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A bid for net-zero SMEs: The COP28 Presidency has partnered with the SME Climate Hub and We Mean Business Coalition to help small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the region put net-zero strategies into action, Wam reports. The collaboration is designed to allow startups with under 500 employees to make globally recognized climate pledges […]
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Ireland shows the world how a fossil-fuel phaseout is done
Ireland shows it's not all talk on fossil-fuel phase out: In one of the boldest climate action moves yet, Ireland has rejected the establishment of a new fossil fuel import facility due to climate concerns, Bloomberg reported. After taking into consideration policies outlined in Ireland’s energy and climate action plan, the country’s planning authority refused […]
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Climate change spells trouble for New York City’s weather
New York City storm was 20% wetter than usual due to climate change: New York City was drenched in a month’s worth of rain in a single day on Friday, The Guardian reports. A study by scientists at Climameter found that the storm that hit New York over the weekend was 10-20% wetter than it […]
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UAE: Possible testing ground for climate's next big thing?
Seeding the oceans with minerals to capture carbon is a rising star among efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change, Bloomberg reports. Vesta, a firm engaged in coastal carbon capture, sees the UAE and the Middle East as fertile ground for capturing CO2 cheaply and on a large scale. “What we’re looking for is […]
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OCTOBER 2023 2-5 October (Monday-Thursday): ADIPEC Decarbonization Accelerator, Abu Dhabi, UAE. 4 October (Wednesday): Arabia CSR Gala Awarding Ceremony, UAE. 4-5 October (Wednesday-Thursday): Future Sustainability Forum, Dubai, UAE. 9-10 October (Monday-Tuesday): Saudi Green Building Forum, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 10-11 October (Tuesday-Wednesday): Green Energy Africa Summit, Cape Town International Convention Centre 2, Cape Town, South Africa. […]
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TODAY: TotalEnergies is going to court over Uganda oil project + The UAE wants COP29, too
Good morning, wonderful people. It’s yet another busy news day today, with the news flow not looking ready to let up just yet. THE BIG CLIMATE STORY- The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has commissioned the 200 MW second unit of the parabolic basin complex in Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum solar park’s fourth […]
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Dewa commissions 200 MW second unit in fourth phase of UAE’s Al Maktoum solar park
Another step forward for Al Maktoum solar park: The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has commissioned the 200 MW second unit of the parabolic basin complex in Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum solar park’s fourth phase, Dewa said in a disclosure (pdf) to the DFM yesterday. The solar park is the world’s largest single-site […]
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Emirates + Shell ink agreement for SAF supply at airline’s Dubai hub
Emirates and Shell close SAF supply contract: The UAE’s national carrier, Emirates, has inked an agreement with ShellAviation for a 300k gallon supply of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for use at its hub in Dubai International Airport (DXB), according to a press release. The agreement will see the first SAF delivery taking place before […]
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