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The Future of Heat Pumps in China
Heating accounts for almost 20 per cent of energy use in industry and buildings globally, and about one-quarter of energy-sector emissions. China’s buildings and industry sectors account for about one-third of global heat consumption and therefore have a major influence…
CONTINUED DROP IN EU IMPORTS OF ENERGY PRODUCTS
In the fourth quarter of 2023, the EU imported 111.3 billion euros worth of energy products amounting to a total of 187.9 million tonnes. Compared with the same quarter of 2022, imports decreased both in value (-34.2 percent) and in…
WHAT EL NIÑO HAS IN STORE FOR US THIS YEAR?
Last summer, I shared with you my impressions of the coast of Dalmatia. As I wrote then, the Adriatic Sea is mostly cold, but in 2023, the sea temperatures were unusually high. On some days, the sea was almost uncomfortably…
CAN METHANE EMISSIONS MATCH CLIMATE GOALS BY 2030
Last year was marked by record-high methane emissions from the energy sector. However, the end of the year brought the United Nations Conference on Climate Change 2023 (COP28) and the pledges that set an ambitious target for reducing these emissions.…
CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES REDUCED THE GROWTH OF GLOBAL CO2 EMISSIONS
Although there was an increase in energy-related CO2 emissions in 2023, due to the large droughts that damaged hydropower plants, it was still a smaller increase compared to 2022. Smaller growth of global CO2 emissions has been achieved thanks to…
STATE OF EMERGENCY, RESTRICTIONS AND EMPTY TANKS DUE TO DROUGHT
In recent years, the world has witnessed some of the most severe droughts ever, affecting different continents and millions of people. In 2021, Madagascar experienced one of the worst droughts in its history, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis, while…
ABB and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings expand long-term partnership
ABB and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) have signed a long-term partnership agreement to accelerate the decarbonization and digitalization of the Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) fleet. Targeting increased safety and efficiency, the agreement covers 14 existing ships and a further…