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A photo of a wind farm off the coast of Copenhagen, Denmark.

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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A photo of BASF's Ludwigshafen site, which will soon be home to the world's largest industrial heat pump.

Here’s how the world’s biggest heat pump will work

Powered by renewables, the heat pump will produce low-emissions steam for chemical manufacturing.
A graphic showing a wind farm and power lines transporting electricity to a city.

How these countries are unlocking hidden grid capacity to speed up the energy transition

If the world is to meet key climate targets — like tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030 — grid-enhancing technologies will likely play an important role.
A photo of electric school buses fitted with rooftop solar panels.

New York City’s new solar-powered school buses will support the grid too

Four electric buses fitted with rooftop solar panels are already operational under a joint venture between Con Edison and First Student.
A photo of a smart thermostat developed by climate tech company Tado.

A how-to guide for climate tech start-ups

The playbook is based on an analysis of what worked for thousands of start-ups in the sector.
Wind turbines next to a tulip farm in the Netherlands, which is among the leaders in the transition to 100% renewable electricity.

These countries are leading the way to 100% renewable electricity

At least 14 countries are on track to get more than half of their electricity from wind and solar by 2030.
Shellfish shells being turned into concrete

A new solution for flood-prone cities? Concrete made from shellfish waste

When crushed, scallop and whelk shells produce an ideal shape that enhances the porosity of pervious concrete.
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