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new Finland has set one of the most ambitious climate targets in the world, a legal obligation to reach carbon neutrality by 2035. It has made notable progress towards this target, deploying the first new nuclear reactor in Europe in over 15 years and achieving strong growth in wind generation. Thanks to the country’s efforts to advance its energy transition, Finland has the second lowest share of fossil fuels in the energy supply among IEA member countries. Finland is also focused on reducing reliance on Russian energy imports and ensuring secure access to energy by increasing imports from other countries, increasing domestic renewable energy production and improving energy efficiency.IEA, 9h ago
new Energy accounts for 73 % of global greenhouse gas emissions, and 20 % of that energy is used in the form of electricity. That’s why we at Ørsted put so much focus on decarbonizing electricity: transforming the world’s energy systems to produce green electricity is a key lever in the fight against climate change. That’s not to disregard other emissions, but to take aim at decarbonising one of the biggest single sources of greenhouse gases.orsted.com, 9h ago
new Europe is determined to become the world’s first climate neutral continent by 2050. To this end, replacing fossil fuels with renewable electricity is the single most important driver for decarbonization. This entails European power demand will grow by as much as 150% by 2050.orsted.com, 8h ago
new The Danish energy and utilities sector is a pioneer in wind energy, bioenergy and energy efficiency, and has cut emissions by 58% since 1990. Through innovation and large-scale deployment of renewable energy infrastructure it has driven down the cost of green energy and displaces fossil fuels in the grid.orsted.com, 9h ago
new While this puts focus on energy for reasons other than fighting climate change, the good news is that transitioning to renewable energy also dramatically reduces countries’ exposure to the volatilities of fossil fuel-based energy and increases energy independence.orsted.com, 9h ago
new Following the Paris Agreement, rich countries have announced net-zero greenhouse gas emission targets for 2050. While this number might seem to be simply a step up from previous reduction targets, it profoundly changes the nature of the expected energy transition. Building on the Canadian Energy Outlook 2021, published by the Institut de l’énergie Trottier, Dr. Mousseau will discuss some of the challenges Canada faces when planning and executing this energy transition.Gazette - Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2h ago

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new Even so, carbon reductions are not happening fast enough in the power sector. In 2016, for instance, almost half of European power production came from fossil assets. In other sectors such as transport, industry and buildings, respectively making up 34, 18 and 16% of energy related emissions in Europe, change is even slower. With the current pace, it will prove difficult to reach the EU’s carbon reduction target for 2050.orsted.com, 9h ago
new ..., which means that replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy is the main lever to combat climate change.orsted.com, 9h ago
new The power sector currently accounts for about a quarter of total greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions in the United States. Decarbonizing the power sector is therefore critical to mitigating the impact of climate change. At the same time, increased frequency of extreme weather events combined with aging electric-power infrastructure is making the power system increasingly vulnerable to prolonged outages. The act provides funding across a wide range of stakeholders—including state, local, federal, utilities, and industries—and across the power value chain, from generation down to storage and emissions management, including clean energy, electric-grid improvements, carbon capture, and clean-hydrogen development.McKinsey & Company, 8h ago

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Renewable energy: One of the main drivers of climate change is the burning of fossil fuels for energy. Renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydropower can help reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and decrease greenhouse gas emissions.bbntimes.com, 9d ago
The need for sustainable energy sources has become increasingly apparent as the effects of climate change are felt around the world. Traditional energy sources like coal, oil, and natural gas are not only finite but also contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. Renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydropower are rapidly gaining popularity, but transitioning to these sources can be complicated by challenges such as grid infrastructure, energy storage, and financing.Visionary Financial, 5d ago
Renewable Energy: The growth of renewable energy has been one of the most promising developments in the field of climate change. Solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy sources are becoming increasingly affordable and widespread. Renewable energy is now competitive with fossil fuels and can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Energy Central, 15d ago
Climate change is a major environmental challenge of our time. It is accelerating due to excessive carbon emissions from non-renewable energy sources, including fossil fuels. Given these circumstances, governments worldwide are framing policies to achieve carbon neutrality by promoting green energy.techxplore.com, 19d ago
With climate change concerns mounting, countries worldwide are working to reduce their carbon emissions to achieve a net-zero status. Renewable sources of energy, such as wind and solar power, are becoming increasingly vital components of these efforts. However, the intermittent nature of renewable energy generation presents a significant challenge to energy grids, as supply and demand must be balanced constantly to prevent blackouts and brownouts.Wonderful Engineering, 17d ago
Coal occupies a central position in discussions related to climate change and energy because it is the most significant source of energy worldwide for producing electricity, iron, and steel, and cement. Additionally, it is the largest emitter of carbon dioxide among all energy sources. Despite the existence of climate and energy targets, the ongoing energy crisis has compelled several nations to boost their dependence on coal.Insider Monkey, 3d ago

