Focus on Environment
Russia clears beaches after Black Sea oil spill, declares emergency in Crimea
The oil leaked from two ageing tankers that were hit by a storm on Dec. 15.
Agency approves expanding Okefenokee wildlife refuge, setting up possible buyout of mining project
Federal agency approves 22,000-acre expansion of Okefenokee Swamp refuge, potentially blocking controversial mining project.
US winter storms could cause power outages, cut natgas supplies
Freezing weather may cause power outages and peak natural gas demand, with supply drops expected due to freeze-offs.
UK, Germany electricity cleanest on record in 2024
Renewable energy like wind and solar accounted for 59 per cent of production in Germany, while in Britain it stood at 45 per...
Illinois confident it can continue clean energy progress under Trump, but path expected to be harder
Illinois clean energy advocates rely on state laws like FEJA and CEJA to advance goals amid challenges from a Trump presidency.
Hanoi declared world’s most polluted city, authorities seek action
Hanoi has a target for at least 50% of buses and 100% of taxis to be EVs by 2030.
Canada primed for more severe wildfire days, driven by dry forest fuel: study
Canadian forests face rising wildfire risks as climate change increases conditions for severe fires, warns new study.
2024 was fourth hottest on record for UK as climate warms, Met Office says
For the UK, top 10 warmest years in the records dating back to the 19th century have occurred since the year 2000.
Birth of IVF calf hailed as ‘significant’ step in making UK dairy industry greener
The calf, named Hilda, is part the Dumfries-based Langhill Herd, which has been a source of data for the UK dairy industry for...
Failing to ban new non-plug hybrid cars by 2030 would be a “catastrophic misstep,” warns EVUK
Failing to ban the sale of new hybrid cars with no plug from 2030 would be “a catastrophic misstep” for the UK, says...
