Climate activists around the world have been employing increasingly disruptive tactics to draw awareness toward environmental abuses they believe pose a threat to the planet. Their methods, which have included blocking traffic, occupying vessels and defacing art, have been met with varying responses from law enforcement, lawmakers and the general public. “We’ve tried every other…

China’s biggest onshore wind power project, operated by the state-owned China General Nuclear Power Corporation, is now fully operational in Inner Mongolia. With 701 wind turbines boasting a total installed capacity of 3 million kilowatts, the facility aims to produce 10 billion kilowatt-hours annually, significantly cutting standard coal consumption by 2.96 million tons and reducing…

Lebanon’s internationally renowned cedars are in danger of being lost by the next century, according to some ecologists. Known for their beauty and sacredness to many in the Christian faith, these evergreens are mentioned 103 times in the Bible. Amongst the cedars in the northern part of the country, Lebanese Christians gather each year at…

Wind power could produce more electricity than coal by 2026, according to Gavin Maguire’s commentary piece for Reuters. Data from think tank Ember revealed that coal-fired electricity generation was 60% greater than that of wind in the first 10 months of 2023. However, that lead could shrink as companies are closing coal plants and pivoting…

During the COP 28 United Nations Climate Change Conference in the United Arab Emirates, conference president Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber announced a commitment aimed at curbing methane gas emissions. Methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, has been a focal point for climate advocacy groups urging nations to decrease emissions amid rising global temperatures. Straight Arrow News…

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt warned Tuesday, Nov. 28, that artificial intelligence could pose a danger to humanity within the next five to 10 years. At the Axios AI+ Summit in Washington, D.C., Schmidt said he worries about “the point at which the computer can start to make its own decisions to do things.” Schmidt…

Efforts to ban new gas-powered vehicle sales in the United States encountered a hurdle this week. While an increasing number of states are passing legislation to implement new clean vehicle standards by 2035, amid opposition Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has opted to pump the brakes on his state’s participation in the growing movement. “Disappointed not…

Ocean Census has launched its latest subsea mission off the coast of Tenerife, Spain, one of the largest Canary Islands. Its science director, professor Alex Rogers, says the United Nations climate summit decision-makers must “act now” before global warming leads to entire marine species and their habitats becoming extinct. The Canary Islands, particularly Tenerife, are…

In the midst of the Pacific Ocean, environmental activists from Greenpeace are protesting against independent scientists conducting research on behalf of The Metals Company, whose stated goal is to become the world’s leading supplier of metallic resources needed for green energy initiatives. The conflict is centered around deep sea mining research to determine the feasibility…

Are oil and gas exporters planning to use this week’s United Nations climate conference, COP28, to negotiate fossil fuel sales? That’s what European lawmakers and climate activists claim following reports of leaked documents from the leaders of COP28, which said the United Arab Emirates strategically positioned itself as the climate summit host to lobby for…