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Over a billion people's food supplies threatened by the accelerating climate crisis by 2050
Extreme heat this summer has already killed 1,300 Muslims on the annual hajj to Mecca, but climate change threatens the lives of far more people if crops start failing due to rising heat and water stress, recent research has shown.
Fossil fuel use reaches global high
A new report finds that fossil fuel energy use rose to a record high in 2023, despite efforts to combat climate change.
Global green transition champion China is close to peak emissions
China is adding renewable energy capacity faster than any other country in the world, and is approaching peak emissions, even if it remains heavily dependent on coal-fired power stations to power its economy.
Iranian city among world's hottest as heatwave grips Middle East
An unprecedented late heatwave has pushed temperatures in several Iranian cities to record highs, with Ahvaz in the southwestern province of Khuzestan registering as one of the world's hottest spots.
Small hydro to also play big role in rejuvenating Kyrgyzstan’s worn-out power infrastructure
World Bank experts estimate republic could expand its HPP generation 25-fold.
Bosnia and North Macedonia report lowest electric vehicle adoption in Europe
EV adoption has surged in Europe, but under 1% of vehicles are electric in some countries.
Dozens of pilgrims die during Hajj pilgrimage from extreme heat
Several dozen adults and one baby have died from heatstroke during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia as temperatures surpassed 48 degrees Celsius.
Biblical plague of locusts hit northern Iraq devastating farms
A massive locusts infestation in Iraq’s Sulaymaniyah has left farmers grappling with unprecedented crop damage, particularly watermelons and tomatoes, a staple of the country’s food production.
Iran's northern Kandovan area hit with heavy showers and floods, three missing
Heavy rainfall triggered a devastating flood in the Kandovan area of Iran, causing significant damage and sweeping away at least four vehicles. Three people are reported missing, and search efforts are ongoing.
Iran deploys firefighting aircraft to combat western provinces' fires
Iran has deployed firefighting aircraft to combat increasing wildfires that have broken out in the western provinces of the country.
Global temperature rise likely to exceed 1.5°C temporarily within five years, says WMO
There is an 80% likelihood that the annual average global temperature will temporarily exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for at least one of the next five years, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organisation.
How Masdar is transforming Azerbaijan's energy landscape
The state-owned Masdar renewable energy company has just signed off on a solar power development in Azerbaijan.
Kazakhstan launches vanadium oxides production with eye on “green energy” batteries market
Critical raw material also sought for micro-grids that ensure stable power.
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OMV Petrom invests €560mn to produce sustainable fuels
Southeast Europe's largest integrated energy producer to produce sustainable aviation fuels and biodiesel at Romania's Petrobrazi refinery.
Norway’s Yara launches Europe's largest green hydrogen plant
Leading Norwegian fertiliser producer Yara International has launched Europe’s biggest green hydrogen facility, which will be used to make green ammonia.
Slovenia plans tough new energy and climate targets
Draft new National Energy and Climate Plan proposes higher targets for emissions reduction, renewable energy sources and energy efficiency by 2030.
Albania has Europe's dirtiest bathing waters
European Environment Agency study finds just 41.2% of Albania's bathing waters are excellent quality, compared to nearly 100% in Croatia and Bulgaria.
Tajikistan working on plan to export freshwater from mountain lake to Gulf countries
Body of water was created by 1911 earthquake. Experts worry another quake could cause devastating floods, thus draining it could solve more than one problem.
Developed world countries gave developing countries more than $100bn to tackle climate change for the first time in 2022
Developed countries provided $115.9bn in climate finance to developing nations in 2022, exceeding the $100bn annual commitment for the first time, according to data from the OECD.
Zelenskiy launches biomethane market in Ukraine, aims to attract international investment
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy inaugurated Ukraine's biomethane market, a move that could see Ukraine exporting 22 bcm of it to cover 20% of the EU’s needs.