climate change
Are Artificial Rivers the Future of Water Resource Management?
Water bodies cover about 70 percent of Earth’s surface, but how much do we truly value this precious resource? It is often said that what is abundant is taken for granted. The astonishing fact that water ecosystems make up such…
Landslide Triggered by Climate Change Caused Earth’s Vibration
A massive landslide caused by climate change in a remote part of Greenland created a megatsunami, causing the Earth to vibrate for nine days in September last year, according to newly released research by scientists. The unusual and prolonged vibrations…
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
The ozone layer, a fragile shield of gas, protects the Earth from the harmful portion of the rays of the sun, thus helping preserve life on the planet. The phaseout of controlled uses of ozone depleting substances and the related…
Why Did a Greek Village Emerge from the Water?
Beneath the calm surface of Lake Mornos, near Athens, the remnants of the village of Kalio, submerged more than four decades ago, lay undisturbed until recently. Just as the village had almost completely faded from the memory of its former…
NASA Develops Underwater Robots for Climate Change Research (VIDEO)
According to predictions, by the end of the century, the melting of Antarctic ice sheets could cause sea levels to rise by a meter or more, with serious consequences for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. However, since the behavior…
The First Carbon Capture and Storage Project in Italy
The first carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Italy is known as the Ravenna CCS Project, launched exclusively for environmental purposes. Its goal is to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, contributing to the fight against climate change, particularly in industries…
IEA policy review highlights UK leadership on climate policy and emission reduction efforts
The IEA regularly conducts reviews of the energy and related climate policies of its member countries and provides recommendations – a process that supports energy policy development and encourages the exchange of international best practices and experiences. This latest review of…