Today marks the release of the final installment of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report (AR6), an eight-year long undertaking from the world’s most authoritative scientific body on climate change. Drawing on the findings of 234 scientists on the physical science of climate change, 270 scientists on impacts, adaptation and vulnerability […]
All-Time High Global Subsidies on Fossil Fuels in 2022 Highlighted Difficulties in Energy Transformation whilst Lowering Electricity Tariffs – EQ Mag
Despite comprehending urgency in mitigation for climate change that requires swift actions in energy and industry transformations, governments of various countries still managed to arrive at an all-time high in subsidization for fossil fuel energy at US$1 trillion during 2022. The International Energy Agency (IEA)’s survey shows that governments of various countries are successively proposing […]
ADVISORY: IPCC Scientists and WRI Experts Preview IPCC Report on Climate Change – EQ Mag
WASHINGTON : On Monday, March 20, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will release the capstone of an eight-year long series of climate science papers, collectively known as the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6). The synthesis report will combine findings from the IPCC’s three working groups to offer the world’s best understanding of the physical […]
How a tax break meant to curb climate change could make it worse – EQ Mag
Green hydrogen is branded a zero-carbon superfuel. But at the behest of big energy firms, new subsidies could go to a product with a much different climate profile. The promise of a powerful new fuel that can be used to run such things as steel mills or heavy construction equipment without any greenhouse gas emissions […]
‘Fight climate change, not each other,’ says UAE COP28 leader to activists – EQ Mag
The United Arab Emirates’ pick to lead the upcoming COP28 climate talks in Dubai called on the world to fight climate change, not each other, addressing the anger activists felt over his selection. Sultan al-Jaber, the CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., also described the upcoming United Nations negotiations as an unprecedented opportunity to […]
Green credit programme will help mitigate climate change and ensure ecosystem sustainability – EQ Mag
Fighting Climate Change: Ruthenium Complexes for Carbon Dioxide Reduction to Valuable Chemicals – EQ Mag
A novel technology facilitates hydride transfer to carbon dioxide, converting it into formic acid at a high turnover number Excessive use of fossil fuels leads to undesired carbon dioxide (CO2) generation, accelerating climate change. One way to tackle this is by converting CO2 into value-added chemicals. On this front, researchers have recentlyutilized a novel redox […]
Study links use of electric vehicles with lower air pollution, better health – EQ Mag
Washington [US] : Electric vehicles are touted as a crucial tool for reducing emissions and combating climate change, but research on the dual advantages of lower air pollution and better health has been largely speculative. A team of researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC have now begun to document the actual impact […]
CO2 removal solutions: A buyer’s perspective – EQ Mag
As climate change impact becomes increasingly apparent, the adoption of decarbonization commitments is accelerating. Companies are acting rapidly and decisively to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and neutralize residual emissions. It’s becoming clear that keeping the rise in global temperatures below 1.5°C will need an increased focus on CO2 removal (CDR)—taking CO2 out of the atmosphere through […]
Net zero: Next moves for CEOs – EQ Mag
How leaders can invest in a sustainable future and navigate near-term energy pressures successfully. Net zero doesn’t have to mean zero sum. In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey partner Anna Moore and senior partner Humayun Tai talk to global editorial director Lucia Rahilly about the “devilish duality” leaders have faced since the outbreak […]