Plastic Free July: How much plastic waste is dumped into the ocean?
While the US is the world’s biggest generator of plastic waste, India is responsible for dumping the largest amounts of plastics into the ocean.
Swiss Insolight testing translucent solar modules to boost crop yield
Swiss solar tech startup Insolight has developed translucent solar modules that can help improve crop yield.
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
