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27 01 2020 | 08:10

Scotland to reach this year 100% renewable energy goal.

The country would leave behind fossil fuels with a clean energy matrix. Scotland, which will host this year’s UN climate summit in November, is considered a global leader on clean energy. The…

17 01 2020 | 07:06

States Vowed to Uphold America’s Climate Pledge. Are They Succeeding?

States set ambitious renewable energy goals in 2019 and sued to block Trump’s fossil fuel push, but it’s hard to make a dent when your country is a top polluter. A cadre of states sought to keep…

29 12 2019 | 07:27

Offshore wind key component of EU Green Deal.

Commission says regional cooperation can help deliver the increased production needed to help meet climate goals. Increasing offshore wind production through regional cooperation between member…

23 12 2019 | 08:15

Europe’s Ambitious Green Deal: A Plan To Neutralize Its Carbon Footprint By 2050.

Through a new Green Deal, the EU plans to neutralize Europe’s carbon footprint by as early as 2050. While the plan is ambitious, it highlights the need for world leaders to work together. After all,…

14 12 2019 | 15:36

2020 Renewable Energy Outlook: Waning Incentives, Redevelopment Opportunities, and Community Opposition.

Renewable energy is the fastest growing energy source in the United States, and its development is expected to continue the growth trajectorywell into 2020 and beyond. The outlook is bright, but…

04 12 2019 | 15:08

Is the world ready to end the coal era and embrace clean energy?

Access to electricity has transformed the world, helping countries to develop their economies, and lifting millions out of poverty. However, this success has come at a great cost: the energy sector,…

30 11 2019 | 11:03

EU’s offshore wind goals are easy to achieve.

The E.U. Commission’s aims to achieving between 230 and 450GW of offshore wind by 2050, provided the right investments in electricity grids and Governments take the right approach to maritime spatial…

25 11 2019 | 14:05

Europe not on track to achieve Sustainable Development Goals.

A new report has found that Europe are not on track to achieve any of the 2030 Sustainable development Goals (SDGs). The independent quantitative report, the first of its kind to track the progress…

19 11 2019 | 06:20

Scientists and climate advisers condemn Tory environmental record.

The Conservative party’s record on tackling the climate crisis has been condemned by leading scientists and former government advisers, as the Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, warned that the…

19 11 2019 | 06:04

How do the parties propose to tackle the climate crisis?

Election contenders have been setting out plans to win over voters concerned about the environment. Labour Labour’s “green new deal” – or “green industrial revolution” – puts a radical…

19 11 2019 | 05:38

Increasing Europe’s R&I budget is critical to grow the economy and fight climate change

Without an increased investment in research and innovation, the European Union will be unable to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, and will lose out to economic rivals on the competitive…

19 11 2019 | 05:21

Air travel growth suggests ‘sustainable’ and ‘development’ are not compatible.

Air travel is not the only threat to life on earth, but it is a useful barometer of runaway economic growth and development that, if allowed to continue unmitigated, will irreparably harm the planet…

16 11 2019 | 14:12

Andhra Pradesh proposal casts doubt on India’s renewable sector: Rystad Energy

India may fall around 7 GW short of its ‘60 GW by 2022’ utility-scale solar target if the power purchase agreement revision proposal by the state government is implemented.

12 11 2019 | 05:11

Africa poised to lead way in global green revolution, says report.

Continent is set for massive urbanisation but can avoid relying on fossil fuels, says IEA. Africa is poised to lead the world’s cleanest economic revolution by using renewable energy sources to…

09 11 2019 | 08:42

UN Goal of the Month: Clean Water and Sanitation - SDG 6.

Our editorial package in November focuses on Clean Water and Sanitation - Sustainable Development Goal 6.  

09 11 2019 | 08:05

Seychelles Leader: No Time for 'Blame Game' in Climate Fight.

LONDON - The Seychelles president is warning there's no time for a “blame game” in the fight against climate change and he urges major nations to do more. President Danny Faure in an exclusive…

29 10 2019 | 13:56

World Bank opens writing contest for Sub-Saharan African youths on child marriage.

The World Bank has announced the launch of this year’s Blog4Dev competition, an annual writing contest that engages the Sub-Saharan African Youth to share their viewson critical issues that affect…

19 10 2019 | 10:03

So, You’ve Got 100% Renewable Energy — Now What?

Manufacturers seeking to decarbonize have a long row to hoe. They can order up a package of renewable energy and carbon offsets to power their factories and offices, but that’s just for starters. To…

17 10 2019 | 09:36

Mayors vow to work together with Youth Climate Activists to deliver Global Green New Deal.

C40 Cities will create a Global Youth Initiative, bringing together leaders of climate movements from all over the world, to work with with mayors. Announcement comes out of several days of…