Author: Kirsi Seppänen
Breakthrough in unlocking genetic potential of ocean microbes
Researchers have made a major breakthrough in developing gene-editing tools to improve our understanding of one of the most important ocean microbes on the planet….
ClimateWorks reports shows Australia can reach zero emissions by 2035
A new report shows that Australia has the capacity to meet its Paris Agreement targets by 2035 if it sets out on economy-wide decarbonisation in…
Octopus pays UK customers to consume green energy
Octopus Energy is set to pay its UK customers to use electricity during the day as a result of an increase in solar and wind…
IRENA: Renewables accounted for three quarters of new power capacity in 2019
Renewable electricity capacity growth slowed just a touch in 2019, yet still made up almost three quarters of all new power capacty that came into…
Estonian ministry: Burning waste in bonfires reckless
According to the ministry, collecting waste by type is worthwhile as this will save resources and recycle the materials. Old furniture, clothing, shoes, tires, construction…
Coronavirus-induced oil price plunge is hurting the circular economy for plastic
While the coronavirus-induced collapse in oil demand might be good news for the climate as greenhouse gas emissions ease, it is not good news for…
Plastic Recyclers Group Launches Post-Consumer Resin Certification Program
The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), an international trade association that represents the plastics recycling industry, introduced a post-consumer resin certification program. This effort is…
COVID-19 effect: Ganga river water pollution drops significantly
Varanasi: The quality of Ganga river water has witnessed a significant improvement following nationwide lockdown since March 24. The industries shut and people are staying…
Sudan: Acute drinking water shortage in South Kordofan, Blue Nile
Attributed variously to corruption and neglect of water pumps and infrastructure under the former regime, parts of Sudan are suffering severe drinking water shortages. In…
Coronavirus could trigger biggest fall in carbon emissions since World War Two
Carbon dioxide emissions could fall by the largest amount since World War Two this year as the coronavirus outbreak brings economies to a virtual standstill,…
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