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19 08 2020 | 06:49

Mexico's Yucatan state inaugurates 90-MW Progreso wind farm.

The governor of Yucatan on Monday inaugurated the 90-MW Progreso wind farm, which became the fifth renewable energy project realised in the Mexican state. Mauricio Vila Dosal said the three wind…

19 08 2020 | 06:45

E-trains gain upper hand over hydrogen locomotives.

Rail operators could make big savings by choosing electric battery power over hydrogen fuel cells when replacing diesel engines, a new study has suggested, although the ever-changing price of energy…

19 08 2020 | 06:35

Masdar Buys Into 1.6GW EDF Renewables Pipeline in One of the Year’s Biggest Deals.

Masdar and EDF are bringing their global renewables partnership into the U.S. in the midst of a topsy-turvy year. In one of the U.S. renewable energy market’s biggest deals in a challenging year,…

16 08 2020 | 09:14

Kiribati's president's plans to raise islands in fight against sea-level rise.

Exclusive: Taneti Maamau says Kiribati will seek support from China and other allies to elevate islands from the sea, partly through dredging. Kiribati will raise its islands above the ocean as part…

16 08 2020 | 08:47

‘World first’ full-electric delivery vehicle to be trialled in London.

DPD and Volta Trucks have joined forces to pilot a full-electric delivery vehicle in London. DPD and Volta Trucks have joined forces to pilot a full-electric delivery vehicle in London. Volta…

16 08 2020 | 08:44

Arup appointed sustainability consultant for COP26.

The UK Government has selected Arup as their sustainability consultant to help deliver the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26). COP26 is set to be hosted by the UK Government and take place in…

16 08 2020 | 08:24

New generation of Greenwich Council eco-homes unveiled.

Royal Borough of Greenwich unveil new generation of eco homes that will tackle both the housing crisis and the climate emergency. Tenants have begun moving into the first of a new generation of…

16 08 2020 | 08:23

Facebook signs contracts for 806MW of new renewable energy in U.S., Ireland.

Facebook has signed contracts to buy 806 MW of solar and wind power from projects across Utah, Ohio, Illinois, Tennessee and Ireland. All of the contracts will support its goal of becoming 100%…

14 08 2020 | 13:45

Why invest in Concentrating Solar Power (“CSP”)?

Why is Bill Gates backing a CSP company? What is oil major ENI doing with a CSP startup? Why has Zurich airport agreed to purchase aviation fuel from a CSP company? Why are investors purchasing…

14 08 2020 | 09:32

With the Biden-Harris Ticket, Environmental Justice Is a Focus.

Climate change leaders said the choice of Harris signaled that Democrats will try to ensure that communities burdened by pollution would benefit from a transition to clean energy. WASHINGTON — Just…

10 08 2020 | 08:09

China poised to power huge growth in global offshore wind energy.

Report finds the offshore industry could create 900,000 jobs globally over next decade. The world’s offshore windfarm capacity could grow eightfold by the end of the decade powered by a clean energy…

10 08 2020 | 08:00

General Motors and EVgo Commit to Much Larger EV Fast Charger Network.

General Motors (GM) continues its push towards an all-electric, zero emissions future with theannouncement last Friday of the company’s partnership with EVgo. Together, the companies say they will…

10 08 2020 | 07:59

Europe Weighs Higher Targets For Renewable Energy in Green Deal.

Europe may lock-in raised targets for renewables and energy efficiency as part of its Green Deal strategy to zero-out greenhouse gases by the middle of the century. The European Union’s executive on…

10 08 2020 | 07:51

Pandemic takes toll on funding for low-carbon innovation.

“Recovery plans rooted in the energy transition represent a far-sighted investment.” So claims Irena, the International Renewable Energy Agency. It says too that for every million dollars invested…

10 08 2020 | 07:41

Greece awards contracts for 472MW of new wind power, including a new record-low bid.

Wind power prices continued to fall as Greece in its latest onshore auction awarded contracts for more than 472MW of projects with combined average levelised cost of energy of €55.67/MWh ($65.37/MWh…

10 08 2020 | 07:35

As the buying and selling of solar energy becomes reality, Singapore could gain further ground on solar target.

SINGAPORE: Imagine generating renewable energy via solar panels on your rooftop and being able to sell this energy to others. All this could soon be a reality and a step forward for Singapore as it…

10 08 2020 | 07:31

Democratic Bill Banning Toxic Pesticides Applauded as 'Much-Needed' Step to Protect Kids and Planet.

Democrats in the House and Senate on Tuesday introduced sweeping legislation that would ban some of the most toxic pesticides currently in use in the U.S.

10 08 2020 | 07:29

WindEconomics: Renewables could assist economic post-pandemic recovery.

In June it was a little uncertain how the wind industry would be affected by the global pandemic, as its competitive position had been eroded by falling gas and oil prices. More recently, however,…

10 08 2020 | 07:22

Report: Existing solutions could prevent catastrophic climate change.

The nonprofit Project Drawdown analyzed the potential impact of a range of technologies and practices. It’s possible to avoid catastrophic climate change by ramping up solutions that already exist…

10 08 2020 | 07:00

GREENPEACE AFRICA: Activism is a risky business

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