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September 29, 2022
Queensland to shut coal plants by 2035
Queensland, one of Australia's biggest coal-producing states, announced on Sep. 28 an A$ 62 billion ($40 billion) clean energy plan to end its reliance on fossil fuels and convert its coal-fired power stations to renewable hubs by 2035.
September 23, 2022Iron ore giant Fortescue pledges to go green by 2030
Australian resource giant Fortescue Metals Group, one of the world’s biggest iron ore producers, has unveiled a $6.2 billion plan to transition to renewable energy by 2030. Its billionaire owner Andrew Forrest has urged other heavy industries to follow su
September 05, 2022California faces risk of blackouts amid record-breaking heat wave
Record high temperatures scorched cities across California’s Central Valley to outside of Los Angeles on September 4, with officials warning that the dangerous heat wave could last through the end of the week, threatening the state’s electrical grid.
August 31, 2022Coca-Cola Europacific inks PPA for 214 MW wind capacity in Australia
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc, a UK-based bottling company, has signed an eight-year agreement with Australia's Alinta Energy to purchase electricity from a 214-MW wind farm in Western Australia.
August 23, 2022US climate bill gives big boost to South Korean clean-energy firms
South Korean clean energy companies become major winners from Washington's sweeping climate law as they benefit from tax credits and a shift away from China.
August 18, 2022Meet the world’s first carbon negative country – Bhutan
Bhutan is not only the happiest country, but also the first carbon negative country in the world. With 70% of the nation’s land covered by forest, Bhutan is able to absorb more carbon dioxide than it emits.
August 17, 2022India speeds up on green energy transition
India has increased its investments in renewable energy in recent years. Traditional energy sources that rely on hydrocarbon resources are being replaced with green energy including solar, wind, and hydrogen. The impact may be slow, but a huge disruption
August 12, 2022Apple to purchase electricity from 600 MW Australian wind farm
Apple has agreed to buy zero-emission electricity from a new 600 MW wind farm to be constructed in north Queensland, Australia as part of its strategies to become "100% carbon neutral" by 2030.
August 11, 2022Australian climate advisers recommend establishment of national carbon market
Australia’s Climate Change Authority recently suggested Australia establish a transparent national carbon market and hint at integrating voluntary and compliance carbon markets.
August 11, 2022India legislators approve energy conservation bill
The lower house of India’s parliament on August 9 passed a bill to increase the use of renewable energy and make industrial polluters pay a price for the carbon they emit, marking another step toward its climate goals.