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Fracking: concerns over ‘UK’s ability to forecast drilling-linked earthquakes’
Although the government has signalled lifting of the ban on fracking during Liz Truss‘ major first policy announcement of her premiership last week, scientists have reportedly warned about specific aspects of this practice. While the publication of a much-anticipated report by the British Geological Survey has been held up due to the Queen’s death, the […]
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Swiss Government unveils energy saving measures
The Swiss Government has today unveiled energy saving measures to reduce the risk of winter blackouts and energy rationing. The set of measures agreed on Cabinet on Friday includes heating public buildings to no more than 20°C, with universities and other office buildings having to comply with the new guidance. Other steps included in the […]
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Patagonia owner gives brand to climate charity
Billionaire founder and owner of clothing brand Patagonia, Yvon Chouinard, has given the company away to a charity fighting climate change. He has stated that all profits that aren’t reinvested in the operational costs of running the business would be spent purely on fighting climate change. Depending on the financial status of the company, Chouinard […]
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‘Switching to renewables could save the world more than £10tn’
Making the switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy could save the world more than £10 trillion. That’s according to research from Oxford University, which claims that making the urgent switch to go green now would provide huge savings for businesses, with renewables at their lowest price and gas at its highest. “We should go […]
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‘Nearly 90% of Ukraine’s wind power capacity impacted by Russian invasion’
The majority of Ukraine‘s installed wind capacity has been affected by the Russian invasion. That’s one of the critical findings of a new report by think tank REN21 and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) which suggests the war had an impact on nearly 90% of Ukraine’s wind power capacity and 30% of […]
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Africa is losing 15% in GDP growth from climate change
Climate change is causing Africa to lose between 5% and 15% of its GDP per capita. That’s according to a study by the African Development Bank (AFDB), which claims that the extreme degree to which climate change has impacted the continent in comparison to the rest of the world is hampering its chances of growth. […]
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China teams up with UN to save its pigs and tea!
China has joined forces with the United Nations Development Programme to protect its biodiversity and natural resources – specifically its black pigs and green tea. Through the partnership, the Asian powerhouse has also agreed to share its resources, boasting 10% of all known plant species and 14% of animals. Half the 35,000-odd species of higher […]
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Russian Energy Exec reported dead
Reports have surfaced that a Russian Energy Executive has died after falling from a boat. Ivan Pechorin, Managing Director of the Far East and Arctic Development Corporation, fell from his sailing boat 5,800 miles off the coast of Moscow, the New York Post reported. Sailing in the Sea of Japan, the 39-year-old’s body was allegedly […]
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Energy crisis is taller than the Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower, one of the most visited tourist attractions in all of France faces early darkness as a result of the current energy crisis. Currently, the French landmark is being lit up until 1am – under a proposed energy saving plan, the Eiffel Tower will go dark one hour earlier. Jean-François Martins, President of […]
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Ireland’s energy-related emissions up 5.4% in 2021
Ireland saw energy-related emissions back to pre-pandemic levels in 2021, with a 5.4% increase, according to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). The latest statistics reveal they are now back to the same level as 2019, with a rebound in car use after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions becoming a significant contributor to the […]
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