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new The global transition to renewable energy is the best way for global economies to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and keep global temperature increase under 1.5°C. That's because renewable energy emits significantly fewer greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide. According to a report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), over 90 % of the solutions in the global decarbonisation effort will involve renewable energy by 2050.orsted.com, 9h ago
new However, there are multiple ways to increase climate action; feasible and cost-effective adaptation and mitigation measures are now available, the Report underlined. These include minimising the use of fossil fuels, alternative energy options (such as wind and solar), switching to electric vehicles, supporting public transport and active mobility in cities (such as walking and cycling), conservation and restoration of forest and other ecosystems and adaptive social safety nets such as weather and health insurance, among others. Many of these actions can complement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as listed by the United Nations in 2015 for countries to work towards.The Wire, 7h ago
new SGD Pharma advances sustainability initiatives under three headings – people, environmental impact and business values. Focusing on environmental goals, these are now an integral part of the company’s industrial strategy with an ambitious target in place to reduce carbon footprint by 40% by 2040 (relative to 2020 figures). This is being realised by, for example, improving energy performance, electrification, heat recovery, increasing green electricity use and the switching to decarbonated raw materials.manufacturingchemist.com, 9h ago
new With this paper, Ørsted wants to illustrate that it is possible to halve global emissions by 2030 and limit global warming to 1.5°C, protecting our shared home from runaway climate change. We have the solutions – notably cost-competitive solar and wind energy – required to decarbonise the energy system, which is the biggest contributor to global warming.orsted.com, 9h ago
new While rapidly reducing GHG emissions from fossil fuels will prove critical in combatting the climate crisis, these cuts must be accompanied by efforts to accelerate transformational changes across power generation, buildings, industry, transport, and agriculture, forestry and other land uses.Ecosystem Marketplace, 1d ago
new In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the need to address social and environmental challenges, and this has led to increased attention and action from individuals, businesses, and governments around the world. In addition, societal concerns including wealth inequality, poverty, and access to healthcare and education are gaining popularity. People are recognizing that these issues are interconnected and that addressing them requires a more holistic approach that takes into account both social and environmental factors. Furthermore, investors are increasingly looking to invest in climate-friendly and sustainable projects that address climate change, such as renewable energy, clean technology, sustainable agriculture, and green infrastructure, due to rise in climate change issues. These investments not only generate positive social and environmental impacts but can also offer attractive financial returns. Therefore, increase in awareness of the need to address social and environmental challenges is driving the growth of the impact investing market size.Allied Market Research, 9h ago

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Solar energy is one of the most promising renewable energy sources that can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change. However, traditional solar panel systems using string inverters have limitations in terms of energy production and system reliability.Download Free Sample PDF @...openPR.com, 10d ago
...“Human society is at a critical point where rapid adoption of renewable energy alternatives is necessary to mitigate climate change effects while meeting global energy demands. At the same time, agricultural production must increase significantly by mid-century to feed an anticipated 10 billion people worldwide. These impending food-energy needs create land use competition between crops and energy production, particularly with solar photovoltaics. Co-locating agriculture and solar PV is one attractive solution, but its widespread adoption is hindered by the perception that co-located sites will see major tradeoffs between food and energy production.CleanTechnica, 14d ago
.../PRNewswire/ -- Climate change is a major environmental challenge of our time. It is accelerating due to excessive carbon emissions from non-renewable energy sources, including fossil fuels. Given these circumstances, governments worldwide are framing policies to achieve carbon neutrality by promoting green energy. This has led to the development of various renewable energy sources (RESs) – solar panels, windmills, and turbines – as a substitute for fossil fuels. Interconnecting these RESs to power supply networks is necessary. In this regard, microgrids (MGs), which integrate renewable and non-renewable energy sources and energy storage systems, are a promising solution. But, their efficient operation is challenging owing to the unsteady availability and uncertainties of RESs. For instance, RESs based on solar energy cannot perform efficiently on cloudy days.prnewswire.com, 19d ago

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new Green energy transportation, such as electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids, produces significantly fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. This reduction helps combat climate change while improving air quality – making green energy transportation an environmentally sustainable and eco-friendly choice.TechNode Global, 1d ago
new The challenge is not just replacing coal and gas with solar and wind – it’s about building a new, smart, and integrated energy system. And while solar and wind will play a significant role, the future green energy system will be based on a multitude of sources. Solar and wind will be complemented by energy sources such as hydroelectric generation, biogas, and sustainable biomass, as well as geothermal heat or even wave or tidal energy, to form a diversified mix of renewable energy. All these energy sources can be combined with pumped and battery storage, while hydrogen and Power-to-X solutions, which will make up an increasingly large share of power consumption, can run when energy is abundant and turn off when it's scarce.orsted.com, 9h ago
new ..."Science has clearly and repeatedly rang the alarm bells that staying below 1.5ºC to avoid the worst scenarios of the climate emergency requires immediate and rapid action to end the use of fossil fuels. We need a rapid and equitable phase out of all kinds of fossil fuels to protect millions of people from energy and food insecurity, air pollution and impacts to health. Developing countries are the most vulnerable to climate change, despite us having historically contributed the least to the crisis. Kolkata has already announced its pledge to minimize the use of fossil fuel as much as possible and switch over to renewable energy."...The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative, 8h ago
new The world is experiencing a shift in the energy industry. The shift or transition from fossil-based fuels to renewable and environment-friendly sources of energy is gaining traction worldwide. Several treaties and accords are being made with set targets to achieve reduced carbon emissions. Majority of countries are working endlessly toward reducing carbon emissions and meeting their net 2030 and 2050 targets.alliedmarketresearch.com, 1d ago
new With costs decreasing, renewable power production makes electrification an increasingly attractive option, enabling large scale phase out of fossil fuels in transport, heating and industry. And as electrification becomes increasingly feasible in more sectors, the energy system will also be able to utilise even more energy from renewable power sources.orsted.com, 9h ago
new To drive our transformation, we invested heavily in renewable energy, particularly offshore wind; exited our fossil fuel businesses, and formulated our vision of creating a world that runs entirely on green energy. We are now one of the largest renewable energy companies by capacity globally and the leading offshore wind company. Financial performance has significantly improved whilst we have reduced our carbon emissions by 86%. Becoming a green energy company has facilitated the globalisation of our business.orsted.com, 9h ago

