Climate tech investment surges to $8.1 billion despite fewer deals
In the first quarter of 2024, climate tech startups secured $8.1 billion, suggesting a potential rebound after the quiet end of 2023, a new report
May 5, 2024
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G7 nations commit to phasing out unabated coal power by 2035
The Group of Seven (G7) announced a plan to end the use of “unabated” coal by 2035, leaving exceptions for some countries in particular contexts.
May 3, 2024
91% of European cities use nature-based solutions in climate action plans
A new European Environment Agency (EEA) report reveals that nearly all European cities are adopting nature-based solutions to increase resilience against climate change. In 91%
May 1, 2024
World Bank and ITU report sheds light on ICT sector’s environmental footprint
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the World Bank highlight the need for better data to make digital transformation environmentally sustainable. With digital technologies expanding
April 2, 2024
Climate Action Explained: Global climate solutions unveiled in new UNDP video series
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) has launched “Climate Action Explained,” a YouTube series hosted by Goodwill Ambassador Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, showcasing climate solutions from 12 countries
April 2, 2024
Could salt, air, and bricks redefine energy storage for the future?
Start-ups are exploring heat storage with materials like salt, air, and bricks as a sustainable alternative to conventional batteries. This strategy helps manage the variability
April 2, 2024
Solar power occupies a lot of space – here’s how to make it more ecologically beneficial to the land it sits on
Matthew Sturchio, Colorado State University As societies look for ways to cut greenhouse gas emissions and slow climate change, large-scale solar power is playing a
March 30, 2024
Research reveals only seven nations adhere to WHO’s air quality guidelines
A recent study highlights that only Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland, Mauritius, and New Zealand adhere to the World Health Organization’s guidelines for PM2.5, the
March 25, 2024
Central banks turn to AI for analyzing climate hazards
Central banks have begun utilizing artificial intelligence to gather data for evaluating climate-related financial risks, a move prompted by the anticipated increase in disclosures from
March 22, 2024
World’s sea surface temperatures set records for 12 consecutive months
New records have been set daily for an entire year as the world’s oceans hit unprecedented temperatures, according to the latest data. Ocean scientists express
March 20, 2024
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