Global energy-related CO2 emissions hit a record high in 2022, with the International Energy Agency (IEA) reporting a 0.9% increase to a total of 36.8 billion tons. Renewable energy sources like solar and wind, as well as the growing use of electric vehicles, helped offset the impact of increased coal and oil use. But scientists …
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The U.S. Energy Department has announced that rural communities and tribal nations without reliable access to energy will receive over $300 million to develop clean and affordable energy sources. The funding was made possible by a bipartisan infrastructure law that President Joe Biden signed in 2021. The law earmarked $300 million for remote communities with …
Germany has requested that the European Union consider drafting new regulations that would allow the sale of combustion engine vehicles in Europe even after the EU’s deadline for zero-emission cars. The EU has mandated that all new vehicles must have zero emissions by 2035. This regulation is intended to speed up Europe’s transition to electric …
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Europe’s transition to renewables has been a key factor in reducing its dependence on imported fossil fuels. The continent has made significant progress in this area, with the share of renewable energy in the EU’s final energy consumption rising from 17.5% in 2019 to 18.9% in 2020. Wind and solar energy have been the main …
Europe’s energy security situation improved a year after the first shock after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Despite Russia’s decision to cut gas pipeline supplies to Europe, the continent appears to be in a position to avert fuel shortages. It may be said that Europe had ended this winter more or less comfortably. Europe has been …
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently reported that emissions of harmful pollutants from U.S. power plants decreased in 2022 due to the industry’s shift from coal to natural gas. Despite a 2% increase in energy demand in the lower 48 states of the U.S. in 2022, nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide emissions decreased by 4% …
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Europe emerges from a mild winter with gas storage near record levels. But it must prepare for another pricey race to tank energy sources on the global market. Europe faces another LNG race while renewables still cannot cover the majority of industry and household needs. Alas, even when fully occupied, the 100 bcm of storage …
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Amid the global energy crisis, with countries struggling to provide affordable energy to their citizens, advocating for energy diversification is the most practical approach to ensure both national energy security and a consistent supply of new nuclear fuel, says Hristo Kovachki, a prominent figure in the energy sector in Bulgaria and the region. Regarding the …
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The climate ambassador for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the conference’s elected president announced on Wednesday that his country would look into all possible partnership opportunities with India. UAE wants to support the south Asian nation’s growth and low-carbon aspirations through renewable energy projects. Sultan al-Jaber said at the World Sustainable Development Summit in …
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The polluters are in shock. The cost of permits on the carbon market in the European Union reached 100 euros ($106.57) a ton today. This happens for the first time, marking a significant development that reflects the higher costs that factories and power plants now incur when they pollute. The primary unit of account in …
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