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Support for Fossil Fuels Almost Doubled in 2021, Slowing Progress Toward International Climate Goals, According to New Analysis From OECD and IEA
Major economies sharply increased support for the production and consumption of coal, oil and natural gas, with many countries struggling to balance long standing pledges to phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies with efforts to protect households from surging energy…
A new cheaper type of non-flammable battery has been developed
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new, cheaper type of battery as an alternative to lithium-ion batteries, which are still very expensive. The new batteries are made of aluminum and sulfur, with an electrolyte of…
EBRD Provides USD 127 Million Loan to Turkey’s Isbank
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing USD 127 million in new funding to Isbank for on-lending to women-led businesses and to facilitate Turkey’s transition to a green economy. The financing is being made available through the…
ABB and Hydrogen Optimized Expand Hydrogen Partnership, Including a Strategic Investment
ABB and Hydrogen Optimized Inc. (HOI), the Canadian technology innovator unlocking green hydrogen production at scale, have signed an agreement to expand the companies’ existing strategic relationship. This includes an investment by ABB into Key DH Technologies Inc. (KEY), the…
Carbon neutral and net zero – what do they mean?
Whether we’re buying a coffee, booking a vacation or making investments, the jargon around sustainability can be confusing and overwhelming, making it hard to know if we’re making the right choices. In this article we take a look at some…
Why Don’t Solar Panels Work as Well in Heatwaves?
Heatwaves are good for generating solar energy – right? Well, yes and no. Recent hot weather has generated record amounts of solar power. Germany broke a new record for solar power generation, and, in the United Kingdom, solar power met…
IRENA DG’s Indonesian Mission Breaks Ground on Future G20 Investment Forum
Led by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)’s Director-General, Francesco La Camera, the Agency undertook a four-day mission to Indonesia on 24-27 July. During the mission, the IRENA Director-General met with government ministers and other high-ranking individuals, participated in a…