The U.S. electric grid is an impressive but outdated system. Designed for a world that runs on fossil fuels, it caters to a network of giant energy producers, and the consumers dependent on them. But a greener world demands a more distributed system, where individuals or companies can generate, store and resell power. A smarter... Continue Reading →
The ‘1%’ are the main drivers of climate change, but it hits the poor the hardest: Oxfam report The richest of the rich are polluting the world and driving climate change, while the poorest of the poor suffer the greatest consequences, according to a new report published Monday by Oxfam International. The richest 1% of... Continue Reading →
The ‘1%’ are the main drivers of climate change, but it hits the poor the hardest…
The biggest ever poll of climate change views has found that 64 per cent of people think the issue is a “global emergency”. The UK, which is hosting the COP26 climate summit this November, had the highest level of concern, at 81 per cent, of the countries polled. Among high-income countries, the figure is lowest at... Continue Reading →
Climate change seen as global emergency by 64 per cent of people
Sila Nanotechnologies, a Silicon Valley battery materials company, has spent years developing technology designed to pack more energy into a cell at a lower cost — an end game that has helped it lock in partnerships with Amperex Technology Limited as well as automakers BMW and Daimler. Now, Sila Nano, flush with a fresh injection of... Continue Reading →
Sila Nanotechnologies raises $590M to fund battery materials factory
The biggest ever opinion poll on climate change has found two-thirds of people think it is a “global emergency”. The survey shows people across the world support climate action and gives politicians a clear mandate to take the major action needed, according to the UN organisation that carried out the poll. The UN Development Programme... Continue Reading →
UN global climate poll: ‘The people’s voice is clear – they want action’
With businesses under pressure to minimise energy costs, improve resilience and accelerate decarbonisation, what role can onsite technologies and systems play? Here, edie rounds up best-practice advice from the business leaders on this vitally important topic. When the UK Government first announced its legally binding net-zero target, it was regarded as world-leading. Aside from encouraging... Continue Reading →
5 top tips for choosing onsite technologies on the road to net-zero
Two of the world's biggest professional services firms have this week announced ambitious goals to slash greenhouse gas emissions and secure net zero status within the next decade. Boasting combined revenues of more than $60bn, EY and KPMG each outlined a range of actions to achieve net zero emissions and bolster their green credentials with... Continue Reading →
Consultancy giants announce ambitious new net zero goals
President Biden will make tackling America’s persistent racial and economic disparities a central part of his plan to combat climate change, prioritizing environmental justice for the first time in a generation. As part of an unprecedented push to cut the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions and create new jobs as the United States shifts toward cleaner... Continue Reading →
Biden to place environmental justice at center of sweeping climate plan
Climate From climate change and eco-tech to the latest green innovations and solutions: discover our selection of environment news and stories from around the world. The reason I highlighted this site is because similar to 'The Guardian' and the 'Independent_' some of the stories are difficult to find in other places. Continue to site... ... Continue Reading →
Euronews – Climate Page…
Our Vision To make the world a greener place, to bring solar to new heights of technological innovation, and to offer an elegant option to those who believe in sustainability for a better energy and environmental future. A few testimonials... “A great way to highlight the importance of renewable electricity.” “As part of Carlsberg Group’s... Continue Reading →
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Over 400 companies across some of the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitting industries – from shipping to steelmaking - have agreed to work together on plans to decarbonize by 2050, according to a coalition of climate advocacy groups that set up the partnership. The agreement, to be announced at the virtual Davos... Continue Reading →
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