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September 14, 2022
Chicago to power city with 100% renewables
The US city of Chicago plans to run more than 400 public buildings, including City Hall and two international airports with 100% renewable electricity.
September 13, 2022California Gov. Newsom calls for more aggressive climate actions
In wake of record-breaking heat wave that has smothered California for days, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Sept. 7 that “all of our models have been thrown out” when it comes to climate change.
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.
September 02, 2022Huge untapped wind energy potential can facilitate India's green transition
India’s wind energy outlook looks bright, with an additional 23.7 GW of wind capacity expected within the next five years, according to the Wind Energy Market Outlook 2026 released by Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and MEC Intelligence (MEC+).
September 01, 2022Germany’s three-month €9 travel tickets saved 1.8m tons of emissions
Germany’s €9 monthly tickets scheme for unlimited travel on regional train networks, trams, and buses has saved 1.8 million tons of CO2 emissions since its launch on June 1.
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 30, 2022EC selects first three cross-border renewables projects
The European Commission (EC) has announced the first list of renewable energy cross-border projects under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF).
August 30, 2022California to ban new gas-powered cars sales by 2035
California is banning the sales of new gasoline-only vehicles by 2035, marking a historic step toward combating climate change.
August 29, 2022European electricity prices reach record high as energy crisis escalates
Electricity prices in Europe jumped to all-time highs on Aug. 26, intensifying the energy crisis caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine as winter nears.
August 26, 2022Gulf Energy, Bangchak shift toward renewables
Thai energy company Gulf Energy Development and petroleum and energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation are committed to promoting clean energy and technology innovations, paving the way for sustainable growth.