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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 the eKamva electric minubus, South Africa's first.

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.
A photo of a telecommunications tower at sunset

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.
A photo of an electric vehicle at a charging stations. Once its battery reaches its end of life, it will be able to be recycled.

Battery recycling gains momentum in the US

Redwood Materials has announced a partnership with BMW's North American unit to recycle the car-maker's lithium-ion batteries.
A photo of a train station in Barcelona, which is now using its trains as power stations.

Barcelona is turning subway trains into power stations

The transit agency expects regenerative braking to provide 41% of the energy needed to power the trains.
An olive farm in Spain, which is at the forefront of climate change

ING: Five lessons in climate adaptation from Southern Europe’s farmers

For one thing, heat and drought is pushing some production to more suitable areas.
An electric, zero emissions freight rail system

Mining giant Fortescue takes a major step towards ‘real zero’ emissions

Fortescue announced last year that it would reach “real zero” emissions by the end of the decade, without using any carbon offsets.
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