Climate change
A groundbreaking study led by Assistant Professor Lui Hon-kit of National Sun Yat-sen University has revealed that ocean alkalinization can significantly enhance seawater's carbon absorption capacity and slow the rate of ocean acidification. The study analyzed 26 years of observational data from waters around Taiwan, providing crucial insights
Climate change
The Australian government's announcement of its 2035 climate change target has triggered a response from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), highlighting the need for adequate charging infrastructure, reduced total cost of ownership, and EVs that meet Australian motorists' needs to drive EV take-up. The New
Climate change
The Albanese Government has announced a $12 billion investment in the Western Australian Defence precinct, bolstering the country's naval shipbuilding and submarine capabilities. The Henderson Defence site in Perth is expected to cost $25 billion over 10 years and will be used to build surface vessels and dry
Air pollution
A new report by Offshore Energies UK highlights the North Sea oil and gas industry's impressive environmental performance, surpassing targets for greenhouse gas and methane emissions reductions. The 2025 Environmental Insight report shows a 34% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions and a 57% reduction in methane emissions between
Climate change
Kenya's environmental concerns are looming large, with human impact on mangrove forests shrinking the mangrove cover by over 43% between 2000 and 2020. Mangroves store an average of 394 tonnes of carbon per hectare, with 319 tonnes held in the soil, 54 tonnes above-ground biomass, and 21 tonnes
Air pollution
Researchers at LMU Munich's Department of Statistics have published a new study on sustainability research, emphasizing the need for reliable greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data to address the climate crisis. According to the study, existing datasets are often fragmented, inconsistent, and lack transparent methodologies, making it difficult to
Climate change
Africa is on the verge of a climate revolution, leveraging its vast natural resources and innovative solutions to drive emissions reductions and sustainable development. In just three years, the continent has made significant strides, issuing Africa's first sovereign carbon credit, introducing pioneering carbon rights frameworks, and safeguarding nearly
Renewable energy
As Australia grapples with rapidly rising electricity demand and a need to cut emissions, some people are opposing renewable energy projects in their area due to concerns over environmental impacts and loss of farmland. However, one idea has merit: providing cheap power to local communities to win support for renewable
Climate change
Nigeria's aviation sector is taking steps towards a more sustainable future as the federal government plans to decarbonize the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development in collaboration with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), aims to reduce
Climate change
Climate change has become a pressing global concern, and Canada, along with 194 other countries, adopted the Paris Agreement in 2015, aiming to limit the global average temperature increase to well below 2 C above pre-industrial levels. In 2024, Canada committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 40 to
Renewable energy
Keele University's commitment to sustainability has earned it a prominent position among UK universities in renewable energy generation and carbon reduction. The institution's dedication to innovative technologies, such as its on-site Low Carbon Energy Generation Park (LCEG), has paid off, with the university ranking fourth in
Climate change
Türkiye's Climate Law No. 7552 aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2053, and as part of this effort, the Climate Change Presidency has prepared a Draft Regulation on Local Climate Change Action Plans. The draft sets out procedures and principles for the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of
