Arquivo da tag: renewable energy

Africa Environment Outlook for Business

From UN Environment Programme Africa, a continent of immense diversity and untapped potential, stands at a crucial crossroads in its pursuit of sustainable development. It grapples with formidable environmental challenges, encapsulated in the ‘Triple Planetary Crisis’ of biodiversity loss, climate … Continuar lendo

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Brazil is far from a fair energy transition in public transport, points out an unprecedented study by IEMA

Proposals and instruments are insufficient and the country may move towards a “conservative modernization” and deregulation of the sector, warns IEMA On August 25, the Brazilian Institute of Energy and the Environment (IEMA) launched the unprecedented study “Perspectives for a … Continuar lendo

Publicado em Brazil, Climate, Climate Change, CO2, Energy, energy transition, low carbon economy, Public Transport, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Sustainable Cities, Transition to a low carbon society, Transition to Low Carbon Economy, Urban Mobility | Marcado com , , , , , , , , | Deixe um comentário

Germany’s new climate ‘super minister’ Habeck must ignite energy transition booster

As Germany’s first climate “super minister”, Green politician Robert Habeck will play a key role in fulfilling the future government’s promise to get the country on a path compatible with the 1.5°C global warming limit. The widely popular party co-leader … Continuar lendo

Publicado em Climate, Climate Change, climate risk, Corporate Sustainability, Economia Verde-Green Economy, Energy, energy transition, Environment Governance, Environmental Awareness, Environmental journalism, Germany, Green Economics, green energy, low carbon economy, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Transition to a low carbon society, Transition to Low Carbon Economy, Wind Energy | Marcado com , , , , , , , , | Deixe um comentário

COP26 – Cost of Capital Spikes for Fossil-Fuel Producers

Ten years ago, developing oil and gas projects was about the same as renewable endeavors. Not anymore. By Tim Quinson, at Bloomberg Ten years ago, the “cost of capital” for developing oil and gas as compared to renewable projects was pretty much … Continuar lendo

Publicado em adaptation, bioenergy, biofuel, Carbon, Climate, Climate and Finance, Climate Change, climate risk, CO2, COP26 Glasgow 2021, corporate governance, Corporate Responsibility, Corporate Sustainability, Economia Verde-Green Economy, Energy, energy market, energy transition, enterprises, entreprise, Environment Governance, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Impacts, ESG, GHG, global economic crisis, global warming, Governance, Green Economics, green energy, Greenhouse Gases, low carbon economy, oil, Renewable Energy, Transition to a low carbon society, Transition to Low Carbon Economy | Marcado com , , , , , , , , , , , , | Deixe um comentário

COP26 can put “moral pressure” on govts to reduce emissions – climate scientist

The 26th UN climate change conference in Glasgow is a necessary instrument to put “moral pressure” on world governments to commit to more climate action, Stefan Rahmstorf, scientist at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), told Clean Energy … Continuar lendo

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How green is blue hydrogen?

By Robert W. Howarth, Mark Z. Jacobson, Energy Science & Engineering Abstract Hydrogen is often viewed as an important energy carrier in a future decarbonized world. Currently, most hydrogen is produced by steam reforming of methane in natural gas (“gray … Continuar lendo

Publicado em bioenergy, biofuel, blue hydrogen, Carbon, Climate, Climate Change, climate risk, CO2, Energy, energy market, energy transition, enterprises, Environment Governance, GHG, global warming, Green Economics, green energy, Greenhouse Gases, Human activities and climate change, hydrogen, low carbon economy, new normal, Renewable Energy, Transition to a low carbon society, Transition to Low Carbon Economy | Marcado com , , , , , , , | Deixe um comentário

Biden-backed ‘blue’ hydrogen may pollute more than coal, study finds

Infrastructure bill includes $8bn to develop ‘clean hydrogen’ but study finds large emissions from production of ‘blue’ hydrogen By Oliver Milman, The Guardian The large infrastructure bill passed by the US Senate and hailed by Joe Biden as a key … Continuar lendo

Publicado em énergie, bioenergy, biofuel, Carbon, Climate, Climate Change, climate risk, CO2, Energy, energy market, energy transition, GHG, Green Economics, green energy, Greenhouse Gases, low carbon economy, Transition to a low carbon society, Transition to Low Carbon Economy | Marcado com , , , , , , , , | Deixe um comentário

Climate Innovation Forum: London, UK, 29 June – 1 July 2021

The Climate Innovation Forum returns for the third year, as an online event during London Climate Action Week, to build critical momentum ahead of COP26. The 3-day agenda focuses on the UK’s Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution … Continuar lendo

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Long-term market outlook boosts confidence in wind energy sector

By Clean Energy Wire The future of the wind power sector is looking increasingly rosy according to the latest WindEnergy trend:index (WEtix), published by global wind energy event WindEnergy Hamburg and market research institute wind:research. “In particular, the long-term market expectations are a major factor contributing … Continuar lendo

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IEA: Demand for renewables soar in wake of pandemic

As consumption of other fuels decline, the International Energy Agency investigates how the uptake of renewable energy will fare as the global economy recovers from the Covid crisis. By Jack Pearce, at Climate Action 2020 witnessed renewable sources such as … Continuar lendo

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