Some 40% of regions, cities and companies lack emissions-cut targets, survey says
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Over 40% of major companies, cities, and regions have not set targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions. This finding comes from an annual “stocktake” released on Monday. The Emissions-Cut Targets Survey underscores the urgent need for accountability and actionable plans in the fight against climate change. #EmissionsCutTargetsSurvey While more governments and enterprises […]
Death toll from Uganda garbage landslide climbs to 35
KAMPALA (Reuters) – The number of people killed when a mountain of garbage collapsed in Uganda’s capital last week has risen to 35, 12 of whom were young people, police said on Friday. As the Uganda landslide death toll continues to rise, emergency services are struggling to keep up with the demand for support and […]
Vietnam plans electricity subsidies for EV charging stations
HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnam is planning to subsidise electricity prices for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, as part of its efforts to promote the use of EVs and meet its energy transition commitments. These Vietnam EV subsidies aim to reduce operational costs for charging facilities. #VietnamEVSubsidies The subsidy scheme is due to be submitted to […]
Frankfurt airport open again after climate activists block runway
BERLIN (Reuters) -Frankfurt airport, Germany’s busiest, has resumed operations after suspending flights on Thursday morning when several climate activists blocked runways by gluing themselves to the tarmac. The Frankfurt airport blockage led to numerous flight cancellations and delays. As a result, travelers faced considerable inconvenience and frustration. #FrankfurtAirportBlockage Planes resumed taking off and landing, according […]
Climate-related extreme weather puts oil and gas assets, production at risk
CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. filed a disclosure document last year about Climate weather risk. The document detailed a 10-day shutdown of its Base Plant in Alberta. The document — which Suncor filed with CDP, a global non-profit that maintains a database on corporate environmental action and climate risk — details the financial risk to […]
EU’s green hydrogen goals not realistic, auditors say
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Court of Auditors (ECA) stated the EU green hydrogen goals are unrealistic and unlikely to be met despite billions in funding. The European Commission plans to produce 10 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen by 2030 and import another 10 million tonnes. These targets are integral to reducing the bloc’s dependence […]