By 2030, 84% of new buses may be electric

A new Bloomberg report sees electric drivetrains claiming a whopping 84% of all new vehicle sales by 2030. And the reason is that electric buses will have lower cost of ownership than their fossil fuel-powered counterparts.

Sweden on track to meet 2030 renewable energy goals this year

The Swedish Wind Power Association says they are on track to generate 18 terawatt-hours of electricity every year by the end of 2018, making it possible for the nation to reach its renewable energy goals 12 years early.

Ikea to ban single-use plastic, go 'climate positive' by 2030

Ikea just announced a bold update to its sustainability initiatives in an effort to become "people and planet positive" by 2030.

Electric Vehicle Sales Were Up Over 50 Percent in 2017

The International Energy Agency said as many as 220 million EVs could be on the road in 2030 — if governments adopt more ambitious environmental standards.

'Pay-as-you-throw' scheme to help recycling

A "pay-as-you-throw" system for household rubbish should be introduced by 2030 in UK, one of the biggest waste firms has said. Weighing domestic waste would help drive a revolution in recycling.

Space Telescopes That Could Fly by the 2030s

With the recent launch of TESS and the JWST scheduled to launch by 2020 - a lot of attention has been focused on the next-generation space telescopes that will be taking to space in the coming years.

The EU Just Took a Major Step Toward Cutting Food Waste in Half by 2030

The European Parliament backed a law urging member states to halve food waste by 2030, requiring them to report food waste levels yearly from 2020 and provide incentives for collecting and redistributing unsold food.

Finland Plans to Ban Coal by 2029, One Year Ahead of Schedule

The Scandinavian powerhouse aims to completely eliminate coal dependency by 2029, one year ahead of its previous goal of 2030, environment minister said Tuesday.

SoftBank, Saudi Arabia Announce Massive Solar Power Project

The project will create 100,000 jobs, reduce Saudi Arabia's dependence on oil for its electricity, which it can sell internationally instead, and will generate 200 gigawatts of electricity by 2030.

China is Working on a Powerful Rocket That Could Launch by 2030

China plans to create new classes of heavy rockets in future, these include the Long March 9 rocket, a three-stage, super-heavy rocket that would allow for crewed missions to the Moon.

Ireland planning €22 billion injection into low-carbon economy

The Irish Government has announced plans to spend €22 billion over the next four years to aid the country’s journey to a low-carbon and climate resilient economy.

Cuba Praised for Its Renewable Energy Efforts

An EU official noted “with satisfaction” Cuba’s ambitious goal of having 24 percent of their energy from renewable sources by 2030.

Report Finds World's Strongest Antibiotics Are Being Fed To Chickens

A report led by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism reveals that thousands of tonnes of colistin – what medics refer to as the “last hope antibiotic” – is being shipped to countries like India for use in livestock farming.

EU unveils plan to make all plastic packaging recyclable by 2030

The EU wants to make all plastic packaging recyclable, reduce single-use plastic and restrict microplastics. The plan would "lay the foundations for a new plastic economy."

China announces plans for 6.6 million-hectare reforestation project

The government of China has announced its plans to plant forests in 2018 that will occupy at least 6.6 million hectares, equivalent to the size of Ireland.