Keywords: EMISSIONS


Casablanca launches climate action plan with World Bank support to accelerate urban resilience

Casablanca has officially entered a new phase of its environmental transformation by launching the development of the Casablanca Climate Plan (PCC), a long-term strategy designed to strengthen the city's resilience to climate change while supporting sustainable urban growth. Backed by the World Bank,......

Morocco ranks 136th in 2026 environmental performance index

Morocco has been ranked 136th out of 177 countries in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index (EPI), according to a report produced by Yale and Columbia universities. The country scored 33.11 points out of 100, placing it 13th among countries in the Middle East and North Africa region. Estonia topped......

EU proposes three-year delay on methane emissions penalties for energy importers

The European Commission has proposed postponing financial penalties linked to methane emissions reporting by three years, offering temporary regulatory flexibility to fossil fuel importers while maintaining the bloc's broader climate objectives. Under the proposal, companies importing natural gas,......

The hidden environmental cost of artificial intelligence: The race to cut energy use and emissions

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is transforming industries, boosting productivity, and reshaping the global digital economy. However, behind the remarkable progress in AI capabilities lies a growing environmental challenge: the increasing demand for energy, water, and computing resources......

European Union accelerates plan to electrify its economy

The European Union is stepping up efforts to accelerate the electrification of its economy as part of its long-term strategy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, strengthen industrial competitiveness, and achieve its climate objectives. The European Commission has presented a new action plan that aims......

EU countries challenge new carbon pricing plan for fuel as climate policy debate intensifies

A group of European Union countries is calling for a rethink of a planned carbon pricing system for transport fuels, raising new questions over the future direction of the bloc’s climate policy. Ten member states, including Italy and Poland, have expressed concerns about the proposed measure,......

Global carbon emissions rise 1.1% in 2025 as U.S. drives increase

Global carbon dioxide emissions from the energy sector increased by 1.1% in 2025, highlighting the ongoing challenges facing the global energy transition despite continued investment in renewable energy and low-carbon technologies. According to a joint report released by the Energy Institute, Ember,......

Global airlines face carbon compliance costs that could exceed $127 billion by 2035

Global airlines are expected to face a significant increase in carbon compliance costs over the next decade as demand for carbon credits continues to outpace supply. Industry estimates suggest that cumulative spending on carbon offsets could exceed $127 billion between 2024 and 2035, placing growing......

UN Chief António Guterres Calls for Greater Transparency on AI’s Climate Impact

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has called on global artificial intelligence companies to increase transparency regarding the environmental impact of their operations, particularly the growing energy demands of AI infrastructure. Speaking during London Climate Action......