Lithium and lithium-ion batteries currently power devices including smartphones and electric cars and is currently the basis of storing solar and wind energy. The popularity of these batteries is due to their high energy density and efficiency and they are … Continue reading →
Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) says that, according to the ERA5 dataset, on 22 July 2024 the Earth experienced its warmest day since 1940 (when ERA5 data begins). On that day the Earth’s global average temperature reached a new record … Continue reading →
United Nations Association Climate and Oceans international network aims to promote sustainability, climate action, climate justice, ecosystem restoration, care for the environment and for nature. Their full Mission Statement can be found here. The network is affiliated to UNA-UK. It … Continue reading →
En-ROADS is a freely-available online simulator that provides policymakers, educators, businesses, the media, and the public with the ability to test and explore cross-sector climate solutions. En-ROADS is a global climate simulator that allows users to explore the impact that … Continue reading →
This video from Climate Home News explores the issues around energy transition, loss and damage finance, and carbon trading rules at this years Conference of the Parties (COP28) which begins today, 30 November 2023 in Dubai. Where does recent climate … Continue reading →
The Climate Dictionary produced by United Nations Development Programme in August 2023 is provides an everyday guide to understanding climate change. It seeks to bridge the gap between complex scientific jargon and the general public, making climate concepts accessible and … Continue reading →
In advance of the forthcoming UN Climate Ambition Summit, the Guardian asked more than 40 scientific experts from around the world about their view of the effects of climate change. The newspaper reports: They said that the rise in global … Continue reading →
United Nations Association Climate and Oceans network has created a Climate Action Platform aimed at promoting collective action to mitigate the impact of climate change. They are committed to raising awareness, promoting sustainability practices and advocating for policies that address … Continue reading →
On Monday 31 July the UK government confirmed plans to expand oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. UNA-UK’s Head of Policy, Enyseh Teimory, said: The Government’s decision to issue hundreds of new licenses for oil and gas drilling … Continue reading →
On 13 June 2023 the United Nations Security Council debated issues surrounding climate change, peace and security. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, said most United Nations peace operations have faced a deteriorating security and political environment over the past … Continue reading →