100% renewables means 95% less water consumption for conventional power generation.
According to a new study by Finland’s LUT University, solar PV consumes between 2% and 15% of the water that coal and nuclear power plants use to produce just 1 MWh of output; for wind, this percentage ranges from 0.1% to 14%.
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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.
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More than 70% of the African forest elephant species has been wiped out, primarily by poachers slaughtering them for their ivory. Park rangers are on the front lines defending them. But in the Central African country of Gabon these park rangers, also known as eco-guards, aren't going it alone.
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) has recently partnered with the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB) to open a USD 120 million credit line.
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ΠερισσότεραThe longest climate talks in history, lasting 44 hours more, ended in a disappointing compromise.
Invigorated by the US withdrawal and rising nationalism at home, Brazil, Australia and Saudi Arabia, defended loopholes and
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At the UN Climate Change Conference (COP25) in Madrid, Global Climate Action brought together leaders from across sectors and borders for a lively series of events, which were given concrete definition with the publication of the
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Italy and Mexico today committed to stepped-up climate and environmental education in order to equip a new generation with the knowledge, awareness and skills needed to tackle climate change and other environmental challenges, and called on other countries to follow suit.
ΠερισσότεραCOP25: Longest climate talks end with compromise deal.
The longest United Nations climate talks on record have finally ended in Madrid with a compromise deal. Exhausted delegates reached agreement on the key question of increasing the global response to curbing carbon.
ΠερισσότεραOver 500 B Corps commit to being net zero by 2030.
Over 500 B Corps have committed to being net zero by 2030, 20 years ahead of Paris Agreement.
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has highlighted the opportunity for the aviation industry in Europe’s green deal.
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ΠερισσότεραGreen Energy Future South Korea 2020 / 13-14 MAY 2020.
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ΠερισσότεραDevelopment banks focus on incorporating social justice into climate action.
In pursuit of the 2015 Paris Agreement’s demand for a “just transition” to a low-carbon, climate-resilient future – one offering social justice to those who fear losing jobs and communities as high-carbo
ΠερισσότεραCOP25: Συνέντευξη στο e-mc2 της Φανής Τσαρουχά, Youth Climate Ambassador στη Μαδρίτη .
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