A new report has reaffirmed the vital need for cities to collaborate with companies, investors, and regional governments to mitigate the impact of climate change. Published this week, the new report by global infrastructure firm AECOM and non-profit organization CDP, sponsored by Bloomberg Philanthropies, is their fifth annual report, and further … [continued]
In Strasbourg, France, yesterday, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, the President of the UN’s climate group (COP 21), Ségolène Royal, and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker witnessed the European parliament’s signed approval of the ratification of the Paris Agreement. 191 nations came to the agreement, which globalizes action on … [continued]
In addition to maintaining its strong presence in Formula One racing, Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will begin taking part in Formula E races beginning in season 5 (2018/2019). The future entry into FIA Formula E Championship racing follows the signing of an agreement by which Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Ltd … [continued]
Australians are no longer able to count on revenue generated from excess solar energy feeding into the grid, so they are turning to energy storage solutions to keep excess energy for themselves. Falling by the wayside, Australia’s household solar feed-in tariff (FIT) schemes have entered their first wave of drastic … [continued]
Originally published on Climate Central. By John Upton The possibility that a climate science denier could soon become America’s president is serving as an urgent motivator for diplomats gathering in New York this week for United Nations meetings. Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, has called climate change a “hoax” … [continued]
Originally published on RenewEconomy. Not everyone was going without power in the middle of the South Australia blackout on Wednesday. Those in off the grid remote areas, or simply off the grid in the big city, had everything working just fine. “Well, it is nice to find out there’s a … [continued]
Nissan and the BP fuel distributer Mark Oil will be partnering for an EV-fast-charging buildout in Charlotte, North Carolina, according to recent reports. The buildout will see DC-fast-charging stations installed at 10 BP gas stations in Charlotte, with the result being that EV drivers are never “more than 10 miles … [continued]
Will the second-generation Chevy Volt be rebranded as the Buick Velite when it goes on sale in the Chinese market? Rumors are going around that that’s exactly what’s going to happen, but nothing solid has emerged yet. For those scratching their heads right now, Buick is actually a very popular … [continued]
Donald Trump’s decision to jump into the presidential race was initially seen as a joke by many people, probably most people aware of his entry. After all, he was a “reality TV” star, a real estate developer, and a casino owner, not a politician or even someone who had been involved in political matters much through business or charitable work.
Nine months after filing papers for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), India-based Azure Power has finally made the offer public. According to media reports, Azure Power, and its shareholders, will offer a total of 6.82 million shares in the price range of US$21-23 … [continued]
