Off-grid energy use surges to shine light on remote communities, IRENA report shows Rural communities in developing countries are increasingly relying on off-grid renewable energy – despite challenges posed by COVID-19. Use of off-grid solar lights soared from 15.4 million in 2012 to 112 million in 2021. Read More... |
Countries strike ‘historic’ deal to protect nature at COP15 A landmark agreement to safeguard a third of the planet for nature was secured at the UN COP15 biodiversity summit in Canada. The plan will include setting targets to protect rainforests, wetlands, and the rights of indigenous peoples. Read More... |
JP Morgan sets carbon-emission targets for clients in most polluting sectors One of the world’s largest investment banks has set targets to cut carbon emissions linked to its finance and dealmaking in the iron, steel, cement and aviation sectors by 2030. Read More... |
EU emissions hit lowest level in at least 30 years The European Union’s greenhouse gas emissions were at their lowest in at least 30 years in November 2022, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air. Read More... |
We need to eliminate global warming – but we must make sure we don’t leave people behind Vicki Hollub, President, and CEO of Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Efforts to tackle global warming shouldn’t “leave people behind”, Vicki Hollub, the first woman to head a major American oil company, tells ADSW Talks. Communities shouldn’t be “unnecessarily damaged” by measures to reduce carbon emissions. The oil and gas industry, with its vast experience of logistics, will also have a key role to play in the energy transition, as “that’s what we’re really good at.” Watch here > |
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Climate finance, decarbonization and education key to COP28 Dr. Nawal Al-Hosany, Permanent Representative of the UAE to the International Renewable Energy Agency. Read More... |
Masdar aims to become global green hydrogen hub Mohammad Abdelqader El Ramahi, Masdar’s Executive Director of Green Hydrogen, speaks to Energy Intelligence. Read More... |
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