EIB survey: citizens of China and USA more confident from EU citizens about success of their governments to reduce carbon emissions by 2050
According to the European Investment Bank's survey on climate change for 2021-2022, the majority of EU citizens are skeptical about the ability of their countries to successfully reduce carbon emissions by 2050 successfully.
Financing for new coal power plants coming to end
99 percent of internationally available development finance IS committed to reducing or ending coal finance support
Energy price rally lifts inflation to worrying heights worldwide
The energy crisis fueled a rapid rise in prices of power and gas to unseen highs and accelerated inflation as most products become more expensive
World’s first interactive global database of chemical recycling projects kicks off
There is a growing demand for recycled plastics globally, particularly for use in food and beverage packaging while supply is limited
COP26 climate summit begins without firm commitment from most powerful countries
G20 increased the uncertainty about the outcome at COP26 with its weak joint statement on climate action goals and funding
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding captures CO2 from ship exhaust gas
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding launched a carbon capture project on a cargo ship with the ambition to develop such systems on a commercial scale
Congrats to humanity – greenhouse gas levels in atmosphere keep breaking records
The rise in the presence of CO2, CH4 and N2O in the air is showing no signs of a letdown, accelerating global warming, WHO says
Leaked papers reveal major pushback against fossil fuel phaseout
Saudi Arabia, Australia, and OPEC are lobbying against fossil fuel phaseout, while Brazil and Argentina oppose the promotion of meat-free diet.
