China’s meteorological satellite to benefit more BRI countries
China Economic Net Beijing: In a significant development, Fengyun-4B (FY-4B), one of China’s meteorological satellites, has succeeded Fengyun-4A (FY-4A) and...
Environment
Giant redwoods: World’s largest trees ‘thriving in UK’
London: Giant redwoods - the world's largest trees - are flourishing in the UK and now even outnumber those found...
Large Venomous Jellyfish Spotted off Greece’s Rhodes
Athens: Nomad jellyfish, a large species that can cause painful injuries to humans, have been found in waters around Greece’s...
Europe must do more against ‘catastrophic’ climate risks: EU
Copenhagen: Europe could suffer “catastrophic” consequences from climate change if it fails to take urgent and decisive action to adapt...
Europe is not prepared for rapidly growing climate risks: EU report
‘Extreme heat, drought, wildfires, flooding, as experienced in recent years, will worsen in Europe even under optimistic global warming scenarios,’...
China disaster warning technology to enhance Pakistan climate resilience
China Economic Net Beijing: Zhang Xingying, a National CPPCC Committee Member and Deputy Director of the Science and Climate Change...
EU backs net-zero Portugal
Lisbon: The European Commission has approved a EUR 350 million scheme to support the transition towards a net-zero economy in...
Italy offers fiscal breaks to PV projects built with EU-made solar modules
Rome: The Italian government published the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) 2 in the country's official journal on March...
Greece records hottest ever winter, raising fears of summer fires
Athens: This winter was the hottest on record for Greece, according to data analysed by Greek scientists, threatening the viability...
Chairman PRCS announces comprehensive relief efforts in Gwadar
Celina Ali Islamabad: In the wake of the recent heavy rainfall and consequential damages in Gwadar and other regions of...
Forging change: Breaking barriers through diversity and inclusivity conference makes strides for gender-inclusive solutions
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistani and international participants today concluded a four-day conference dedicated to driving gender-inclusive solutions to the world's...
Aid watchdog questions UK’s climate finance accounting
London: The United Kingdom has counted an additional £1.7 billion ($2.15 billion) towards its £11.6-billion climate finance target without giving...
Key event planned in Beijing, heralding a new chapter in the realm of electric mobility
Islamabad: In the heart of Beijing, China, a pivotal gathering is set to take place, heralding a new chapter in...
UK to quit ‘outdated’ fossil fuel friendly treaty
London: The U.K. will join a string of European countries in leaving a controversial energy treaty that has allowed fossil...
Italy adds 5.23GW of solar capacity in 2023, pushes total installed capacity above 30GW
Rome: Italy added 5.23GW of new solar PV capacity in 2023, according to trade association Italia Solare, significantly higher than...
Lack of rain leaves Italy gasping
Rome: A blanket of smog covers Milan, empty reservoir bake in Sicily and wine production is down in Piedmont as...
Climate finance accelerator roadshow showcases innovative Pakistani projects
Karachi: The UK-funded Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) Pakistan Investor Roadshow has kicked off its first day in Karachi showcasing eight...
Italy: Something very strange is happening to underground volcanoes
Brusssels: The Phlegraean Fields (also known in Italian as ‘Campi Flegrei’) is an active volcanic area located in the vicinity...
UK universities ramp up pressure on banks to cease financing of fossil fuels
London: Sixty UK universities and trusts, including Oxford and Cambridge, are the latest groups to add their call for banks...
Greece puts off inaugural green certificates auction – report
Athens: Greece’s maiden tender for Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs) will be postponed by at least two months due...
UK government expects bidders to return to offshore wind auction
Oslo: Britain has learned the lessons of last year's failed offshore wind auction and expects bidders will make a comeback...
Greece Has The Most Pleasant Climate In The World
A kiss from the sun and a warm breeze stroking your cheek in the middle of winter may just be...
Balochistan launches large scale solar project under CPEC
Beijing: The Balochistan government, with the support of Chinese government, has completed the solarization of 12 educational institutions, computer laboratories...
World’s first year-long breach of key 1.5C warming limit
London: For the first time, global warming has exceeded 1.5C across an entire year, according to the EU's climate service....
EU seeks to agree key path towards green industry goals
Brussels: European Union policymakers began final negotiations on Tuesday on new rules to promote local production of equipment for solar...
Greens pick veteran MEP duo to lead EU campaign
Lyon: The European Green Party on Saturday chose two of its most prominent EU lawmakers to steer its campaign for...
Poland to withdraw court cases against EU climate policies: Sources
Brussels: Poland will no longer take the EU to court to attempt to cancel numerous climate change policies, and is...
Greece hit record high green energy output last year
Athens: Greece hit a record high in wind, solar and hydroelectric energy output last year, its power grid operator IPTO...
Cool nights needed for olive trees in Greece
Athens: Winter has finally arrived in Greece, with temperatures dropping from 20 ºC to around 14 ºC in the south...
Hermit crabs are ‘wearing’ our plastic rubbish
Hermit crabs all over the world, which scavenge shells as armour for their bodies, are turning increasingly to plastic waste...
