(2024-02-26). Research marks a step toward carbon-neutral future. ecns.cn A Chinese-led team has developed a carbon dioxide electrolysis system whose equipment has a longer life span and higher conversion efficiency. This could not only help tackle climate change but also dispose of hazardous spent lead-acid batteries.
(2024-02-26). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #1 on the Effects of El Niño as of 24 February 2024, 6AM. reliefweb.int 
Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | On 04 July 2023, climate monitoring and analyses indicated that the unusual warming of sea surface temperatures along the equatorial Pacific that was established in March 2023 further developed into a weak El Niño, and showed signs of strengthening in the following months. On 03 August 2023, warmer than average sea surface temperature anomalies across most of the central and eastern equatorial Pacific signified that a weak El Niño was present. On 05 September 2023, an increased positiv…
(2024-02-26). Burundi: Greater Horn of Africa is forecast to get above-average rainfall – March to May 2024. reliefweb.int Countries: Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania | Source: World Meteorological Organization | Wetter than-normal conditions are forecast across most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa in the forthcoming March to May rainy season, according to WMO's regional climate centre, the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC). | Affected areas include Kenya, Somalia, southern Ethiopia, South Sudan, Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda, and north-western Tanzania. | Whilst this is a welcome prospect for food security after the prolonged drought that grippe…
(2024-02-26). KZN, Transnet Pipelines meet to discuss areas of support. sanews.gov.za KZN, Transnet Pipelines meet to discuss areas of support | The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government is committed to supporting the Transnet Pipelines (TPL) in implementing interventions to address the challenges faced by the organisation. | KZN Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, made the commitment during a meeting held with Transnet Pipelines Acting Chief Executive, Sibongiseni Khathi. | The focus of the meeting was to provide the Premier with a comprehensive understanding of TPL's operations, emphasising the strategic significance of the fuel pipeline in safeguarding energy supply. | TPL, an operating division of Trans…