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Around the world, there is an increased urgency and demand to reduce emissions as the global effects of climate change become more dire. Every sustainability strategy—from capturing CO2 and using more clean energy sources and green fuels to improving energy efficiencies—directly or indirectly links to managing emissions.emerson.com, 12d ago
Newswise — Global energy trends are shifting toward Digitalization, Decarbonization, and Decentralization. Global warming and climate anomalies attributable to environmental pollution featured in the daily news indicate that the threats of climate change are no longer far-fetched. According to a report published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), carbon emissions from urban areas in 2020 accounted for 67% to 72% of the total emissions. Globally, efforts are being made to reduce carbon emissions from urban areas and buildings through provision of renewable energy and construction of zero-energy buildings.newswise.com, 15d ago
Global energy trends are shifting toward Digitalization, Decarbonization, and Decentralization. Global warming and climate anomalies attributable to environmental pollution featured in the daily news indicate that the threats of climate change are no longer far-fetched. According to a report published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), carbon emissions from urban areas in 2020 accounted for 67% to 72% of the total emissions. Globally, efforts are being made to reduce carbon emissions from urban areas and buildings through provision of renewable energy and construction of zero-energy buildings.sciencenewsnet.in | news, journals and articles from all over the world., 14d ago
Global energy trends are shifting toward digitalization, decarbonization and decentralization. Global warming and climate anomalies attributable to environmental pollution featured in the daily news indicate that the threats of climate change are no longer far-fetched. According to a report published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), carbon emissions from urban areas in 2020 accounted for 67% to 72% of the total emissions. Globally, efforts are being made to reduce carbon emissions from urban areas and buildings through provision of renewable energy and construction of zero-energy buildings.techxplore.com, 13d ago
The conference underscores ongoing challenges facing the oil and gas industry amid rising global temperatures and the Biden administration’s efforts to significantly curtail greenhouse gas emissions that drive climate change. For oil and gas and related sectors of the economy, hydrogen produced from renewable energy could help slash without eliminating fossil fuels, according to some experts.E&E News, 12d ago
The Paris Agreement has helped bring carbon neutrality and net carbon emissions to the forefront of global issues, urging nations to ban the sale of fossil fuel vehicles and turn to renewable forms of energy. But whether it be traction batteries, wind energy, or solar energy, they all require storage systems. Li-ion batteries are now the most popular energy storage option, playing a key role as we works towards a low-carbon world...energytrend.com, 4d ago

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new In countries like Brazil and Colombia, new governments seem to be more attentive to frontline communities’ demands for a just energy transition, but have yet to show concrete actions, such as banning fracking and oil and gas subsidies. These are countries with enormous potential to lead the generation of energy through renewable sources and a model centered on people’s needs, and not on the profit of fossil fuel companies”.scoop.co.nz, 23h ago
new It forecasts rapidly falling CO2 levels largely thanks to declines in coal production and large growth in renewable energy production “in all regions of the United States.” It also expects that technological changes such as more heat pumps in homes and more electric vehicles on the road will drive the overall energy industry towards cleaner energy.hellenicshippingnews.com, 9h ago
new Ørsted was one of the first energy companies to set a near-term science-based target validated by SBTi. This was our target of a 98 percent reduction in carbon intensity by 2025 (compared to 2006), covering direct emissions from our energy generation, operations, and administration (Scope 1); and indirect emissions from our energy consumption (Scope 2). Given current performance and planned actions, we are well on track to reach this target. Beyond this science-based reduction target, Ørsted plans to go a step further by reaching net-zero in Scope 1-2 by 2025.orsted.com, 8h ago

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new Making tangible progress on climate goals in a country as spread out and geographically diverse as Canada was always going to be a challenge. Following Justin Trudeau’s election pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, the federal government is counting on its 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan—a roadmap to guide dramatic reductions in key sectors including energy producers, traditional industry, transportation, and the buildings sector—to complement the...The Environment Journal, 1d ago
new In land, water, and food systems, the top options are to reduce the loss of natural ecosystems, followed by carbon farming and ecosystem restoration. The IPCC says reducing food loss and food waste has the least impact among a list of strategies. And in settlements and infrastructure, fuel-efficient vehicles, efficient lighting and appliances, transit, biking, efficient shipping and aviation, and avoiding demand for energy services show up as the least expensive options. Efficient buildings are more costly, but can deliver somewhat higher emission reductions in this decade.Corporate Knights, 1d ago
new In 2020 Siemens Gamesa became one of the first renewable energy manufacturer to have its emissions reductions targets approved by the Science-based Targets Initiative. They aim to become net-zero across their operations by 2040, on a par with Ørsted’s own ambition. Ørsted has worked closely with Siemens Gamesa to integrate more efficient wind turbines into our projects, helping to drive down emissions intensity in the supply chain.orsted.com, 9h ago
new We needed an alternative fuel to coal to ensure a greener Danish energy system. Among politicians as well as our municipal district heating customers, there was widespread support for wooden biomass as the most climate-friendly alternative, whereas converting to gas would make Denmark dependent on another fossil solution for decades. On this basis, we decided to convert all our CHP plants to wooden biomass. Compared to coal, using biomass has avoided 90 million tonnes of carbon emissions since 2009.orsted.com, 9h ago
new Mads Nipper leads Ørsted, the global green energy major and world-leading offshore wind developer, on its quest to create a world that runs entirely on green energy. He took the helm of Ørsted in early 2021 and has been heading the company during a crucial time when the global energy transformation is gaining ever stronger momentum, with renewable energy now cheaper than burning fossil fuels – but also in a time when accelerated climate action, decarbonisation, and energy independence have never been more important.orsted.com, 9h ago
new ...“Companies will have to cut carbon emissions at unprecedented pace and scale to help the world halve emissions by the end of this decade,” says Rasmus Skov, Head of Sustainability at Ørsted. “Ørsted was among the first energy companies to set a science-based target for carbon reduction, which has helped inspire and measure our transformation from a fossil-fuel based energy company to a global renewable energy company. The SBTi’s approval of our updated targets as being aligned with the 1.5°C pathway is a powerful recognition of our sustainability approach and solutions to tackle climate change.”...orsted.com, 9h ago

