is Albania’s Vjosa River, which flows uninterrupted for 270 km from Greece across southern Albania to the Adriatic Sea, has been designated as a national park by the Albanian government. The move is a major victory for environmentalists who have been fighting against the construction of hydropower plants along the river for years. The last …
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The European Union’s (EU) efforts to achieve climate neutrality rely heavily on the electricity market. The market design has been lauded for its role in enabling renewable energy integration, improving supply security, and lowering wholesale prices. The European Commission’s proposal to reform the electricity market aims to encourage the use of more long-term contracts to …
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The European Union (EU) is set to release its strategies in its Green Deal Industrial Plan. EU hopes that doing so guarantees that its industries can compete with the United States and China in creating and producing clean tech products and acquiring the required raw materials. The announcement will include the Net-Zero Industry Act and …
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The British government will unveil new measures to ensure energy security later this month, according to a budget document released on March 9th. The measures aim to support the country’s transition to a net-zero carbon economy by addressing concerns over energy supply and reliability. The announcement comes at a time when the country is grappling …
The travel and tourism industry has been identified as a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, making up approximately 8% of global emissions, according to the World Tourism Organization. In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the industry’s environmental impact and a push for more sustainable tourism practices. However, studies show that …
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Germany, like many other countries around the world, is experiencing the effects of climate change on its water resources. Long dry seasons, heat waves, and lack of rainfall are just some of the challenges that Germany faces in ensuring water security for its citizens. In response to these challenges, the German government has developed a …
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Global health continues to be greatly affected by air pollution. Lahore, Pakistan, will have the worst air quality in the world in 2022, according to an annual survey conducted by the Swiss air purifier maker IQAir. Bangladesh has been surpassed by Chad in central Africa as the nation with the worse air. What are the …
Lahore has the worse air quality, and Chad is the most polluted nation Read More »
Cyclone Freddy has made headlines worldwide as it wreaks havoc on the southern coast of Africa. The storm, which began on February 6, has already hit the coast of Mozambique and Madagascar, and recently made a second landfall in Mozambique, leaving more than 220 people dead. But aside from its devastating impact, Cyclone Freddy has …
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Two measures intended to reduce emissions in specific industries and increase CO2-absorbing natural habitats like forests received the final seal of approval from the European Parliament on Tuesday. The first rule establishes national goals for cutting emissions that contribute to global warming from industries like road transportation, building heating, agriculture, and waste management. The second …
Expanding forest carbon sinks: EU lawmakers made a step toward meeting the climate goals Read More »
German automaker Volkswagen has chosen Canada as the location for its first battery plant outside of Europe. This move comes as part of the company’s broader efforts to localize its electric vehicle (EV) production chain in North America. The plant will enable Volkswagen to access Canadian and US subsidies and secure critical raw materials for …
