The UK has set ambitious goals to reduce its carbon emissions and improve energy independence. It aims to reach net zero emissions by 2050 and has set a target to decarbonize its electricity supplies by 2035. But, it lacks a clear strategy. Reaching net zero emissions by 2050 requires a significant scale-up of renewable power …
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In an effort to reduce carbon emissions in its industries, Germany plans to launch a subsidies program in April 2023, as the country looks to achieve its goal of carbon neutrality by 2045. The program will offer 15-year subsidies for energy-intensive industries, such as steel, cement, and chemicals industries, in exchange for reducing their carbon …
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British multinational oil and gas company BP has been making headlines for its renewable energy initiatives in recent years, but its strategy in renewables is now shifting. CEO Bernard Looney made a radical blueprint in 2020 to move the company away from fossil fuels. But in light of the war in Ukraine, the company has …
As the EU sets out to end sales of CO2-emitting cars in 2035, Germany is pushing for sales of internal combustion engines (ICEs) that run on e-fuels after that date. E-fuels, such as e-kerosene, e-methane, or e-methanol, are created by combining hydrogen produced from renewable or CO2-free power with CO2 emissions that have been absorbed. …
Japan has committed to providing financial and technological aid to assist ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries in their efforts to the decarbonization of their economies and tackle climate change. Tha country, which is seeking to become the leading hydrogen economy globally, hopes to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels such as coal and …
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Germany’s Transport Minister, Volker Wissing, expressed optimism on Monday that the European Union’s (EU) plan to phase out combustion engines could be resolved. Despite the hurdles encountered by the proposed ban, both sides are in constructive talks. They are consulting with countries to find agreement on the law. EU’s intent to prohibit internal combustion engines …
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After 15 years of discussions, negotiators from over 100 countries have finally reached an agreement on a U.N. treaty to protect the oceans. The legally binding pact aims to conserve and ensure the sustainable use of ocean biodiversity, which is under threat from pollution, acidification, and overfishing. The treaty is a crucial step in achieving …
Nations finally agree on a U.N. High Seas Biodiversity Pact to protect oceans Read More »
Latin America and the Caribbean are leading the way in solar power development, with a pipeline of projects that surpasses that of Europe and India. Although sun energy currently only generates a small percentage of the region’s electricity, the upcoming projects have the potential to increase solar energy supply by 70%. Solar energy in Latin …
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Norway is one of the world’s leading countries when it comes to green energy. The country has set ambitious goals to reduce its CO2 emissions by at least 40% by 2030 and become climate neutral by 2050. To achieve these targets, Norway has implemented several initiatives, including investing in renewable energy sources such as hydropower, …
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Vietnamese automaker VinFast has delivered its first batch of 45 electric vehicles (EVs) to customers in California, marking its foray into the US market. The company, a subsidiary of Vingroup JSC, shipped 999 cars to California in November 2021 but faced more than two months of delays in preparing them for delivery. VinFast has been …
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