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2024 could be world's hottest year as June breaks records
Greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels are the main cause of climate change.
Mon Jul 08 2024
![[COLUMNIST] The underrated essential for Malaysia’s future [COLUMNIST] The underrated essential for Malaysia’s future](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720064337_tbThorbjrnFors.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The underrated essential for Malaysia’s future
Energy efficiency is an important step towards a sustainable energy future.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![South Korean court hears children's climate change case against government South Korean court hears children's climate change case against government](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713868085_trialstarts.jpg)
South Korean court hears children's climate change case against government
The proceeding is Asia's first such climate-related litigation, the plaintiffs said, which includes four petitions by children and infants.
Tue Apr 23 2024
![Out of step: Why sneakers and sportswear still lag on sustainability Out of step: Why sneakers and sportswear still lag on sustainability](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41705650472_TBSneakerjpg.jpg)
Out of step: Why sneakers and sportswear still lag on sustainability
Sportswear, athleisure and sneakers are big business, but recycling them is tricky as they depend on fossil fuel-based materials.
Sat Jan 20 2024
![ANALYSIS - The secret to a successful energy transition? Put people first ANALYSIS - The secret to a successful energy transition? Put people first](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81622119746_Studentclimatecha.jpg)
ANALYSIS - The secret to a successful energy transition? Put people first
The big question for 2024 is how to transition away from climate-heating fossil fuels in their energy systems quickly and fairly.
Sat Jan 13 2024
![Nations strike deal at COP28 to transition away from fossil fuels Nations strike deal at COP28 to transition away from fossil fuels](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81701429911_SultanAhmedAlJabe.jpg)
Nations strike deal at COP28 to transition away from fossil fuels
COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber called the deal "historic" but added that its true success would be in its implementation.
Wed Dec 13 2023
![COP28 heads for overtime as countries wrangle over fossil fuels COP28 heads for overtime as countries wrangle over fossil fuels](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41702378590_TBMajidAlSuwaidi.jpg)
COP28 heads for overtime as countries wrangle over fossil fuels
Negotiators from the nearly 200 countries at the Dubai summit are attempting to agree on a global plan of action to limit climate change.
Tue Dec 12 2023
![COP28: Can 'carbon capture' keep fossil fuels viable? COP28: Can 'carbon capture' keep fossil fuels viable?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61702369770_TBUnitedNations.jpg)
COP28: Can 'carbon capture' keep fossil fuels viable?
Many large countries say they intend to achieve net-zero in part by using "carbon capture and storage" (CCS).
Tue Dec 12 2023
![New COP28 draft deal stops short of fossil fuel 'phase out' New COP28 draft deal stops short of fossil fuel 'phase out'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702353802_TBUnitedNations.jpg)
New COP28 draft deal stops short of fossil fuel 'phase out'
COP28 climate change summit heads into final stretch.
Tue Dec 12 2023
![COP28 enters crunch time with countries at odds over fossil fuels COP28 enters crunch time with countries at odds over fossil fuels](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81701730971_TBCOP.jpg)
COP28 enters crunch time with countries at odds over fossil fuels
U.N. climate chief Simon Stiell warned that "each step back from the highest ambition will cost countless millions of lives".
Mon Dec 11 2023
![What to watch at COP28 on Monday What to watch at COP28 on Monday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61701607919_COPUAE.jpg)
What to watch at COP28 on Monday
The COP28 presidency is expected to release a new draft text of what would be a hoped-for final deal from the summit.
Mon Dec 11 2023
![How electric vehicles are accelerating the end of the oil age How electric vehicles are accelerating the end of the oil age](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61700738641_TBEV.jpg)
How electric vehicles are accelerating the end of the oil age
Growing sales of electric vehicles in recent years have led forecasters to speed their projections for when global oil use will peak.
Sat Dec 09 2023
![AI might help meet COP28 climate targets - but at what cost? AI might help meet COP28 climate targets - but at what cost?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684827673_TBartificialintelli.jpg)
AI might help meet COP28 climate targets - but at what cost?
Machine learning tools could accelerate action on everything from reducing fossil fuel emissions to preparing for disaster threats.
Sat Dec 09 2023
![Cut fossil fuel use to save millions of lives, health experts say Cut fossil fuel use to save millions of lives, health experts say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51701862507_COP.jpg)
Cut fossil fuel use to save millions of lives, health experts say
Countries must put people's health at the centre of their plans to fight climate change and phase out fossil fuels.
Fri Dec 08 2023
![COP28 leader urges nations to get out of 'comfort zones' COP28 leader urges nations to get out of 'comfort zones'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41702028510_TBUnitedNations.jpg)
COP28 leader urges nations to get out of 'comfort zones'
With five days left before the conference's scheduled end on Dec. 12, country ministers are joining the deliberations on Friday.
Fri Dec 08 2023