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, Transport

Portugal becomes the latest EU state to announce a flat-rate monthly rail pass

The pass will give commuters access to urban, regional, and inter-city trains operated by state-owned CP.

Climate & Energy, Transport

China’s EV and high-speed rail boom is curbing global oil demand, data shows

Fully electric models and plug-in hybrids accounted for more than 50% of all new vehicle sales in China in July and August.

Climate & Energy

South African power utility builds a road using coal ash

Eskom produces around 34 million tonnes of coal ash annually, of which only 7% to 10% is beneficiated.

Climate & Energy

Rhino poaching plunges in South Africa thanks to dehorning programme

In 2023, 307 rhinos were killed in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park. However, in June, July and August 2024, just 16 rhinos were lost.