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July 13, 2022
New Frontier Markets launches blockchain platform for carbon credits
New Frontier Markets (NFM), a technology company devoted to providing access to the new low-carbon economy, announced on July 12 its launch of a blockchain platform for voluntary carbon credits. The company expects that the platform to be broadly in use i
July 12, 2022Fewer event staff helps Tokyo Olympics curb CO2 emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions at the 2020 Olympics Games in Tokyo were much lower than estimated as fewer personnel attended the event due to the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a new study.
July 12, 2022China begins building world’s largest hydro-solar hybrid power station
According to CGTN, China has started to build Kela photovoltaic power station, which is a part of the biggest hydro-solar hybrid power station in the world. The facility is expected to have an installed capacity of 1 million kilowatts.
July 11, 2022German lawmakers back largest renewable expansion reforms in history
The German Bundestag, lower house of the parliament, approved on Thursday a legislative package to speed up the expansion of renewable energy. The bill aims to increase the renewable share to at least 80% by 2030, up from its previous objective of 65%.
July 11, 2022PAG launches new platform for renewable energy investment
Alternative investment company PAG on July 6 introduced, PAG Renewables, a new platform for the development, operation, and investment in renewable energy sectors in Asia. PAG is expected to invest over $US 1 billion in the region in the next few years.
July 11, 2022Biggest-ever UK renewables auction offers record-low price offshore wind contracts
UK’s biggest-ever renewables auction was held on July 7 and awarded record capacity of almost 11GW of clean energy, nearly double the capacity achieved in the previous round.
July 08, 2022Green energies provide 49% of power used in Germany in first half of 2022
Renewable energy accounted for 49% of German gross domestic electricity consumption in the first half of 2022, up 6% compared with the data last year.
July 06, 2022Dutch government limits Schiphol airport flights to reduce pollution
The Netherlands’ Schiphol airport, the third busiest in Europe, has cut the number of flights by 12% to reduce pollution, becoming the first airport in the world limiting traffic to make the aviation industry more sustainable.
July 06, 2022Green energy leasing project to help firms access renewable energy
To help small businesses and commercial building owners access renewable energy, the Ministry of Economic Affairs launched a green energy leasing project on July 4. Two of Taiwan’s largest office landlords, Cathay Life Insurance Co (國泰人壽) and Shin Kong Li
July 04, 2022Only 35% of shipping companies committed to climate target by 2050, study says
According to a new study, only 33 major shipping firms have a publicly stated goal of achieving net zero by 2050 or have committed to IMO targets of 50% absolute reduction in 2050 compared to 2008, which accounts for 35% of the world’s 94 largest shipping