Ships trigger high and unexpected methane emissions

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Ship traffic in shallow areas, such as ports, can trigger significant methane emissions simply by passing through the water. The researchers in a study, led by Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, observed twenty times higher methane emissions in the shipping lane compared to nearby undisturbed areas. Despite the fact that methane is a greenhouse gas that is 27 times as powerful as carbon dioxide, these emissions are often overlooked with today’s measurement methods.

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Carmakers flourish, not suffer, and delay clean mobility

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A new SOMO study shows that Europe’s automotive sector is neither in crisis nor needs urgent state support. In reality, the EU’s car industry is highly profitable, politically influential, and a major obstacle to climate action.

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Call for restrictions on patents on seeds

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In a joint position paper, the German organic producer, Bioland, together with a score of organizations, is calling for significant restrictions regarding patents on seeds.
As stated in the position paper, the signatories are calling for patents on plants obtained from conventional breeding (random mutagenesis) to be prohibited, as well as on plants obtained from new genetic engineering (NGTs) if their characteristics also occur in nature. In addition, they propose a general exclusion from patent law for breeding (breeders’ exemption), which would also apply if further patents are granted.

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Clean energy investments beat fossils by far, China leads

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China cements its position as the world’s single largest investor in energy, while solar PV is attracting more capital than any other technology, new IEA report shows.

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Earth Overshoot Day 2025 on July 24

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Earth Overshoot Day 2025 lands on July 24, the date when humanity will have used up nature’s entire annual budget of ecological resources and services, according to Global Footprint Network, the international sustainability organization that pioneered the Ecological Footprint, and York University, which now produces the National Footprint and Biocapacity Accounts under the governance of FoDaFo.

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The Hidden Climate Majority: How Misperceptions Are Holding Us Back

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A wave of new research shows that the world is far more united on climate action than most people think. Across countries, cultures, and political divides, there is deep and widespread support for stronger climate measures—but this support is hidden by a major perception gap. People wrongly believe they are in the minority, which holds back action, conversation, and policy progress. Correcting that misunderstanding could unlock a tipping point for global climate momentum.

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Climate TRACE introduces Real-Time Climate Data

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Climate TRACE, a coalition backed by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, released the first-ever monthly global greenhouse gas emissions report based on direct, real-time observation using satellites, sensors, and AI. This marks a dramatic shift from traditional, slow, and often self-reported emissions inventories.

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IEA Report: Energy and AI, the big story of the energy future

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Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform the energy sector in the coming decade, driving a surge in electricity demand from data centres around the world while also unlocking significant opportunities to cut costs, enhance competitiveness and reduce emissions, according to a major new report from the IEA.

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The Battery Race: Which Technology Will Power the Future at Scale?

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As the world embraces clean energy, the spotlight has shifted to the next big challenge—how to store it. From solar-powered homes to electric vehicles and entire national grids, the need for efficient, scalable, and sustainable battery technologies is more significant than ever. In 2025, several battery innovations are emerging as frontrunners, but only a few show real promise for wide-scale adoption. So, which one is most likely to win the race?

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Disease X and the next virus threat: when will a new pandemic hit?

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The threat of a new pandemic, caused by a novel virus or disease X, is real. A combination of global factors creates an environment conducive to the emergence and spread of infectious diseases. These factors include ecological, societal, and geopolitical drivers, which are increasingly interconnected. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is not a question of if but when it strikes.

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