Al-Baha goes dark: Saudi city observes ‘green hour’ to cut carbon emissions | World News

[ad_1] Al-Baha switched off non-essential lights in 28 buildings for one hour to promote energy conservation/Image: SPA Al-Baha turned off non-essential lights for an hour as part of a local drive to spread awareness about energy use and environmental protection.In Saudi Arabia, Al-Baha Municipality switched off lights across parts of the city on Friday as […]

2 students found dead inside car in Ohio’s Franciscan University, carbon monoxide poisoning suspected

[ad_1] Two students at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio were found dead inside a vehicle on campus on Monday afternoon, prompting an investigation by local authorities.The students were identified as Luke Reimer, 20, of Indian Shores, Florida, and Mary Mich, 20, of Downingtown, Pennsylvania, both juniors at the private Catholic university. Early indications suggest […]

Prince William grilled for flying 8,800 km to receive climate award in Brazil: ‘Enjoying private jets while lecturing on carbon footprints’

[ad_1] Prince William’s visit to Brazil for his Earthshot Prize has stirred a row, with social media accusing him of hypocrisy over his carbon footprint. The Prince of Wales travelled roughly 8,800 kilometres to Rio de Janeiro for this year’s Earthshot events, which are being held just days before the COP30 climate conference begins in […]

Gas leak at Indian restaurant in Sydney: 1 dead, 7 injured; authorities detect Carbon Monoxide at scene

[ad_1] Representative image (AI-generated) A 25-year-old man has died and seven others, including police officers, have been hospitalised following a suspected gas leak at Haveli Indian Restaurant in Riverstone, north-west Sydney, on Tuesday morning.Emergency services were called to the restaurant on Garfield Road around 9:15 am after the owner reported a welfare concern. Responding officers […]

Norway launches flagship large-scale carbon capture and storage project

[ad_1] The liquefied CO2 (LCO2) carrier Northern Pioneer of Northern Lights (Image credit: AFP) Norway on Tuesday launched a flagship carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, a technology seen as crucial to curbing climate change but struggling to find a viable economic model.Bearing the English name for the Vikings’ wooden ships, the Longship project involves […]

UN shipping body approves global carbon pricing system

[ad_1] LONDON: Member states of the International Maritime Organization have voted in favour of a global pricing system to help curb maritime carbon emissions, the UN shipping body announced Friday.From 2028, all ships will be required to use a less carbon-intensive fuel mix or face financial penalties, the IMO said.The carbon pricing measure must now […]

Gas prices set to drop significantly in Canada as Carbon Tax ends April 1

[ad_1] As of April 1, the federal consumer carbon price in Canada comes to an end, and Canadians may see a noticeable change at the gas pump. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.com, shared with Global News that the cessation of the carbon tax could lead to a significant decrease in gas […]