UK reverses oil drilling permission, drops coal mine defence after court ruling
Britain has reversed a decision to grant permission for an oil drilling operation and dropped its defence to…
Growing or shrinking: What the latest trends tell us about the world’s population
The global population reached nearly 8.2 billion by mid-2024 and is expected to grow by another two billion…
Natural disasters cost China $13 bln in January-June
Natural disasters such as flooding, drought and extreme temperatures cost China 93.16 billion yuan ($12.83 billion) in the…
UN chief calls for ‘dramatic shift’ to transform education worldwide
The global crisis in education needs a “dramatic shift” to shape a more peaceful, sustainable and just world,…
CPPE’s Muda Yusuf to chair Oriental News 2024 Summit on green economy transition
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Center for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), Muda Yusuf, is billed…
Aggressive climate action needed to preserve stocks’ value, paper says
Decision makers should pursue aggressive policies to bring climate change under control if they want to avoid losses…
Jaguar Land Rover to use Pirelli’s natural rubber tyres in sustainability push
British automaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will use natural rubber tyres made by Italian tyre manufacturer Pirelli (PIRC.MI), for…
Canada insurers investing in fossil fuels as climate risks grow, shareholder group says
Canada’s top property and casualty insurers have invested more than C$19.5 billion ($14.30 billion) in fossil fuels production…
Climate activists criticise $4.3trn fossil fuel investments
Climate activists in Germany have criticised major investors for continuing to invest billions in the oil, gas, and…
Earth’s hottest June on record
Last month was the hottest June since records began and the thirteenth month in a row to set a temperature record, according…