ecns.cn (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.

Government of the Philippines (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…

World Meteorological Organization (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…

GABIK (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…

Rizwan Basir (2024-02-25). Climate change goals: it's only fair to cut developing nations some slack. scmp.com As temperatures rise across the globe, the harsh reality is that those who burn the least fossil fuels lack the wealth to deal with climate change's effects. The developing needs flexibility in their climate adaptation plans, and that includes the option to explore and extract fossil fuels to help alleviate poverty.

presstv.ir (2024-02-25). Pak-Iran gas pipeline recommences. presstv.ir In a significant step towards enhancing energy cooperation between Pakistan and Iran, Islamabad has given the green light for advancing much-delayed work on gas pipelines within its territory.

Cristen Hemingway Jaynes, EcoWatch. (2024-02-25). Switching To Biodegradable Plastics Could Slash CO2 Emissions. popularresistance.org Plastic pollution is one of the biggest global threats to the environment. Not only does it produce an enormous amount of waste, it breaks down to become the ubiquitous microplastics that contaminate drinking water, food and even the human body, while its production contributes to global heating. | A new study, "Replacing Traditional Plastics with Biodegradable Plastics: Impact on Carbon Emissions," has found that using biodegradable alternatives to replace traditional plastic products would lead to a substantial reduction in carbon dioxide emissions.