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EU sets CO2 storage obligations for oil and gas firms to hit 2030 climate targets

The European Commission has adopted a new regulation requiring oil and gas producers to contribute to developing large-scale carbon dioxide (CO2) storage infrastructure across the European Union.

“Cataclysmic” health emergency following Pakistan floods

The Pakistan floods have brought on a double burden of communicable, and non-communicable diseases, fuelling more inequality and health disparities.

How did past societies handle the impacts of climate change?

Impacts of climate change on past human societies over the past 5000 years offer lessons for current global warming preparation.

Going green: transport innovation in the face of climate change

How transport innovations and developments will shape our futures despite the challenges of climate change.

Effect of heat and drought on food security and agricultural production

Maize is affected by abiotic stresses, including extreme heat and drought, which is exacerbated by climate change.

Genetically modified rice to tackle climate-induced food shortages

Genetically modified rice could be used to lessen food shortages caused by climate change, as salt tolerance allows it to grow in warmer conditions.

90% of the world’s population will be affected by compound heat and drought

Global warming is projected to intensify compound heat and drought hazards tenfold, as rising temperatures are projected around the world.

How the demolition industry can address climate change targets

Ben Griffiths, SHE and Operations Director, Rye Demolition, looks at how the demolition industry can address climate change targets.

The future for travel emissions and the aftermath of COP27

Dr Susanne Etti, global environmental impact manager at Intrepid Travel, attended COP27 – here are her reflections on what’s been achieved, what’s failed, and where travel emissions go from here.

Making good go further in social value is vital: key trends for 2023

Here, Guy Battle the CEO at Social Value Portal identifies some key social value trends he expects to see during 2023

Climate-smart healthcare: Resilience against climate health threats

Mireia Figueras Alsius, Climate Officer at Health Care Without Harm Europe, directs our thoughts towards climate-smart healthcare, including comments on extreme weather events.

Making a step towards greener transportation

VolkerSmart Technologies discuss the necessities of greener transportation, stating that EVCPs will play a major part in tackling the climate crisis.

We can’t protect our climate without ocean action

Steve Trent, CEO and Co-Founder of the Environmental Justice Foundation, argues that we can’t protect our climate without ocean action.

Seagrass can reduce coastal erosion by 70%

According to research from the University of Gothenburg, seagrass can bind its root mats to the sand and reduce cliff erosion by up to 70%.

Climate change: The true possibilities of impact business

Matt Meyer, Chief Executive, Taylor Vinters, uncovers the true possibilities of impact business in light of climate change solutions.

Public sector decarbonisation: Navigating PSDS funding

Steve Wilkinson, Head of Commercial Projects at Cenergist, explores public sector decarbonisation, in particular, how organisations can successfully navigate PSDS Funding.

Reaching Net Zero: A landmark commitment, two years on

Richard Hilson, Principal Consultant, Sustainable Healthcare, Gemserv, shares his view on the NHS Reaching Net Zero, a landmark commitment.

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