Baku November 14, 2024

The UN has repeatedly tried to draw the world’s attention to the plight of small island states as the climate crisis worsens.

Albania partners with UAE's Masdar for gigawatt-scale green projects

Aidą Kadyrzhanova in Prague November 14, 2024

Agreement aims to help Albania become more energy independent and reduce reliance on coal-heavy electricity imports.

The first satellite detected methane and CO2 emissions released by Carbon Mapper

bne IntelliNews November 13, 2024

Carbon Mapper released the first methane and carbon dioxide (CO2) detections by the Tanager-1 satellite on October 21, 2024.

Kazakhstan: Seals are dying en masse in the Caspian Sea

Almaz Kumenov for Eurasianet November 13, 2024

It could take months to determine the cause.

This year to be warmest on record, says Copernicus

bne IntelliNews November 12, 2024

The year 2024 is almost certain to set a new record as the warmest year in documented history, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.

COP29: Low expectations mar the start of crucial UN climate summit

Ben Aris in Berlin November 11, 2024

A pall of anticipated disappointment hangs over the COP29 UN climate summit that kicks off in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, on November 11.

Typhoon ‘Nika’ slams into Luzon, bracing the Philippines for a week of severe weather

bno - Taipei Office November 11, 2024

Typhoon Nika, known internationally as Toraji, has intensified rapidly, bringing powerful winds and heavy rainfall to the northern Philippines

India to focus on climate finance at COP29

bno - Mumbai Office November 10, 2024

India plans to spotlight climate finance, accountability, and support for vulnerable communities at COP29, set to begin in Baku on November 11.

Scandal of UK treating Turkey as dumping ground for mountains of plastic waste worsens again

bne IntelliNews November 9, 2024

Other big countries in Europe also shipping crazy volumes of trash, says Greenpeace. Campaigners hope upcoming Global Plastics Treaty talks can bring change.

Kyrgyzstan: Chinese firm scores a sweetheart deal to turn Bishkek’s rubbish into profits

Erlan Mashanlo November 7, 2024

Bishkek officials say the solution is environmentally friendly.

Prime Batteries Technology nears launch of new battery production facility in Romania

bne IntelliNews November 6, 2024

Romania’s Prime Batteries Technology is close to launching production at its new factory near Bucharest, which will provide an initial capacity of 2,000 MWh per year in lithium-ion batteries for energy storage.

COP29: Baku’s balancing act between green energy and oil rents

bne IntelliNews November 6, 2024

As Azerbaijan prepares to host the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku from November 11 to 22, the choice of venue has attracted significant criticism, says Jody LaPorte, the Gonticas fellow at Oxford University.

Azerbaijan Railways releases the republic's first ever sustainability report for a major corporation

Fuad Shahbazov in Baku November 5, 2024

As COP29 comes closer, Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) released the first ever sustainability report by a major state-owned corporation at an event in Baku on October 23.

Dismiss