Climate & Energy

Climate & Energy

Lessons from Denmark – the world leader in climate action

The pioneer of commercial wind energy says it will reduce emissions by at least 82% by 2035, relative to 1990 levels.

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The pace of the global energy transition has been vastly underestimated, RMI analysis shows

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Renewables meet 82% of Portugal’s electricity needs in first half of 2024

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No rooftop? No problem: Inside Germany’s ‘balcony solar’ boom

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The EU got more than 50% of its electricity from renewables in first half of 2024

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Renewables will overtake coal as world’s biggest power source next year — IEA

Climate & Energy

How China’s ‘two new’ policy aims to cut emissions and boost recycling

Among other things, the policy is aimed at ramping up recycling of old or high-emission items.

Climate & Energy, Transport

New wastewater treatment plant uses sewage to produce climate-friendly shipping fuel

There are some 80,000 wastewater treatment plants in Europe that offer considerable potential for the new process.

Cities, Climate & Energy, Transport

In numbers: How London’s low-emission zones have improved air quality

Roadside concentrations of nitrogen dioxide were 27% lower across the city in 2024, relative to a scenario in which ULEZ didn't exist.

Cities, Climate & Energy

Nature-based solutions are gaining momentum across Africa

Between 2012 and 2023, sub-Saharan Africa saw nearly 300 new nature-based resilience projects that secured $21 billion in funding.

Climate & Energy

The power of interconnections: Ireland’s electricity mix is cleaner than ever

The 190km Greenlink interconnector, commissioned in late January, "is creating a new normal for carbon emissions in Irish electricity."