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new ...(“GST”), a Colorado-based climate technology company pioneering an approach into clean energy solutions for households, has centered their corporate mission around reducing household carbon emissions – a critical objective in terms of achieving global Net Zero ambitions. Through the introduction of its proprietary SmartGreen™ Home system, an environmentally friendly, renewable energy focused technology designed to harness energy from the earth and sun to power and purify homes and automobiles without the use of fossil fuels, GeoSolar have looked to tackle the astounding thirty percent of global greenhouse gases generated by households every year. Moreover, and during a time of increasingly elevated electricity costs, the Company revealed that the average GeoSolar-powered home could result in a negligible carbon footprint with homeowners disbursing less than $100 per annum in utility bills (...InvestorWire (IW), 1d ago
new ...“Sustainability reporting is a strategic tool for all of Ørsted’s work with sustainability,” says Jakob Askou Bøss, Senior Vice President for Group Stakeholder Relations at Ørsted. “Within a decade, Ørsted has transformed from one of Denmark’s biggest carbon emitters to a global renewable energy player that is ranked as the world’s most sustainable company. Our latest Sustainability report lays out a comprehensive science-based plan of action on climate that will make Ørsted carbon neutral in 2025 and net zero across the company’s carbon footprint by 2040. We are honoured to receive the CSR Prize."...orsted.com, 8h ago
new At Ørsted, we know that radical green transformation is possible. We’ve fundamentally transitioned in just 10 years from one of Europe’s most carbon-intensive fossil-fuel based energy companies to become the...orsted.com, 9h ago
new The report highlights demand-side solutions that can potentially reduce emissions in the buildings, land transport and food sectors by 40-70 per cent by 2050 compared to baseline scenarios. In the buildings sector, emissions reductions of up to 66 per cent are possible through energy efficient buildings, lighting and appliances, and onsite renewables complemented by renewable fuels for transport, public transport and cycling, and efficient shipping and aviation.The Fifth Estate, 16h ago
new The report details a range of emissions-cutting steps costing US$100 (S$135) – or less – per tonne of greenhouse gases to cut global emissions by half by 2030 on 2019 emissions levels. Wind and solar are by far the cheapest and achieve the largest cuts. But other steps include reducing methane emissions from the fossil fuel industry, halting the loss of natural ecosystems for development, more energy-efficient buildings, fuel-efficient vehicles and cutting food waste.The Straits Times, 1d ago
new Transitioning away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy is crucial to mitigating the impacts of climate change and ensuring a sustainable future for Pacific island countries and the world. This requires ambitious collective effort from governments, businesses and individuals around the globe to transition towards renewable energy systems that centre the needs of communities and avoid replicating the harms of fossil fuel systems, while supporting those most affected by the transition.the Guardian, 10h ago

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new ...largest source of GHG emissions, contributing over 40% of the state's overall emissions. Powering vehicles with electricity that is increasingly sourced from zero-emission resources like solar energy—which is plentiful during the day— is one of the most impactful measures the state can take to reduce GHG emissions and other pollutants.prnewswire.com, 1d ago
new By 2027, the International Energy Agency predicts that the total renewable energy generation is expected to increase by 60%. One of the most significant factors of clean energy growth is its low cost. With uncertainties in the conventional energy market, as seen post-Russia-Ukraine war, new solar or wind power plants sometimes have a lower cost of electricity generation than the existing conventional energy generation facilities. Additionally, the tax incentives to renewable energy companies through the Inflation Reduction Act are another major growth driver for the clean energy industry.Insider Monkey, 1d ago
new The Lisbon Energy Summit is set to be Europe’s largest annual gathering focusing on balancing energy security and achieving net zero ambitions, the decarbonisation of existing energy systems and investing in new renewable energy sources.climatelinks.org, 22h ago

