Tuesday, 12 May 2026 15:30 Head of Iran’s Department of Environment Shina Ansari told reporters that Iran is as sensitive about protecting the environmental health of the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman as it is about preserving the historical name of the Persian Gulf. Source link
Few things beat breakfast in the bush. We were in the Mallee forest near Lake Gilles, about five hours north-west of Adelaide, and more or less halfway across Australia. But although I am famous for enjoying my food, I love birds even more. And so when my guide Steve Potter detected a repetitive whistling call…
Today’s ESG Updates Norway Pauses UNEP Funding: Norway has halted key funding to the UN Environment Programme, increasing uncertainty around delayed global plastic treaty negotiations that are now expected to resume in 2027. Saudi Aramco Shifts Exports: Saudi Aramco is rerouting up to 70% of crude exports through Red Sea infrastructure amid Strait of Hormuz…
Federal budget cuts to national pest and weed control programs have been labelled “savage” and “tragic” as feral animal numbers rise across the country. Nearly $200 million will be cut over five years from agriculture, fisheries and forestry and redirected towards other policy “priorities” within the portfolio. Federal budget 2026: Stay up to date with…
Major EU economies send only junior officials to informal summit in Cyprus Source link
The European Commission is opening up the Birds and Habitats Directives – cornerstones of EU nature conservation since 1979 and 1992 – to a public consultation that will run for two and a half months, against a backdrop of an ongoing deregulation drive. The 2000 Water Framework Directive, seen as the third pillar of the…
Europe has ‘failed on both counts’ in pursuit of diversification and security of supply, analyst warns Source link
Date published: 12 May 2026 Northern Ireland businesses are being encouraged by DAERA to find out how they can access a UK Government funding stream to drive innovation around decarbonisation in the maritime sector. An event will take place later this month in Belfast on the UK Government’s £271 million investment to develop green boat fuel and…
Like fossil fuels, biofuels release carbon dioxide emissions during combustion. However, some of these emissions can be partly offset by reductions in greenhouse gas emissions elsewhere in the fuel’s lifecycle. For crop-based feedstocks, plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as they grow, which can offset some of the emissions released when the fuel is…
ORGANISERS of Henley Festival say they will “keep moving in the right direction” after outlining a range of measures aimed at reducing its environmental impact. They said they will place a strong focus on cutting waste, reusing materials and making more sustainable choices across the site. Chief executive Jo Bausor said the appointment of Marija…
