Tag: Climate change

InnovationScience

Egypt Forges Historic Research Partnership With EU Through Horizon Europe Access

Egypt has officially become an associated member of Horizon Europe, the EU’s flagship research programme. The agreement enables Egyptian researchers to lead projects and access €93.5bn in funding alongside European counterparts, strengthening scientific ties between the regions.

Landmark Agreement Opens EU Research Programme

Egypt has officially joined the Horizon Europe programme as an associated country, according to reports from the EU-Egypt Summit in Brussels. The agreement, signed by high-level officials from both regions, grants Egyptian researchers, universities, and innovators full access to the European Union’s flagship research and innovation initiative.

by Gabriel Novak
BusinessEnergy

Energy Transition Stalls as Fossil Fuels Surge, Experts Report

The global energy transition has dramatically slowed as fossil fuel consumption surges, according to industry analysis. Natural gas and coal are experiencing unexpected growth while net-zero commitments fade from prominence. Energy experts point to multiple geopolitical and economic factors reshaping global energy priorities.

Shift in Energy Landscape

The optimistic push toward net-zero emissions that dominated climate discussions just a few years ago has significantly diminished, according to recent analysis from energy experts. Sources indicate that while renewable energy continues to expand, fossil fuels—particularly natural gas and coal—are experiencing substantial growth worldwide.

by Gabriel Novak
BusinessSustainability

Oatly Attributes US Sales Decline to Negative Climate Messaging and Market Shifts

Oatly’s chief executive claims negative climate change messaging has turned US consumers away from sustainable products. The plant-based milk industry reportedly declined 5% while dairy sales grew, according to industry analysis.

Market Challenges for Plant-Based Alternatives

Oatly’s leadership has identified what they describe as “doom and gloom” climate talk and widespread sustainability messaging as contributing factors to declining US sales of plant-based dairy alternatives. According to reports, the oat drink manufacturer’s chief executive Jean-Christophe Flatin stated that negative environmental communication has discouraged American consumers from choosing sustainable products.

by Aaron Blake
PolicySustainability

Global Climate Summit Marks Critical Midpoint for Paris Agreement Commitments

The upcoming COP30 climate summit represents a pivotal moment in global climate action, serving as the halfway assessment point for Paris Agreement commitments. With 2025 marking the deadline for updated national climate plans, this Brazil-hosted conference carries heightened significance for global warming mitigation efforts.

Critical Climate Assessment Point Approaches

Global climate efforts face a crucial evaluation point as the COP30 summit approaches, with sources indicating this year’s conference represents the halfway mark to 2030 climate targets established under the Paris Agreement. The summit comes at what analysts suggest is a decisive moment for international cooperation on climate change mitigation.

by Aaron Blake
Climate ChangeSustainability

Wood Vaulting Emerges as Promising Climate Solution with Potential to Remove Billions of Tons of CO2 Annually

Researchers suggest wood vaulting could remove 12 billion tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere annually. Several startups have already begun implementing this low-tech approach to carbon sequestration through biomass burial projects across the United States.

Simple Climate Solution Gains Scientific Backing

Wood vaulting, a surprisingly straightforward approach to carbon sequestration, could potentially remove 12 billion tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere every year, according to a recent study published in Nature Geoscience. The technique involves collecting and burying woody biomass to prevent decomposition, effectively diverting carbon from the fast-paced biological cycle into the much slower geological carbon cycle.

by Aaron Blake
EnergyInfrastructure

Netherlands Grid Congestion Crisis Threatens Economic Growth Amid Renewable Energy Push

Thousands of Dutch companies are stuck on waiting lists for electricity connections as the country’s rapid renewable energy transition overwhelms its power grid. Grid operator Tennet plans €200 billion in upgrades while congestion costs the economy up to €35 billion annually.

Grid Congestion Reaches Critical Levels

The Netherlands’ ambitious renewable energy drive is creating severe electrical grid congestion that’s hampering economic growth and leaving thousands of companies waiting years for power connections, according to reports. Sources indicate that 8,000 companies are currently waiting to feed electricity into the grid, while another 12,000 await permission to increase their power usage.

by Gabriel Novak