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01 09 2019 | 12:08

Russia pushing 'unsuitable' nuclear power in Africa, critics claim.

Moscow aiming to win influence by wooing African states with nuclear energy. Russia is attempting to gain influence in Africa and earn billions of pounds by selling developing nations nuclear…

29 08 2019 | 16:21

How Amazon forest loss may affect water—and climate—far away.

A surge in deforestation under Brazil's president could "tip" the Amazon, affecting weather and water supplies—in Brazil and beyond. The president of Brazil has been pursuing his big plans for the…

28 08 2019 | 11:03

From hydrocarbons to green hydrogen: Are the Gulf petrostates embarking on a new energy course?

On track? The United Arab Emirates have announced ambitious plans for cutting emissions and boosting renewable energy by 2050.

28 08 2019 | 10:25

‘We must switch to renewable energy for the environment, rural jobs and agriculture’.

There has been little action by Government in terms of bioenergy and its role in renewable energy supply in Ireland. However, there is lots of potential and in order to support the environment, rural…

28 08 2019 | 08:38

Travel the world without destroying it – Imagine newsletter #5.

Look with your eyes, not your hands. You were probably told that at some point growing up, as your eagerness to see and experience something new was checked by a wary adult. Humans now handle the…

28 08 2019 | 08:38

On World Humanitarian Day, it's time we finally talk about energy access.

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. That was the promise made by global governments in September 2015 when the Sustainable Development Goals — including Goal…

28 08 2019 | 08:31

Bill Gates-led $1 billion fund expands its portfolio of startups fighting climate change.

The world needs to deploy and scale technologies that cut emissions—and fast. Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV), a $1 billion fund led by Bill Gates, aims to fund those technologies. Founded in 2016…

28 08 2019 | 08:29

Environmental Education Will Shape A New Generation Of Decision-Makers.

The renowned biologist Sir David Attenborough once remarked that “An understanding of the natural world is a source of not only great curiosity, but great fulfillment.”

28 08 2019 | 08:23

Μπρουνό Λε Μερ: Χρειάζονται 1000 δολάρια τον χρόνο και ανά κάτοικο για τη μάχη κατά της υπερθέρμανσης του πλανήτη.

Το να τηρηθούν οι στόχοι της συμφωνίας του Παρισιού για το κλίμα θα στοίχιζε 1000 δολάρια τον χρόνο κι ανά κάτοικο, δήλωσε ο υπουργός Οικονομικών της Γαλλίας Μπρουνό Λε Μερ, ο οποίος ζήτησε, για…

28 08 2019 | 08:21

How do Power-to-X technologies work?

P2X, P2Y, PtG, PtL, power-to-gas… These somewhat cryptic terms stand for energy conversion processes that can be used to store surplus power from renewable sources and help meet climate targets. But…

28 08 2019 | 08:20

G7's $29 million Amazon firefighting fund slammed as 'shameful'.

Social media has exploded after French President Emmanuel Macron announced the G7 will commit $29 million to help fight fires in the Amazon and protect the vast rainforest. The G7 has pledged to…

27 08 2019 | 15:29

Emission impossible? Harsh facts on climate change.

How will the world cope as more extreme weather becomes the norm?   July 4, 2019

26 08 2019 | 07:32

The Koch Brothers Have A Mandate To Destroy The EV Revolution — Are You Buying In?

They’re the Koch Brothers. Their subsidiaries focus on all things fossil fuels and chemicals, from manufacturing, refining, and distribution of petroleum, to polymers, minerals, and fertilizers, to…

26 08 2019 | 07:32

The global community is finally acting on climate change, but we need to switch to renewable energy faster.

Energy is the lifeblood of all societies. But the production of energy from the burning of fossil fuels produces carbon emissions that are released into the atmosphere on a grand scale. The energy…

26 08 2019 | 07:26

Are Microgrids the Way of the Future?

It is fact, not opinion, that our planet is warming and that industries are partly to blame. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency identifies human activities as the greatest contributor of…

26 08 2019 | 07:21

Renewable energy sources defeating coal, says report.

Is coal losing its charm? Yes, if the recently released report Coal Vs Renewable is to be believed.  Lenders prefer renewable over coal, especially in 2018, says the report released on August 16,…

26 08 2019 | 00:10

New Zealand: Government considered banning fossil fuel vehicles.

This story was first published by Newsroom and is republished with permission. The Government considered and rejected banning the import of fossil fuel vehicles from 2035 onward, new documents show…

24 08 2019 | 15:30

A dangerous new form of climate denialism is making the rounds .

In the lead-up to the 2020 election, we will undoubtedly hear more and more from candidates about climate change. The twist is that this election cycle, we will be hearing it from both sides of the…

23 08 2019 | 08:15

Renewable hybrid energy systems as a game changer.

These can generate round-the-clock power with cost and reliability levels comparable to coal-fired plants.

20 08 2019 | 09:49

The urgent case for green finance.

Existing sources of capital will not suffice to tackle climate change concerns. Here’s what needs to be done.