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Faced with increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint to avert catastrophic climate change, many industries are looking at a complete overhaul of their existing infrastructure. The good news for renewable and electrification facilities is that there are current innovations in technology that can transform existing infrastructure to vastly improve operations and reduce waste. These steps may seem small at first, but incremental changes, compounded over time and at multiple facilities, can prove transformative.In a report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), getting to net zero emissions by 2050, as envisioned in the 2015 Paris Agreement, requires not only massive deployment of clean energy systems but a “major worldwide push to increase energy efficiency.” The goal is to increase “energy intensity” so that in 2050—when the planet is projected to have 2 billion more people than today—total energy consumption will be 8% lower than the current level.“Renewables and electrification make the largest contribution to emissions reductions, but a wide range of measures and technologies are needed to achieve net zero emissions,” the IEA report says.In other words, there’s no one big fix. While carbon capture and green hydrogen technology have seen promising innovations, they may not become scalable for years. But we already have many technologies that can accelerate the development of new energy sources—from hydro and wind to biomass.emerson.com, 12d ago
The energy sector currently generates about three-quarters of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions globally. Replacing polluting energy sources with renewable energy is clearly the answer to reducing emissions and meeting net zero targets.The Environment Journal, 8d ago
These limitations notwithstanding, many countries are investing heavily in developing marine energy technology. A booming interest in this sector may mean reducing dependence on fossil fuels and meeting climate goals. “As the only predictable renewable energy source, and one with no visual impact,...SHALE Magazine, 20d ago
...“We aim to replace fossil energy sources, such as oil, coal and natural gas, with renewable energy sources throughout society. Wind and solar energy and the related green hydrogen are good ways of reducing the carbon footprint and emissions for society, industry and transport as a whole”, Kiviaho describes.VTT, 20d ago
Large economies such as the UK, Japan, South Korea, and several EU countries have taken early steps towards decarbonisation or have already taken advantage of their environmental innovation and actions. These also include fairly established global leaders that are pursuing green opportunities across multiple sectors and value chains. Germany provides a good example as a leader in renewable energy, with a strong commitment to transitioning to a green economy. The country is a global leader in wind and solar energy, and has made significant investments in the development of new technologies. Germany is also a leader in energy efficiency, with strict building codes and a focus on reducing energy consumption. The US has also formed a substantial share of the green economy with employment and activities in renewables, green finance, decarbonisation and energy efficiency.fibre2fashion.com, 5d ago
Combined efforts to combat climate change, eco-friendly options such as electric vehicles and solar are not considered a minority viewpoint. Solar and wind technology are advancing, and there is a growing emphasis on economic and efficient renewable energy. Venture capital investments in decarbonization technologies are increasing. This industry now includes carbon removal, agriculture, food waste, renewable energy, and decarbonization of the built environment invested in venture capital in climate technology.Energy Tech Review, 13d ago

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new Japanese decarbonisation measures, such as zero-emission thermal power technologies, energy-saving technologies on the consumer market, as well as on-site power generation and storage, have a strong affinity with Vietnamese energy policy.Vietnam Investment Review - VIR, 1d ago
new Projects addressing Scope 1 and 2 emissions fall into three broad categories. First, we have projects aimed at improving energy efficiency, such as construction energy consumption audits and optimization. Next, there are projects aimed at reducing the use of non-renewable energy, such as renewable energy purchase, on-site generation of renewables and the use of electric vehicles. Finally, we have projects exploiting opportunities for carbon removal, such as onsite carbon removal and carbon offsetting.Roland Berger, 2d ago
new Also, the list of technologies supported by this proposal largely ignores the energy intensive industry decarbonisation and the circularity dimension. “We can’t reach the 2050 climate goals without building a competitive circular economy: using waste, captured carbon or renewable resources as feedstock are all viable ways to reduce emissions across all industries and cut the EU dependence on raw materials imports,” the release noted.https://www.indianchemicalnews.com/, 2d ago
new To reach net zero by 2050, low-carbon hydrogen is a novel option to decarbonize industries with hard-to-abate emissions, such as basic chemicals, aviation, steel production, shipping, and long-haul road transportation. While gray hydrogen is generated from natural gas or methane, low-carbon hydrogen is produced through electrolysis powered by renewable energy sources such as wind or solar, or fossil fuels paired with carbon capture and storage.prnewswire.com, 23h ago
new Blockchain technology offers solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in renewable energy production, such as the intermittency of sources like wind and solar. By creating a decentralized energy grid, blockchain can balance the supply and demand of energy in real time, ensuring efficient and reliable energy distribution. Additionally, it can create a transparent and secure system for tracking energy consumption and carbon emissions, holding companies accountable for their carbon footprint and rewarding consumers who adopt sustainable practices.The Crypto Basic - Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, DeFi Topics And News, 1d ago
new The electrification of buildings can reduce the environmental impacts of running a building significantly. It will also reduce the reliance on traditional energy sources, such as oil and gas, as electrified buildings move towards being sourced from renewable energy. For building owners, electrification can help minimise operational costs through modern high-efficiency solutions like heat pumps and demand response strategies, resulting in lower carbon taxes. In fact, research from JLL has found that more sustainable offices can help companies reach carbon neutrality targets and drive down energy costs.sustainabilitymag.com, 2d ago

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...“We are beginning to see a path toward dealing generally with climate change through improved efficiencies, electrification of energy end uses and switching to non-greenhouse-gas-emitting sources of energy,” said lead author Candelaria Bergero, UCI Ph.D. student in Earth system science. “But flying will be particularly hard to decarbonize because of its appeal and popularity as a mode of transportation and its reliance on energy-dense liquid fuels.”...ZME Science, 15d ago
Nuclear energy and uranium’s critical role in energy security may likely be paramount going forward. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sparked a global energy crisis that forced many countries to reimagine their energy supply chains. In past years, Western countries’ energy policies have predominantly favored renewable energy to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. However, renewables often suffer from intermittency and low capacity and require offsets with baseload energy sources, such as coal, natural gas or nuclear power plants. Of these, nuclear power has the highest base load capacity. We believe ongoing supply chain risks may likely cause utilities to seek out the base load reliability of nuclear power.King World News, 7d ago
The response notes that while ESG comprises a broad spectrum of factors, the discussion paper focuses mainly on the energy infrastructure transition risk from fossil fuels to renewables. Insurance Europe points out there are also other relevant factors such as biodiversity loss, pollution, land use, and water use that often interrelates with climate change and carbon usage.Commercial Risk, 13d ago

