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30 10 2021 | 10:19

Can Lego help save Singapore's coral reefs?

Singapore is home to a third of the world's coral reefs - a staggering amount for a tiny country. Coral reefs protect the world's coastlines, are home to thousands of fishes and are a vital part of…

30 10 2021 | 09:34

Singapore to launch standards for renewable energy certificates

SINGAPORE: Singapore plans to launch standardised guidelines for renewable energy certificates, part of efforts to decarbonise its power sector and develop a regional grid, said Dr Tan See Leng,…

30 10 2021 | 09:31

Singapore’s Approach to Alternative Energy

As a small, resource-constrained country, Singapore imports almost all its energy needs, and has limited renewable energy options: Commercial wind turbines operate at wind speeds of around above 4…

30 10 2021 | 09:05

Saudi Arabia sets target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2060

One of world’s biggest oil exporters more than doubles its annual target to reduce carbon emissions. One of the world’s largest oil producers, Saudi Arabia, has announced it aims to reach net zero…

28 10 2021 | 08:24

Poorest countries to gain from new climate funding plan to break Cop26 impasse

Climate finance plan needed to gain backing of developing nations for any deal at Glasgow talks The world’s poorest countries are set to benefit from a new climate funding plan to help them cope…

28 10 2021 | 08:17

US plastics to outstrip coal’s greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, study finds

American plastics industry, described by experts as ‘the new coal’, releasing at least 232m tons of gas annually The plastics industry in the United States is on track to release more greenhouse gas…

28 10 2021 | 08:14

There is plenty of coal and gas in the world but a volatile market is nobody’s friend

Gas will be winding its way out of the energy system Gas prices are continuing to surge around the world. The cost of gas is at unprecedented levels and global markets are buckling under the strain…

28 10 2021 | 08:07

Indonesia plans 4.7 GW of new solar, greener mix by 2030

Indonesia is aiming to add 4.7 GW of solar capacity by 2030 under its new Electricity Procurement Plan (RUPTL) which will boost the contribution of renewables to the mix. The “greener” RUPTL for the…

28 10 2021 | 07:56

Prince Charles warns of 'dangerously narrow window' to act on climate crisis – video

Speaking at an event in Riyadh on Saturday, Prince Charles said there was a 'dangerously narrow window' to accelerate climate action. In a video message to the Saudi Green Initiative Forum, just a…

28 10 2021 | 07:34

Hong Kong’s 11-year-old climate activist on a mission to urge adults help save future generations

  Lance Lau Hin-yi is an 11-year-old Hong Kong schoolboy who has spent nearly every Friday standing outside the gate of his school before class, raising awareness about climate change. He says he…

28 10 2021 | 07:27

Axis maps exit from thermal coal insurance and investments by 2040

Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. said Wednesday it will stop insuring, reinsuring and investing in thermal coal business by 2030 in some countries, including the United States, and by 2040 globally. The…

27 10 2021 | 16:52

Article 6 Agreement is Essential at COP26, IETA Says

GENEVA, 27 October - Nations will gather next week in Glasgow to increase climate ambition, to fulfil financial pledges to the Green Climate Fund and to reach agreement on rules to operationalise the…

27 10 2021 | 16:08

Paris Plans to Be Completely Cyclable by 2026

Many European cities are bike-friendly, but cars often still dominate the roads. In a new initiative to update its existing Plan Velo for a more cycle-friendly city, Paris, France is investing 250…

27 10 2021 | 16:03

First-ever winners of Prince William’s Earthshot Prize announced

The Earthshot Prize has revealed the first-ever five winners of 2021. Each of the five Winners will receive £1million prize money and a global network of professional and technical support to scale…

27 10 2021 | 16:00

UK Government releases new heat and buildings strategy to help reach net zero by 2050

The new heat and buildings strategy plans to cut carbon emissions in 30 million homes and workplaces across the UK. The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy sets out how the UK…

27 10 2021 | 15:57

BBC sets out path to net zero by 2030

The BBC has had its plan to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 approved by the globally-respected Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This accreditation is an endorsement of the…

27 10 2021 | 15:54

UK unveils Presidency Programme for two-week COP26 summit in Glasgow

UK COP26 Presidency has organised 50 events taking place from 31 October to 12 November that will drive ambitious climate action. Programme for UK Pavilion has been published by the government to…

27 10 2021 | 15:36

The Guardian view on climate secrets: leaked documents reveal rising stakes

Lobbying on behalf of fossil fuels should surprise no one. But the world must follow the science.

27 10 2021 | 15:27

The Guardian’s climate pledge

Six things the Guardian is doing to confront the climate emergency

27 10 2021 | 15:18

Museums for construction along Mau Mau road in Kenya

Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), the autonomous road agency responsibility is for management, development, rehabilitation, and maintenance of Class A, B, and C roads, in conjunction with…