Ecology
“This heatwave is the new normal”, WMO Secretary-General says
“We have broken an all-time high in the UK”, said Petteri Taalas, WMO Secretary-General. “Heatwaves will happen more frequently because of climate change. The connection has been clearly demonstrated by IPCC”. Stable high pressures, and hence the heatwave, are here…
How Secretive Methane Leaks are Driving Climate Change
Massive methane leaks, known as super-emitter events, have been taking place at oil and gas fields all over the world, from the United States to Turkmenistan. The releases, most of which can be traced to equipment failures, can last for…
Five Threats To the Water That Sustains our Farms
Since the 1950s, innovations like synthetic fertilizers, chemical pesticides and high-yield cereals have helped humanity dramatically increase the amount of food it grows. But those inventions would be moot without agriculture’s most precious commodity: fresh water. And it, say researchers, is…
EBRD to Invest in Lamda’s Green Bond in Greece
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has successfully participated in a green bond issued by Lamda Development in Greece, investing 20 million euros in the total 230 million euros offering. Lamda is the largest Greek real-estate developer and…
June was “3rd warmest on record”
The globe just had the third warmest June on record, according to Europe’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, with widespread episodes of extreme heat. Antarctic sea ice was the lowest on record for the month of June. The monthly report by…
More Funding For Sustainable Farm-based Proteins, As George Eustice Visits Innovative Farm
The Environment Secretary will announce funding to improve the efficiency and sustainability of farm-based protein production. Speaking at the Devon County Show, Environment Secretary, George Eustice, will announce further funding for research projects that will help boost farmers’ businesses and…
UN Environment Programme And European Investment Bank Join Forces To Reduce Pollution In The Marine And Coastal Environment
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) launched the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Mediterranean Pollution Hot Spots Technical Assistance initiative, which aims to reduce pollution in the Mediterranean marine and coastal environment. As part of the…