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new One of the major advantages of renewable energy is the availability of options. In the past, many businesses were limited to a single energy supplier, but today there are numerous renewable energy providers offering solar, wind, hydroelectric and geothermal energy.Science Times, 1d ago
new ...is not all gloom. It outlines how feasible, effective, and low-cost options for climate mitigation and adaptation are already at the disposal of countries across the world. For instance, that includes widespread electrification from clean energy sources, energy and materials efficiency, and the restoration of forests and other ecosystems. It also calls for an increased emphasis on reducing fluorinated gases -- human-made gases used in a range of industrial applications -- to drive down greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that contribute to climate change.UNDP, 1d ago
new ...• The market for bioliquid heat and power generation is primarily driven by the increased recycling of waste products, the decrease in carbon emissions, and the availability of technology to convert feedstocks into liquid biofuels. One of the market’s most important opportunities is to increase energy security.TECHTELEGRAPH, 23h ago
new As per updated nationally determined contributions (NDC), reflecting India’s roadmap for a low greenhouse gas emission and climate resilient development pathway, the country has an enhanced target to reduce emissions intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030 from 2005 levels, and achieve about 50% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030.CPI, 1d ago
new At the March 18 meeting, Japan and Germany "underlined their willingness to share best practices to address risks to critical global supply chains, especially in strategic sectors, such as critical minerals, semi-conductors, clean energy, hydrogen and batteries, taking into account the importance of accelerating the global energy transition to holistically address energy security, climate crisis and geopolitical risks," according to a joint statement.spglobal.com, 1d ago
new Getting "free" money on its own won't encourage people to use less fossil energy and do less of the things currently driving climate change. UBI schemes also consider monetary income as the route to meeting...phys.org, 23h ago

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The urgent need to act on climate change pushes many organizations (including businesses, governments and nonprofits) to set net-zero emissions goals. The purpose of achieving net-zero emissions is to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases, or GHG, that are released into the atmosphere, particularly CO2. This can be achieved through reducing emissions through changes in energy use, transportation and land use, as well as increasing carbon removal through natural or technological means.tmcnet.com, 12d ago
Aggressive net zero climate goals are driving investment and attention to renewable sources of energy, including climate-friendly hydrogen. Interest in hydrogen is not new; what is new is the critical role it can play to meet global mandates for decarbonization. In fact, over the last decade, hydrogen demand has...emerson.com, 12d ago
There is growing interest among researchers and policymakers in using economic policy to reduce or eliminate carbon dioxide emissions. Policy can reduce carbon emissions in several ways, including pushing the economy towards cleaner sources of energy and decreasing overall energy use. The researchers here studied the impact of climate policy on total energy use and found that policy-induced reductions in energy use take significantly longer than predicted in existing models. They argue that improvements in energy efficiency technology are an important component of reductions in energy use, but that technological adjustment takes time. The world will not see the benefits of policy immediately.newswise.com, 6d ago
Many other cryptocurrencies are focused on addressing climate change by supporting renewable energy and carbon reduction initiatives.CryptoMode, 7d ago
...to reduce or eliminate carbon dioxide emissions. Policy can reduce carbon emissions in several ways, including pushing the economy towards cleaner sources of energy and decreasing overall energy use.phys.org, 5d ago
..., are gaining momentum and instigating advancements to grow renewables, develop new energy carriers, improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and create new markets for carbon and other byproducts as part of an increasingly circular economy. These efforts are underway with the key pillars of decarbonizing global energy being energy efficiency, behavioral change, electrification, renewables, hydrogen, and hydrogen‐based fuels. While decarbonization efforts are increasing, there are still obstacles along the way.POWER Magazine, 12d ago

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new Among these potential applications is the idea of carbon neutrality, an initiative aiming to reduce carbon emissions through the use of blockchain technology in tracking and monitoring emissions. This is a timely project considering the urgent need to reduce emissions caused by climate change and its devastating effects. In particular, blockchain-based carbon neutrality management applications have been receiving attention.Boxmining, 1d ago
new Global scientific, governmental and industry groups agree the world must move to net-zero GHG emissions by 2050. They also agree that to get us there, trillions of dollars of investment in the energy system are required every year – including in oil and gas. And since we can’t realistically electrify everything, the only rational solution is to invest in all energy solutions, renewable and non-renewable, including the things the oil and gas sector is really good at, such as carbon capture, hydrogen and biofuels.The Globe and Mail, 2d ago
new Consequently, several businesses have set their own sustainability goals, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency practices and increasing the use of renewable energy sources.theregister.com, 1d ago

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new The main action in limiting climate change is a rapid and significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across all sectors of the economy, eventually getting to net zero – but given the changes that have already taken place, there are many other issues to tackle simultaneously.Metro, 1d ago
new The imperative for combating climate change is to curb emissions rapidly — for example, by ramping up renewable energy, boosting energy efficiency, halting deforestation and curbing super pollutants like hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).CleanTechnica, 2d ago
new It concluded that achieving energy independence would have significant positive effects on India's economy, environment, and use of energy, such as savings to consumers of USD 2.5 trillion through 2047, a 90 per cent reduction in the country's yearly spending on fossil fuel imports, or USD 240 billion. This is an increase in India's industrial competitiveness on a global scale, and the capacity to fulfill its net-zero commitment sooner than anticipated.WION, 1d ago
new The draft, seen by Reuters, steered clear of more contentious issues over energy and climate change policies – including disputes over nuclear energy and phasing out combustion engine cars.hellenicshippingnews.com, 1d ago
new China has been the biggest success story when it comes to turning around air pollution. In the past seven years, Asia’s biggest economy consistently cracked down on polluting industries with a sustained focus on renewable energy and electric vehicles. The Covid-19 lockdowns also led to less economic activity, in turn, reducing air pollution.RT International, 2d ago
new Renewable energy is a critical solution to the ever-increasing energy demand while reducing carbon emissions to mitigate climate change. Geospatial technologies, including geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and global positioning systems (GPS),...GIS Resources, 2d ago

