renewable energy
Why the World is Missing its Chance for Clean Energy
A green recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic would have helped countries to build back better while driving economic growth and job creation. But the latest Renewables 2022 Global Status Report paints a different picture. According to the report, the global energy transition the world had…
WWF to Croatian Members of EP: Vote Down the “Fake Green” Taxonomy
In a few weeks’ time, the EU could classify nuclear power and fossil gas as ‘sustainable’. More specifically, the EU is about to sign off on a list of “green” investments as part of its new investment guidebook, the EU…
The Interlinked Threats Facing Lakes and Why we Need to Protect Them
Across the world, lakes fed by rivers, glacial melt, groundwater and rain have played an important role in human civilization and development. They contain 90 percent of the fresh water on the planet’s surface, house an array of wildlife, and…
EU and Egypt Step Up Cooperation on Climate, Energy and the Green Transition
Today in Cairo, on the occasion of the visit of Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and her meeting with Egyptian President El Sisi, the EU and Egypt issued a joint statement on climate, energy and the green transition. “We are starting to tap into…
ABB To Lead Turnkey Project For Largest Shore-To-Ship Solution In France
Port of Toulon, which handles over 1.6 million ferry and cruise passengers annually, has committed to ABB Shore Connection technology at a key stage in its sustainability drive. With around 1,300 yearly calls from ferries and cruise vessels right in…
COVID-19 Slows Progress Towards Universal Energy Access
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a key factor in slowing progress toward universal energy access. Globally, 733 million people still have no access to electricity, and 2.4 billion people still cook using fuels detrimental to their health and the environment.…
IRENA Members Launch New Framework On Project Facilitation
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) held its first meeting of the “Collaborative Framework on Project Facilitation to Support the Energy Transition,” a platform bringing together public, private, intergovernmental, and non-governmental bodies to support the development and finance of renewable…