IEA urges Japan to decarbonise its energy supply
Japan should balance and diversify its energy mix through a combination of renewable and nuclear energy and efficient thermal power generation, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said today in its latest review of Japan’s energy policies, stressing this would help…
Airlines Support ICAO on Cusp of Historic Emissions Agreement
Montreal 27.9. – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments at the 39th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to agree a global market-based measure to help the aviation industry manage its carbon footprint. At the top…
The World Passes 400ppm Carbon Dioxide Threshold. Permanently
We are now living in a 400ppm world with levels unlikely to drop below the symbolic milestone in our lifetimes, say scientists. Climate Central reports. In the centuries to come, history books will likely look back on September 2016 as…
New York City To Host Formula E Electric Car Race in July 2017
The Formula E series of electric car races will be headed to New York City towards the end of July 2017, putting on a pair of races along the Brooklyn waterfront. The tentative dates for the two races are: July…
OPEC Secretary General attends opening of 15th IEF Ministerial
Algeria, 27 September 2016 – OPEC Secretary General, HE Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, attended the opening session of the 15th Ministerial Meeting of the International Energy Forum (IEF) here yesterday. HE Barkindo took part in the first plenary session of the…
Spain Closes In on 50 Percent Renewable Power Generation
Over the first eight months of this year, Spain averaged an impressive 47.2 percent renewable energy share in its generation mix. The achievement was reported by Spanish electricity transmission system operator, Red Electrica de Espana (REE). Breaking down the renewable…
China Ratchets Down Green-Energy Growth for First Time ever
Over the past few years, China has made a major push to reduce carbon emissions by encouraging use of green technologies. Thanks to generous government incentives and fleet purchases, it is now the world’s largest market for plug-in electric cars.…