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As one of the world's largest energy consumers, the transition to renewable fuel sources is critical for China and the world. "Nationwide resumption of energy projects, including the construction of nuclear and hydropower plants, as well as wind and solar farms, will contribute to global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change," said Lin Boqiang, head of the China Institute for Studies in Energy Policy at Xiamen University, in a conversation with China Daily.interestingengineering.com, 4d ago
new In order to achieve our greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, the Yokogawa Group is implementing Group-wide measures that include switching to renewable energy-derived electricity and operating an internal carbon pricing scheme. All of the electricity used by Yokogawa & Co., Ltd. and by Yokogawa Manufacturing Corporation’s Komagane Factory comes from renewable energy sources, and other Group companies are looking into doing the same. Initiatives at the head office and Group companies in China, the Netherlands, Bahrain, Germany, Singapore, and Japan include the introduction of solar power generation systems and switching from gasoline-fueled vehicles to electric vehicles. Furthermore, Yokogawa provides energy-saving solutions for its customers’ plants and offices, and solutions that optimize the management of energy from renewable energy plants and storage batteries.automation.com, 1d ago
new ...“An urgent shift to renewable and low carbon sources of energy is required to minimise the devastating impacts of climate change but we must be careful that we don’t introduce new sources of pollution or deplete critical minerals. The IPCC particularly notes these risks on batteries which we must pay careful attention to but the importance of moving to a circular economy is widespread. The chemical science community will make a vital contribution in this area and many others in transforming the global economy to a sustainable basis.”...sciencemediacentre.org, 1d ago
new The spending package includes specific appropriations language that directs the Department of Energy to support commercial demonstration of hydrogen production using chemical looping, utilizing coal biomass or natural gas. This is a significant accomplishment and developed, we look forward to advancing our discussions with customers, partners and representatives from the U.S. Department of Energy to explore ways in which we can accelerate the clean energy transition and provide essential innovative technologies for those projects. B&W has a diverse suite of renewable energy environmental and decarbonization technologies that are proven and ready to deploy including hydrogen, CO2 capture, decarbonization, methane abatement, renewable energy and emission controls.Insider Monkey, 2d ago
new ...) a search for climate change turns up 606 references, including a document called Climate Change in Alberta, which states that human-caused climate change is real, pressing and requires urgent action. The government has poured billions into green energy projects.calgaryherald, 1d ago
new Reduce emissions sharply and give up fossil fuels, through investments in renewable energy and other low-carbon technologies, increase energy efficiency, rethink agriculture and restore forests and degraded natural landscapes. It may also be necessary to develop technologies that suck carbon dioxide from the air, called...the Guardian, 2d ago

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As Europe commits to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, one hurdle will be the energy emissions caused by buildings’ operations. What investment opportunities might come from energy renovation?...Morgan Stanley, 4d ago
Enron stayed silent on the patent disadvantages of wind relative to natural gas in terms of cost and reliability. Wind is a free energy source, but turning wind into electricity is very capital intensive compared to generating electricity with relatively BTU-intensive fossil fuels. Wind power has been propped up by disproportionate tax subsidies, as well as by state-level mandates requiring that utilities buy renewable energy whether or not they need it.Climate- Science.press, 3d ago
Implement decarbonization strategies in line with the Paris Agreement through real business changes and innovations, including efficiency improvements, renewable energy, materials reductions, and other carbon emission elimination strategies.MarTech Series, 5d ago

