Climate change
A former UN climate chief has urged the Australian government to set a greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of at least 75% by 2035, backing calls from over 350 businesses. Christiana Figueres, the architect of the 2015 Paris agreement, believes this goal would be better for the economy than a
Climate change
Researchers at the University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates have developed a revolutionary method to convert shrimp waste into activated carbon, a potent material for capturing carbon dioxide. This innovation tackles two pressing global issues: waste management and climate change. By utilizing discarded shrimp parts and transforming them
Climate change
As the UK witnesses increasingly extreme weather conditions, from drought to flooding, the connection between climate change and migration is becoming harder to ignore. The National Farmers' Union is already reporting a £1 billion loss in arable farm incomes due to the extreme weather, threatening food security and livelihoods.
Climate change
Climate change is exacerbating difficulties in plant regeneration, particularly in water-limited temperate ecosystems, according to a recent study. The study, conducted by researchers at Shanxi Agricultural University, focused on the effectiveness of different thinning intensities on Larix principis-rupprechtii regeneration in China's Three-North Shelterbelt Program. The research found that
Climate change
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the pressing need for constructing new water reservoirs to deal with recurring flood situations and climate change challenges. During his visit to the flood-affected areas of Narowal, he stressed the importance of short, medium, and long-term policies to mitigate the impact of natural
Climate change
Communities in Colorado, USA face significant wildfire risk exacerbated by climate change and industrial forest management legacies. Recent research has highlighted the importance of local capacity in reducing wildfire vulnerability, with findings suggesting that communities have varying needs and strengths, both with and without external funding support. The study, conducted
Climate change
Vietnam is racing against time to implement its plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, with the Ministry of Industry and Trade identifying biofuel development as a key strategy. Minister Nguyen Hong Dien emphasized the importance of transforming energy towards green sources to respond to climate change, reduce fossil energy
Climate change
As a strategic partner, Switzerland has continued its commitment to the Forest Sector Reform in Georgia since 2020, providing significant financial support through the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and Germany. The final phase of this initiative aims to strengthen municipal forest management, forestry education, and sustainable value chains, building on
Climate change
Researchers have made a breakthrough in developing a decarbonization strategy that utilizes CO2 from coal-fired power plant flue gas to produce methanol. This method offers a promising approach to combating global climate change while significantly reducing carbon emissions from the traditional cogeneration sector. However, coal-fired power plant flue gas contains
Climate change
Research conducted by University Indonesia aims to analyze the factors influencing the purchase intention of electric vehicles (EVs) in Jakarta, a region with a low adoption rate despite various governmental incentives. The study employed a combined framework of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)
Climate change
Peru's Ministry of Environment (Minam) has been implementing projects to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, known as REDD+. These initiatives are crucial in combating the impacts of climate change and contribute to the country's international commitments to protect the planet. The General Director of
Climate change
A team of economists and environmental scientists from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the University of California-Berkeley, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes a groundbreaking "climate-smart" biofuel policy to promote low-carbon biofuels for transportation and aviation industries. This policy aims to incentivize climate-smart agricultural practices that
