Which Countries Use The Most Fossil Fuels?
Originally published on WRI’s Resource Watch platform, a platform which features hundreds of data sets all in one place on the state of the planet’s resources and citizens.
Turkey
Urban Transformations: The Reinvention of Eskisehir, Turkey — from Dump to Destination
Many cities are looking for a new future after the decline of traditional manufacturing industries. From the American Rust Belt to Europe’s industrial heartlands, mayors are striving to reinvigorate and reinvent, while cleaning up the pollution left by heavy industry.
Global Solar Installations Reached 104 Gigawatts In 2018
Global solar installations increased by around 5% in 2018 and reached 104.1 gigawatts (GW) according to new figures released by SolarPower Europe released at the SolarPower Summit in Brussels on Wednesday, further putting the lie to previous estimates that 2018 solar installations had failed to reach the same level as last year.
EU Installs 8 Gigawatts Of Solar In 2018, Up 36%
The European Union installed 8 gigawatts (GW) of new solar capacity in 2018, according to the region’s solar trade body SolarPower Europe, an increase of 36% over 2017 figures.
5 Cities Show What Urban Transformation Looks Like
The WRI Ross Prize for Cities aims to spotlight exemplary real-world examples of urban transformation to help inspire better cities for all. Nearly 200 projects around the globe submitted applications for the inaugural $250,000 prize.
Siemens Gamesa Secures 750 Megawatts Of Orders Across Europe
Offshore wind energy giant Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy published two announcements in the past week revealing that it has been contracted to supply a total of 750 megawatts (MW) worth of wind turbines to a total of six wind farms across Northern Europe and Turkey and an offshore wind project in Belgium.
82% Of G20’s Energy Supply Still Comes From Fossil Fuels
A new report published this week has determined that 82% of the G20’s energy supply is still sourced from fossil fuels and none of the countries’ climate pledges are on a 1.5˚C-compatible pathway, contributing to a current trend which will see global warming of 3.2˚C unless G20 nations halve their emissions by 2030.
Long-Term Policy Uncertainty Clouds Otherwise Clear Sailing For European Wind
The growth of the wind energy industry in Europe is expected to continue over the next five years, increasing by around 17 gigawatts (GW) per year through to 2022, but WindEurope believes “policy uncertainty and a lack of ambition” may halt this impressive growth in the long term.
Sustainable Architecture: The Beauty Behind Energy
As we enter a more environmentally-conscious age, we need to inevitably build more ecologically responsible and sustainable cities.
Annual Global Wind Additions To Average 67 Gigawatts Through 2027, Forecasts MAKE Consulting
Global annual wind power capacity additions are now expected to average over 67 gigawatts (GW) between 2018 and 2027 according to an updated forecast from MAKE Consulting, which has had to upgrade its own forecasts made just last quarter.
