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Oh my (long) days: Melting ice caps slow Earth’s spin
A new study reveals that polar ice cap melting is slowing Earth's rotation, extending days by milliseconds and potentially surpassing the Moon's tidal...
Green loans for green buildings: guidelines for sustainable finance in the real estate sector
The variety of classifications and certifications for what makes a "green building" around the world has been a barrier to accessing sustainable financing...
Nations gather to negotiate deep sea mining code as opposition mounts
As many as 27 countries are calling for at least a temporary ban.
New government in UK aims for ‘rooftop solar revolution’
UK set for ‘solar rooftop revolution’ as new government formulates plan.
World’s first hydrogen-powered commercial ferry to run on San Francisco Bay, and it’s free to ride
The world’s first hydrogen-powered passenger ferry, MV Sea Change, will start free operations in San Francisco Bay on July 19, aiming to reduce...
‘We can’t wait another year’: disaster-hit nations call for climate aid
Countries on the frontlines of climate change have warned they cannot wait another year for long-sought aid.
Global EV sales up 13% in June, down 7% in Europe, Rho Motion says
Global EV and PHEV sales rose by 13% in June, driven by China’s growth, while Europe saw a decline, according to Rho Motion's...
Renewables growth rate insufficient to reach 2030 target, says IRENA
Goal set last year at a UN conference to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030 unlikely to be met, says new report.
Oil demand growth slowing, China consumption dips: IEA
The second quarter saw the slowest rate of growth in more than a year.
A look at heat records that have been broken around the world
2024 has seen unprecedented heat records worldwide, indicating a clear sign of human-induced climate change, with areas like Las Vegas hitting 120°F for...
