Global CO2 emissions growth almost stalled in 2014, slowing to only 0.5% growth compared to 2013, according to new figures released this week. A new report published by PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency and the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (EC-JRC) showed that not only did global CO2 emissions growth slow … [continued]
The Government of Bangladesh has approved construction of a huge solar power project which is expected to play a critical role in the country achieving its renewable energy targets. A 200 MW solar power project to be constructed in the Teknaf sub-district has been given the go ahead by the … [continued]
A new report from Bloomberg New Energy Finance has found that developing nations attracted a record $126 billion in clean energy investment in 2014. Clean energy investment of $126 billion represents an increase of $35.5 billion, or 39%, on 2013 clean energy investment levels. Most importantly, however, this figure eclipsed … [continued]
A new report from the New Climate Economy highlights lessons learned from 15 countries who have undertaken reforms of fossil fuel subsidy policy. The paper, Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform: From Rhetoric to Reality, was partly responsible for the 2015 New Climate Economy report, and now goes further in an effort to … [continued]
A new study has concluded that long-term warming of the Indian and Pacific oceans worsened the deadly floods that hit Australia in 2010/11. During the summer of 2010/11, a series of floods hit the northern Australian state of Queensland, affecting at least 90 towns, over 200,000 people, killing at least … [continued]
The NRDC recently published Themes and Findings from a Survey of African-Americans on Climate and Clean Energy. The press release shared that ⅔ of African-Americans believe global warming is a serious problem. This major poll shows African-Americans think shifting to clean energy will create jobs and hold down electric bills. Like just about all other populations, … [continued]
President Barack Obama’s Clean Power Plan (June 2, 2014), a far-reaching measure that limits the amount of carbon the United States electric power industry can emit to the atmosphere, has received two down votes from the United States Senate and is on its way to a similar fate in the … [continued]
Spanish turbine manufacturer Gamesa has revealed its newest wind turbine, a 3.3 MW model designed for medium wind speed sites. The global wind industry is fast becoming one of the most entrenched and reliable methods of new electricity generation, but not every location is made the same. Potential wind farm … [continued]
A new joint release of Dual Citizen LLC and KnowlEdge Srl, The Climate Moment, presents an extremely comprehensive comparison of climate promises submitted to the United Nations (INDCs) from 12 key countries. The study, released last week, also collates their broader impacts. It anticipates new energy markets, investment risks and opportunities, … [continued]
Great news came on Tuesday at the Los Angeles Auto Show as newcomer Evercar officially launched its electric on-demand carsharing service. This is an exciting announcement given the popularity of carsharing services, which Evercar is specifically targeting with its service, and it should help to increase exposure to EVs — to both drivers and passengers. It’s … [continued]
