The EU aims to cut its climate emissions by 55 percent by 2030 and thus comply with the Paris climate agreement, while Social Climate Fund to mitigate the burden on vulnerable households The European energy and environment ministers have launched one of the most comprehensive climate action packages in the history of the EU. They… Continue reading EU agrees on a most comprehensive climate action packages in its history
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EU proposes sustainable batteries for a circular and climate neutral economy
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
European Investment Bank to invest € 7.5 billion for various sectors including COVID-19
€ 3.2 billion for COVID-19 public health, elderly care and targeted business support € 1.5 billion for clean transport, including electric vehicle, high speed rail and public transport Additional backing for higher education, renewable energy and urban development € 1.9 billion for health and private sector investment outside Europe The European Investment Bank approved €… Continue reading European Investment Bank to invest € 7.5 billion for various sectors including COVID-19
Electric buses a golden opportunity for India
Aniruddha Bhattacharjee India must not squander this chance, must not repeat the mistakes it made with CNG Back in 1980, Shenzen was a small fishing village in China with 30,000 residents. Today it’s a mega-metropolis of nearly 13 million people. But the economic turnaround did affect the city’s air quality. In 2016, it’s average PM2.5… Continue reading Electric buses a golden opportunity for India
The electric vehicle boom is coming. What can we learn from early adopters?
Andy Balaskovitz From tiered electric rates to equitable taxes, experienced communities have a lot to teach when it comes to managing the anticipated influx of EVs. Two years ago, Michigan’s largest utility, Consumers Energy, sought state approval to build a US$15 million electric vehicle charging network paid for by ratepayers. It was the first plan… Continue reading The electric vehicle boom is coming. What can we learn from early adopters?
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