The European Commission proposes to modernise EU legislation on batteries, delivering its first initiative among the actions announced in the new Circular Economy Action Plan. Batteries that are more sustainable throughout their life cycle are key for the goals of the European Green Deal and contribute to the zero pollution ambition set in it. They promote competitive sustainability… Continue reading EU proposes sustainable batteries for a circular and climate neutral economy
Tag: Clean Energy
India’s Energy Policy needs Balancing Economic Growth with Human Development
Rudra Narayan Mishra India needs cheap but clean energy towards improving hygiene/sanitation, education, health care, and smoke free energy for cooking to reduce indoor air pollution which will improve living condition and well-being of all, especially women and children. Use of clean energy is a pre-requisite for good health and well-being in the modern world.… Continue reading India’s Energy Policy needs Balancing Economic Growth with Human Development
Despite setbacks, US on track to fulfil climate goals: Bloomberg Philanthropy
In the wake of President Trump’s initial announcement that he planned to pull the U.S. out of the Paris Agreement in June 2017, an unprecedented number of U.S. cities, states, businesses, and universities reaffirmed their commitment to help America reach its Paris climate goals and America’s Pledge annually monitors the progress. Fourth annual analysis from… Continue reading Despite setbacks, US on track to fulfil climate goals: Bloomberg Philanthropy
Fossil fuels rank high in G20’s Covid-19 recovery plans
Fermín Koop G20 governments have allocated at least US$151 billion to fossil fuels since the pandemic started, largely overlooking renewables Most of the world’s 20 leading economies, including Brazil, Mexico and Argentina, are choosing to support fossil fuels over clean energy as part of their coronavirus economic recovery packages, although China is outspending on renewables… Continue reading Fossil fuels rank high in G20’s Covid-19 recovery plans
COVID-19 can compromise the transition to clean energy: WEF
The coronavirus pandemic risks cancelling out recent progress in transitioning to clean energy, with unprecedented falls in demand, price volatility and pressure to quickly mitigate socioeconomic costs placing the near-term trajectory of the transition in doubt. World Economic Forum releases study measuring readiness for clean energy transition in 115 economies showing that 94 have made… Continue reading COVID-19 can compromise the transition to clean energy: WEF
Companies are seizing new markets in clean energy aiming to cap global warming at 1.5 °C
A dramatic upsurge in demand for renewable energy from ambitious multinational companies is now shifting markets away from fossil fuels in more than 140 markets worldwide, a new RE100 report reveals. RE100 is the corporate leadership initiative led by The Climate Group in partnership with CDP, bringing together the world’s most influential businesses committed to 100% renewable power. Identifying Japan, Australia,… Continue reading Companies are seizing new markets in clean energy aiming to cap global warming at 1.5 °C