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Portugal’s gas consumption slides as renewables dominate power generation
Portugal’s total gas consumption was down 23% in the first nine months of 2024.
Flat-rate train ticket reduced Germany’s transport emissions by 5% in first year – analysis
Until now, model-based projections by the government have assumed only about half of the annual emissions reduction.
Sanlam Investments returns as title sponsor for Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2025
The theme for the 2025 event is “Building a climate resilient Africa: Catalysing investment and innovation in the green and blue economies.”
How the UK quit coal-fired power (and what comes next)
As recently as 2012, coal comprised nearly 40% of the UK’s electrical output.
Germany doubles number of solar balcony systems since start of 2024 – report
The registered systems bring the installed capacity of balcony solar PV to 600 megawatts.
Renewables cover 56% of Germany’s electricity needs in first three quarters of 2024
That’s up 4 percentage points compared to the same period a year before.
How this Belgian town slashed household waste
Located in Flanders, near Antwerp, Zoersel reduced the amount of residual waste per person by 20% between 2020 and 2022.
Clean air zones are improving public health and slashing emissions
London’s clean air zone has led to a 13% reduction in nitric oxide emissions from cars.
South Africa’s first electric minibus taxi model ‘will cut costs and air pollution’
The 15-seater eKamva has a range of more than 200km and delivers an estimated 40-70% saving on running costs.
These telecommunications companies are leading the way in energy efficiency improvements
KPN’s energy use has fallen 42% since 2010 thanks in part to the use of more efficient equipment.