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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 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+).
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 25, 2022EU transport emissions up 7% in 2021 while other sectors drop sharply
Numbers of gas emissions in Europe’s source sectors such as energy industries and industrial processes have fallen, showing a significant progress in the bloc’s air pollution and climate change efforts since 1990.
August 22, 2022EU carbon prices hit record high as drought strains energy supply
EU carbon prices in the EU’s emissions trading system rose to an all-time high above 99 euros a tonne on Aug. 19, due to a cut to auction supply in August and a significant increase in demand.
August 19, 2022Meyer Burger, DESRI sign up-to-5 GW module supply deal
Swiss solar panel manufacturer Meyer Burger has signed a contract with D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) to supply up to 5 GW modules for the developer’s large-scale solar projects in the U.S.
August 17, 2022EU greenhouse gas emissions move upward to pre-Covid levels
Greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union in the first quarter has increased since 2020, but they remain below pre-Covid levels, according to data released by Eurostat.