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On the other hand, renewable energy sources like wind and solar power are receiving increased attention. Little and large-scale solar power plant installation has dramatically increased in nations like China and India. China, a significant nuclear power, is using more wind and solar energy. This preference for nuclear energy over solar and wind energy is mostly due to the latter's lower power output. Another factor is the safety solar and wind energy provide compared to nuclear power. Moreover, during the projected period, the small modular reactor industry would be severely hampered by negative attitudes toward nuclear power plants. Governments like Germany are less interested in nuclear power and more attention is being paid to on solar and wind energy. However, these limitations are expected to have less of an impact on the worldwide small modular market because of the relatively low cost and quick construction time. Therefore, SMR-based power plants will have a small environmental footprint when compared to wind or solar farms.A significant possibility that could present profitable chances for the global small modular reactor market during the projected period is the drive to decarbonize the world's energy supply. The world is transitioning from a generation system based on fossil fuels to an energy system that is more net-zero emission, with nuclear energy playing a significant role. The modification will assist in reducing climate change and safeguarding the environment. A growing need for dependable and clean energy generation has stoked interest in the SMR technology across the globe. Additionally, increasing the contribution of nuclear energy to the generation of electricity through the use of modern reactors and thermal energy storage will aid in better emission control. For the global market, all of these aspects are anticipated to present new opportunities during the forecast period. Market SegmentationGlobal Modular Power Plants Market: SegmentationsGlobal Modular Power Plants Market: By Types...openPR.com, 7d ago
The energy transition matters because it has far-reaching implications for society as a whole. The way we produce and consume energy affects our environment, economy, health, security, culture, and politics. By transitioning to renewable sources of energy such as wind power, solar, hydroelectricity or geothermal power instead of relying on non-renewable sources such as coal or oil-based products like gasoline or diesel fuel, we can reduce our carbon footprint and mitigate the effects of climate change.markets.businessinsider.com, 17d ago
Storing cheap renewable electricity into chemical bonds (i.e., chemical energy storage) could be a transformative opportunity for long-duration energy storage that can address the intermittency of renewables and balance the mismatch between supply and demand at the grid. The chemical industry primarily consumes fossil feedstock as an energy source, which has been the standard for over a century. A paradigm shift is required to move towards a more sustainable route for chemical synthesis by electrifying and decarbonizing the modern chemical industry. As renewable electricity costs continue to decrease, there is a growing interest in fuels and chemical electrosynthesis. This talk focuses on developing systems, catalysts, and processes to use renewable electricity as an energetic driving force to produce high-value and high-energy molecules that can be utilized as either fuel, energy storers, and/or chemicals. Also discussed are future directions and strategies to manage the carbon, nitrogen, and water cycles, enabling a circular economy, mitigating waste, and promoting sustainability with positive social and environmental impacts through wastewater treatment and paving the way for nutrient recovery and recycling. This research aims to develop next-generation sustainable industrial systems and processes that can aid in the transition to a net-zero-emission energy system and in meeting our world’s growing clean energy and water demands.ECS, 22d ago
We can achieve substantial GHG emission reductions by incorporating carbon-neutral or low-carbon technologies. For instance, the emergence of renewable and low-carbon energy, electrification of transportation, and use of biofuels instead of fossil-based fuels are ongoing and anticipated emission reduction measures in energy and transport. However not all industries can quickly adopt carbon-neutral technologies, and some residual difficult-to-avoid emissions will also remain in the future.VTT, 11d ago
The cost figures should be lower still considering the economic and climate benefits of decarbonizing energy systems. For example, less reliance on oil will mean less money spent on oil and less economic uncertainty due to oil price fluctuations. Climate benefits include the avoided effects of climate change, such as extreme droughts and hurricanes, avoided air and water pollution from fossil fuel combustion, and improved public health.Herald Community Newspapers, 19d ago
...strategic plan and is working to address the global challenge of climate change through its emphasis on energy transition, with major research programs in clean energy and carbon abatement.Monash University, 18d ago

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Carbon Tracker’s Absolute Impact report names companies like ENI, Repsol, Total and BP as doing most to set emission targets and incorporate Scope 3. European majors have pledged to reach net-zero Scope 3 emissions by 2050 by phasing out production of refined products while using cash flows from oil and gas to finance investments in renewable energy, primarily wind and solar. But across the Atlantic, only three of 24 North American firms had Scope 3 net-zero-by-2050 goals.treasurytoday.com, 3d ago
Reducing emissions such as methane and CO2 from biowaste and operations is one of agriculture’s greatest environmental issues. To help farmers meet this challenge, CNH Industrial has been pioneering sustainable alternative power solutions in agriculture for over two decades, including the world’s first tractor running on compressed natural gas – the New Holland T6.180 Methane Power. Alternative fuels and electrification can enhance a farmer’s operational flexibility, efficiency, and even profitability, while dramatically offsetting their carbon footprint.Autocar Professional, 4d ago
new Commenting on the signing, Ebubekir Koyuncu, Air Products Qudra's Chief Executive Officer, said: "We look forward to contributing our world-leading hydrogen expertise and fueling technology in support of NEOM's decarbonization goals. Producing and distributing clean hydrogen energy solutions for use in heavy-duty fuel cell vehicles, as well as industrial applications and energy storage, is part of our DNA.""ENOWA is committed to combating climate change and reducing CO2 emissions through green hydrogen. Therefore, we are delighted to partner with Air Products Qudra in providing hydrogen-powered mobility solutions. Jointly we accelerate innovations in clean technologies fueled by green hydrogen, and we contribute to hydrogen mobility markets and a sustainable future of global decarbonization," says Peter Terium, CEO of ENOWA.prnewswire.co.uk, 2d ago
new The plan to address climate change by eliminating the use of fossil fuels is encountering problems. Because of the intermittency of wind and solar, they...Cowboy State Daily - Wyoming News, 2d ago
...– A new policy brief co-authored by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the World Resources Institute (WRI) finds that increasing the share of renewables, in particular solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind, in India’s power mix, and implementing changes in cooling technologies mandated for thermal power plants would not only lower carbon emissions intensity, but also substantially reduce water withdrawal and consumption intensity of power generation.informedinfrastructure.com, 5d ago
...“Wisconsin’s world-class research institutions have long supported America’s bio-based energy industry, including biofuels and biomass, that cut energy costs, create rural economic opportunity, and take on climate change,” said...SCIENMAG: Latest Science and Health News, 4d ago

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The eFuel Alliance, a Berlin-based industry lobby group, claims that e-fuels can be a CO2-neutral alternative to conventional fossil energy but that the required economies of scale and cost reductions are being hampered by political opposition in Brussels. E-fuel proponents also claim that the cost hurdles of making synthetic fuels can be partly overcome by importing hydrogen or finished e-fuels produced in regions where there is abundant solar or wind energy such as North Africa. But additional freight costs, emissions, and energy losses associated with transportation would only weaken the case for e-fuel further, according to naysayers.spglobal.com, 11d ago
...assets in investment and banking services were related to major high carbon-emitting sectors. It has pledged to support innovations in clean technology, renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy technology, carbon capture and ecological carbon sinks, carbon trading and other environmental fields.prnewswire.co.uk, 8d ago
The Biden administration is trying to transition to clean energy through the Inflation Reduction Act, but faces challenges in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transportation and balancing reliable electricity with reduced carbon emissions.OilPrice.com, 18d ago