Longview coal plant – one of America’s best and newest – has just gone bankrupt.
The failure of a model project in West Virginia signals increasingly dire industry problems This week’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by Longview Power offers a harsh glimpse into the increasingly dire state of the U.S. coal sector.
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Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group ends financing for coal-fired power plants.
Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc (SMFG) said on Thursday it would no longer lend to new coal-fired power plants from May 1, a day after peer Mizuho Financial Group Inc said it would stop financing new coal power projects.
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Australia’s Whitehaven Coal delays decision on $700 million mine expansion as sales slump.
Whitehaven Coal shares slumped on Thursday after the miner downgraded its coal sales target for the second time in five months and ruled out investments in coal mine expansions this year amid turbulent financial markets
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Total’s Pouyanné reaffirms oil major’s push into renewable energy sector.
The recent oil price shock brought on by the coronavirus epidemic may slow down investment in low-carbon assets by the integrated majors, but it will not stop Total SA from transitioning into a broader energy company, Total Chairman, CEO and President Patrick Pouyanné said.
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In ‘Emergency’ Revision, Massachusetts Doubles Solar Incentive Program.
State’s SMART program will grow to 3.2 gigawatts, in a boost for an industry reeling from pandemic-related uncertainty.
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What’s Holding The Renewable Revolution Back?
For at least the last decade, renewable energy seems to have been accelerating at a ferocious pace. Every other day you can read about a new technological breakthrough or another incredible milestone being achieved.
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Coronavirus Postpones Climate Summits, But Climate Action Cannot be Delayed.
The UNFCCC has confirmed the postponement of both the Bonn Conference and COP26. Although climate summits look unlikely in the near future, climate action cannot be delayed any further and countries must establish clear pathways to reducing their emissions.
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Decrease in Global Inequality is Threatened by Climate Change.
Global inequality between countries has been decreasing over the last few decades, particularly due to rapid economic growth in India and China. In contrast, recent studies highlight the role of climate crisis in reversing the positive trend.
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Never Waste a Crisis: For a Sustainable Recovery from COVID-19.
Recent generations, including ours, lived – and are still living – through four global crises. But the good news is that this time we have our blueprint to choose a sustainable and resilient socio-economic-environmental pathway. An opinion piece from an expert in Sustainable Development, Prof.
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Πανδημία: δικαιολογία για αποδυνάμωση της κλιματικής δράσης ή ευκαιρία για επαναπροσδιορισμό του τρόπου ζωής μας με κλιματικό πρόσημο;
Τι κοινά χαρακτηριστικά έχουν η Πανδημία CoVid19 και η Κλιματική Κρίση; Διδάγματα, λύσεις και η επόμενη μέρα στην «κανονικότητα»
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IRENA’s Global Renewables Outlook: Renewable energy can support resilient and equitable recovery.
IRENA’s first Global Renewables Outlook shows decarbonisation of the energy system supports short-term recovery while creating resilient and inclusive economies and societies
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"Coronavirus profiteers' condemned as polluters gain bailout billions
Leaders condemn backing of global sectors that disregard green economy goals. Polluting industries around the world are using the coronavirus pandemic to gain billions of dollars in bailouts and to weaken and delay environmental protections.
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Second wave of locusts in east Africa said to be 20 times worse.
UN warns of ‘alarming and unprecedented threat’ to food security and livelihoods in the region.
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NASA Reports Arctic Stratospheric Ozone Depletion Hit Record Low in March.
Ozone levels above the Arctic reached a record low for March, NASA researchers report. An analysis of satellite observations show that ozone levels reached their lowest point on March 12 at 205 Dobson units.
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How Asian Grassroots Activists Are Tackling The War On Plastic Waste.
Faced with a lack of regulation and unenthusiastic governments, ingenious activists across Asia are finding localised and creative ways to fight against plastic waste, and winning.
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The Guardian joins forces with hundreds of newsrooms to promote climate solutions.
As the 50th anniversary of Earth Day approaches, we’re partnering with newsrooms around the world to report on solutions to the climate crisis – and drive hope.
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Air pollution may be ‘key contributor’ to Covid-19 deaths – study.
High levels of air pollution may be “one of the most important contributors” to deaths from Covid-19, according to research.
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Τα πάνω κάτω στην παραγωγή και την προμήθεια ηλεκτρισμού φέρνουν η κλιματική αλλαγή και η Covid-19, με τις ΑΠΕ και το φυσικό αέριο να καλύπτουν σχεδόν το 60% της ζήτησης σε ρεύμα της εγχώριας αγοράς αλλά και τη δεσπόζουσα θέση της ΔΕΗ να αποδυναμώνεται, δίνοντας όλο και μεγαλύτερο χώρο
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What Will the World Be Like After Coronavirus? Four Possible Futures.
Where will we be in six months, a year, ten years from now? I lie awake at night wondering what the future holds for my loved ones. My vulnerable friends and relatives. I wonder what will happen to my job, even though I’m luckier than many: I get good sick pay and can work remotely.
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'Horrible hybrids': the plastic products that give recyclers nightmares.
From singing birthday cards to baby food pouches, a growing trend of mixing materials is making recycling even harder. The cheerful, singing voice inside your musical “Happy Birthday” card is enough to strike horror in the heart of your local recycler.
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