CREMONA, Italy — The persistent smog hovering over the tranquil landscapes of Italy’s Po Valley paints a picture of contradiction — the serene beauty of the region marred by one of the gravest environmental crises in Europe. For the residents of Crotta d’Adda, a small village nestled in the heart of the Po Valley, the past fortnight has been nothing […]
In a groundbreaking decision, water companies in England and Wales have been directed by Ofwat, the industry regulator, to return £114m to customers in the form of reduced bills. This comes after several companies failed to meet their set performance targets. These measures, which encompass issues like leakages, consistent supply, and pollution reduction, were evidently not met by many. Disturbingly, […]
Regulatory watchdog Ofwat is facing a barrage of criticism, accused of complacency concerning the mounting crisis at Thames Water. As the water giant grapples with a potential collapse due to insurmountable debts, many are asking if Ofwat missed the early warning signs or simply chose to ignore them. Nationalisation is the solution to Ofwat’s debt problem? Thames Water, which serves […]
In the world’s ongoing battle against climate change, the International Energy Agency (IEA) recently delivered its latest verdict: while significant strides are evident in the energy sector, our journey towards a sustainable future is still riddled with obstacles. The much-discussed path to net-zero emissions by 2050 is winding and requires a unified global approach to navigate successfully. A Future Beyond […]
ADELAIDE – A bold move by an Extinction Rebellion protester, who decided to abseil off a bridge in Adelaide’s CBD, has culminated in a guilty plea for obstructing a public space, setting a precedent in light of South Australia’s newly stringent protest laws. In May, activist Caroline Thorne from the international environmental group Extinction Rebellion was detained during a demonstration […]
In a world grappling with the escalating impacts of climate change, small island nations, often bearing the brunt of rising sea levels, are turning to international law to plead their case for climate protection. On Monday, two island nations made history as they sought to redefine global responsibility for combating climate change at the International Tribunal for the Law of […]
ANTARCTICA – The rapidly dwindling sea ice around Antarctica, following two record-breaking low seasons, is sounding alarm bells for the global scientific community. With the winter maximum levels striking their lowest since satellite monitoring began in the late 1970s, researchers are seeking improved models and more measurements to fathom the rate and reasons behind this dramatic decline. Sea ice, a […]
The dramatic surge in green investments and the exponential growth of renewable energy sources have reignited hopes that the world can potentially limit global heating to 1.5°C. This comes as a beacon of optimism from Fatih Birol, the executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), who once harbored reservations about the pace of the transition to clean energy. Life […]
In an eye-opening revelation, a recent study has pinpointed climate change, compounded by various human activities, as the primary culprits behind the intensified flooding episodes that have been plaguing Libya. The North African nation, which is more commonly associated with arid deserts, has recently been facing the brunt of unexpected and severe flooding. The research, orchestrated by an international team […]
The world has been buzzing about the potential of hydrogen as a clean fuel source, yet the dream seems to be dangling just out of reach, hindered by soaring costs and lackluster governmental policy support. The fervor behind hydrogen, often touted as the future of clean energy, is palpable. However, the realization of its potential seems stifled, with economic and […]