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North Macedonia gets new eco-bus fleet as fuel crisis causes transport chaos in capital
Most of Skopje's existing buses are out of operation due to a lack of fuel, leaving passengers stranded for hours.
Global mean sea levels have increased by around 25cm since 1880
There are two key drivers of sea level rise. First, water expands as it gets warmer. Second, ice on land – in the form of ice sheets and glaciers – melts and adds water to ocean basins, Our World in Data reports.
Lax rules agreed at COP29 for global carbon trading market
After failed talks in Azerbaijan at COP29, members did agree, however, to a carbon credit trading market. But it has such broad rules, the system may mean little improvement in emissions – or even higher emissions by buyers.
COP29: Central Asian states losing arable land
Almost one-third of Tajikistan’s farmland in “critical” condition.
COP29 ends in failure
After what was supposed to be a pivotal UN climate summit and probably the last chance to avoid an environmental disaster, the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan ended on November 23 in failure.
Croatia’s Mezzanine Partner launches €100mn "dark green" energy fund
Fund to support renewable energy projects across the region, with a focus on solar and wind energy.
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As COP29 winds down, a new analysis says China’s cumulative emissions now worse than EU's
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.
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Southeast Asia expands pumped hydro to boost energy storage
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
It could take months to determine the cause.
This year to be warmest on record, says Copernicus
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
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
Typhoon Nika, known internationally as Toraji, has intensified rapidly, bringing powerful winds and heavy rainfall to the northern Philippines