On January 26th, the UN-designated International Day of Clean Energy, the global community celebrated advancements in the transition to clean energy for the benefit of people and the planet. Forecasts indicate that renewable energy sources will surpass fossil fuels as the world's largest source of electricity generation this year, with prices continuing to decline
A round table was organized within the framework of the project "Advancing a National Adaptation Planning Process in Turkmenistan", implemented by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in partnership with the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan. The purpose of the round table was to present conceptual notes on climate change-related topics.
Turkmenistan and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have initiated a collaborative effort to introduce advanced technologies and expertise in land use monitoring and remote sensing.
Samsung has announced the launch of a new program called Galaxy Easy Compensation, which will allow users to sell their old smartphones without being obligated to purchase a new device.
Landsat 8 and 9, NASA's satellites, captured several images of the Caspian Sea's coastal zone from November 2022 to December 2024, which led to the discovery of a "phantom" or ephemeral island.
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the fastest-growing sectors in technology, leading to a significant increase in energy consumption by data centers.
Kazakhstan is actively working to restore the Aral Sea ecosystem.
– Forecast calculations provide for seven stages of field development – Irina Ilyinichna notes. – Innovative technologies, such as deep drilling and modern gas treatment systems that meet global standards, are already being actively used.
The American magazine "NSS News" published an article in its December 2024 issue about a French speleological expedition to Koytendag, which took place in April of the same year. The article details the expedition's objectives, the work carried out, and the unique discoveries made.
A massive piece of space debris fell recently in a Kenyan village. The metallic ring, weighing 500 kg and measuring 2.5 meters in diameter, is believed to be part of a rocket, although local officials have yet to determine its exact origin.
To mitigate its negative environmental impact, Microsoft has introduced the concept of "green components" (GreenSKUs). This concept involves the reuse of decommissioned server components
The researchers developed a new approach for more accurate analysis of these fluctuations. They used neural networks, along with data on Earth's magnetic field obtained from rock analyses. Data on solar eclipses were also used to track changes in the planet's rotation over millennia.
Caspian countries have extended the ban on commercial sturgeon fishing until 2025. The decision was made during the 8th session of the Commission for the Conservation, Rational Use of Aquatic Biological Resources of the Caspian Sea and Management of Their Joint Stocks, which was held in Astrakhan
The authors of the study believe that in order to make an informed decision regarding the final implementation of the project, a detailed comparison of alternative energy development options for Tajikistan should be conducted, taking into account the impact on nature and society. According to them, only such an approach will help choose the most effective option for completing the construction, which will minimize risks and enhance the economic return from the $6.4 billion investment required for the construction of the 335-meter-high dam.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) plans to provide technical support for a project aimed at implementing integrated renewable energy solutions to accelerate Turkmenistan’s "green" transformation. According to Trend, citing the ADB, the project will contribute to the country's environmental sustainability and strengthen its position in the global transition to renewable energy sources.
