Clean Energy Minerals Market Cools in 2023 as Supply Meets Demand
The market for vital minerals used in clean energy tech, such as solar panels, wind turbines, and electric cars, witnessed a notable release of pressure in 2023 as supply exceeded…
Call to Action: Study Urges Tighter Methane Controls for US Landfills
Methane emissions at U.S. landfills exceed federal limits, surpassing reported levels, reveals recent inspection analysis. Methane emissions at nearly two dozen U.S. landfills regularly exceeded federal limits, with some levels…
April 2024 Hottest on Record, Extends Unprecedented Heatwave
The global average temperature for past 12 months has surged to alarming heights, standing at 1.61 degrees Celsius above the average during the pre-industrial period of 1850-1900. The European Union’s…
Climate Change Threatens 19% Drop in Average Income Worldwide by 2050
Climate change is poised to slash the average income of individuals worldwide by a fifth, or 19%, by the year 2050. A new report published in the journal Nature by…
Fossil Fuel Emissions Exacerbated Deadly UAE and Oman Floods: Scientists
An expert panel of scientists attributed the severity of the storms to global warming brought on by fossil fuel emissions. An expert panel of scientists attributed the severity of the…
Global Shift to Renewables Faces Delays, Warns JP Morgan
JP Morgan has sounded the alarm, cautioning that the much-anticipated global energy transition away from hydrocarbons could face significant delays. In a stark call for a reality check, JP Morgan…
US Farmers Embrace Sustainable Practices, Slash Emissions
The AFBF economists highlighted that agriculture accounts for just under 10% of total U.S. emissions when compared to other economic sectors. In a landmark achievement, America’s agricultural sector has emerged…
Developing Nations Look to Geoengineering as Warming Outpaces Goals
Carbon dioxide removal initiatives, such as afforestation and direct air capture technologies, offer a partial solution but are currently outpaced by escalating emissions. The historic Paris climate agreement initiated a…
South Asia Faces Alarming Pollution Crisis; Governments Urged to Act
Bangladesh emerged as the country with the worst air quality among 134 nations surveyed by the Swiss climate group, IQAir, in their 2023 World Air Quality Report. In a stark…
US Sees Dramatic Air Quality Improvement After Inflation Reduction Act
The United States has considerably accelerated its efforts to reduce carbon emissions since the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) introduced by President Joe Biden was passed in 2022. The United States…
Global Food Waste Reaches Staggering Levels: U.N. Report
The UNEP’s Report exposes that a staggering 19% of food produced worldwide in 2022 ended up as waste, amounting to approximately 1.05 billion metric tons of squandered food. In a…
Beyond CO2: Black Carbon Emerges as Powerful Climate Threat
Black carbon is emerging as a significant player in the global discourse on climate change, exerting a warming effect of about 0.6 watts per square meter on Earth’s surface. Black…