Lego unveils prototype brick made from recycled PET plastic
Danish plastic construction toy producer Lego Group has unveiled a prototype brick made from recycled plastic.
IRENA: faster energy transitions could boost expected global growth
Speeding up energy transitions to achieve the 1.5°C global warming target could boost the world's GDP by 2.4% per year within the next decade compared with current plans, IRENA says.
Most new renewables cheaper than fossil-fueled power plants – IRENA
The cost of electricity from utility-scale solar PV fell by 85 percent, according to Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2020.
World Environment Day: UN launches Decade on Ecosystem Restoration
The United Nations declared the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration would begin on June 5, the World Environment Day.
UK’s Johnson examining cross-border carbon tax option
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is considering the possibility to tax imports for carbon, according to media reports
Australia’s court finds government has duty to protect young people from climate change
The court has ruled environment minister Sussan Ley has a duty of care to protect Australia’s youth from the climate crisis
G7 agrees to eliminate international funding for coal power generation
The group of the wealthiest developed countries became "net zero G7" this year as they all vowed to eliminate net emissions by 2050.
May 22 is International Day for Biological Diversity: Become part of the solution
People are concerned how mankind treats nature, they are changing their behavior, and demanding stronger action to protect the planet.
