‘AI saved 1.5 billion liters of water, cut carbon emissions equivalent to 1 million trees in Saudi Arabia’
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Artificial intelligence (AI) has contributed to saving 150 million sheets of paper and conserving 1.5 billion...
‘Moment of truth’ for world-first plastic pollution treaty
Bangkok, Thailand - Plastic pollution litters our seas, our air and even our bodies, but negotiators face an uphill battle next...
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TotalEnergies, Adani Group set up JV for wind, solar power production in India
PARIS, FRANCE - French firm TotalEnergies and Indian group Adani unveiled plans on Wednesday to create a joint venture to develop wind...
- The JV will include wind and solar assets that Adani Green Energy Limited already operates and is building and developing in India.
- TotalEnergies has been developing renewable electricity production, with 19 GW of installed gross production capacity as of July 2023.
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Climate action an opportunity to create more equitable world: Almheiri
Dubai, UAE-- Terming climate action as an opportunity to create a more equitable and sustainable world, Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri,...
- The minister said the UAE believes that science, innovation and technology are the tools humanity needs to drive collective progress on climate action
- Almheiri asserted that COP28 is a chance to turn the world’s collective focus to conclude the first Global Stocktake of the Paris Agreement
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Three firefighters die in Turkey helicopter crash
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - Turkish divers searched on Sunday for the bodies of three firefighters who died when their helicopter crashed into...
- Turkey has funnelled resources into its emergency response efforts after being gripped by devastating fires in 2021.
- Global warming is changing weather patterns and contributing to a years-long drought across swathes of Turkey.
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California sues oil giants, alleges environment, climate-risks deception
The US state of California sued five of the world's largest oil companies, alleging the firms caused billions of dollars...
- The suit follows numerous other cases brought by US cities, counties and states against fossil fuel interests over the impact of climate change.
- The suit seeks the creation of an abatement fund to pay for future damages caused by climate disasters in California.
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Aid groups warn of outbreak of disease in Libya after floods
Several aid organizations have warned of the outbreak of disease in the port city of Derna, after Sunday's flood submerged...
- Islamic Relief has warned of a second humanitarian crisis from water-borne diseases and shortages of food
- The UN has made an appeal for more than $71 million to assist hundreds of thousands in need
UAE to meld climate change talks with interfaith harmony at COP28
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The UAE Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence and the COP28 Presidency have signed a Memorandum of...
- The UAE Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence will assist in organizing and overseeing the Faith Pavilion at COP28
- The platform aims to enhance global religious engagement to bolster climate action and address the climate crisis
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Emirates NBD Group invests in sustainability startup Erguvan
Dubai, UAE - Emirates NBD made an investment in Erguvan, a climate and financial technology venture aimed at providing financial...
- The investment was made via Deniz Ventures, an investment fund launched by DenizBank A.S., Türkiye, under the umbrella of Emirates NBD Innovation Fund
- The Group-wide fund was created to enable investments in FinTech, SustainTech and Tech companies and start-ups across Emirates NBD’s key markets
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Drought, fires threaten Lebanon’s northern forests
In the wake of a blistering and dry summer, residents of the mountainous Akkar region near the Syrian border are...
- A government official blamed the water shortages on both a lack of rain and rising demand
- Lebanon "doesn't have the logistical capabilities to deal with a huge fire," said Taleb, a resident
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UAE is 6th highest per capita consumer of solar energy in the world
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The UAE ranks among the top world leaders in solar energy use, according to a recent...
- The country has developed solar mega projects, including Shams, Noor Abu Dhabi and Al Dhafra in Abu Dhabi
- Masdar, the country’s leading renewable energy company, has played a key role in these projects
California firefighters use AI to battle wildfires
For several years firefighters have used a network of more than 1,000 cameras to monitor possible fire hotspots. Since the...
- Computers watching live feeds from Cleveland National Forest spotted what their algorithm had been taught to understand was a column of smoke
- Human operators were able to verify the machines were correct and alerted Captain Kris Yeary of Cal Fire, whose firefighters quickly extinguished the flames
‘AI saved 1.5 billion liters of water, cut carbon emissions equivalent to 1 million trees in Saudi Arabia’
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Artificial intelligence (AI) has contributed to saving 150 million sheets of paper and conserving 1.5 billion...
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Oman to expand production of green hydrogen to boost non-oil economy
Hong Kong - The government of Oman’s targets to expand local green hydrogen production could support key credit metrics, such as...
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TAQA, GS Inima and EWEC seal deal
Abu Dhabi's Shuweihat 4 desalination project secures $444 million.
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Climate threats haunt GCC’s economy and finance
The GCC faces a critical challenge as climate risks like extreme heat and water stress rise, potentially impacting the region's...
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London’s transport shifts gears with TfL’s cargo bike action plan
London, United Kingdom - On a busy north London street, plumber Ben Hume-Wright zipped through the heavy rush-hour traffic to his...
- Transport for London (TfL), the local government body responsible for most of the British capital's transport network, launched its first "Cargo Bike Action Plan" earlier this year
- The use of cargo bikes also increased during lockdown and encouraging their use chimes with Mayor Sadiq Khan's aim of a carbon net-zero city by 2030
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ENEC announces completion of Unit 4 of Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant
The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), the UAE's independent nuclear regulator, recently issued the Operating License for Unit 4...
- The three current commercially operating Units at Barakah, delivered in three consecutive years, are already generating more than 30TWh of zero-emission electricity every year.
- The Barakah Plant, a pivotal player in the international nuclear energy sector, boasts four APR-1400 units, marking it as one of the largest nuclear energy facilities globally.
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New platform to revolutionize global sustainability
World Wide Generation's and e& join hands to combine innovative technology and global collaboration to address critical environmental, social, and...
- World Wide Generation's and e& join hands to combine innovative technology and global collaboration to address critical environmental, social, and economic challenges.
- The G17Eco platform, powered by WWG, equips organizations to effectively access and utilize sustainability data, integrating solutions and finances for comprehensive reporting.