Climate

New Zealand aims to achieve 100% renewable electricity with the launch of $1.2 Billion climate fund

The New Zealand Government has partnered with private investor BlackRock to establish a NZ$2 billion ($1.2 billion) climate fund to achieve the goal of becoming the first country in the world with 100% renewable electricity.

IAEA and partners launch contest for startups to combat climate crisis using AI

UN organizations have joined forces to announce a ground-breaking initiative, the "AI for Good Contest for Startups" aimed at harnessing the potential of AI to combat climate change's impact on food security and sustainable water resources.

France bans short-haul flights in push for climate-friendly train travel

France has banned domestic short-haul flights where train alternatives exist amid French Government’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions. The law comes into force two years after lawmakers initially voted to phase out routes that can be traveled by train in...

Sweden building world’s first permanent electrified road to charge EVs while driving

Sweden is set to build the world's first permanent electrified road for Electric Vehicles (EVs) to charge while driving which could pave the way for more sustainable transport solutions, as it is expected to lead to an expansion of...

France bans use of disposable tableware at fast food restaurants from January 2023

Fast food restaurants in France will stop using disposable containers, plates, cups and tableware for customers from January 1 as part of the French government's efforts to combat waste and encourage recycling.

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Trump says should be ‘mandatory’ for Muslim countries to join Abraham Accords as part of Iran deal

U.S. President Donald Trump has called for several Muslim-majority countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, and Turkey, to join the Abraham Accords as part of any future agreement with Iran