The success of the Benban Solar Farm near Aswan, Egypt, demonstrates the impact that large scale clean energy projects can have on the energy matrix of North African countries. The largest solar park in Africa and the 4th largest solar farm globally, the park has an installed capacity of 1.8 … [continued]
Communities around the world will highlight that the production and export of forest-based biomass threatens communities and the climate. On Thursday, October 19th, individuals and organizations around the world will take part in an international day of action against “Big Biomass.” In demonstrations, briefings, and other actions spanning six continents, … [continued]
The Commission welcomes today’s adoption of two final pillars of its “Fit for 55” legislative package for delivering the EU’s 2030 climate targets. Ahead of the crucial COP28 UN Climate Conference, and next year’s European elections, this complete package of legislation shows that Europe is delivering on its promises made … [continued]
As the hottest summer on record draws to a close, the next several months could determine whether the world rises to the moment—or blows past irreversible tipping points.
Exponential growth in electric vehicle (EV) sales is transforming the auto sector faster than currently predicted, with EVs set to dominate global car sales by the end of the decade, putting at risk nearly half of worldwide oil demand, according to new analysis by RMI. Later-adopting countries, such as India … [continued]
How will the nations that have ratified UNESCO’s World Heritage Convention respond to the threat climate change represents to iconic natural and historic sites across the globe? This is one of the biggest questions facing the countries represented at the 45th World Heritage Committee meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Will … [continued]
Military emissions are wreaking havoc on the atmosphere, and some US House Republicans seem content to keep it that way.
The Department of Energy is providing $1.1 billion to fund two direct air capture sites, one in Texas and one in Louisiana.
They’re not only stronger and longer-lasting. To fuel the clean energy economy, they also need to be sustainable.
Christiana Figueres, the principle architect of the 2015 Paris Climate Accords, is fed up with fossil fuel companies and their lies. She’s not alone.
