Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a transformative role in how modern cities generate, store, and distribute energy. Acting as a silent orchestrator, AI integrates renewable energy sources—such as wind, solar, geothermal, hydrogen, and batteries—into unified systems that promote cleaner and more efficient energy management. This integration is essential to building the foundation of smart cities, …
A groundbreaking analysis by Global Energy Monitor (GEM) reveals that abandoned or soon-to-close coal mines hold immense potential to be repurposed for solar projects, offering a powerful new path toward clean energy. According to GEM’s Global Coal Mine Tracker, 312 surface coal mines have already closed since 2020, covering 2,089 square kilometers of land. An …
In rural Ireland, Irish bogs have long provided a vital, low-cost fuel source in the form of turf, or dried peat. For generations, people like John Smyth have hand-harvested peat to heat their homes, valuing its affordability and the cultural tradition it represents. Smyth, now in his 70s, still stacks and dries peat, known locally …
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The European Commission is preparing to release a new draft amendment to the European Climate Law that would allow the limited use of carbon credits to help meet the EU’s 2040 climate target. This proposal sets a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent compared to 1990 levels by 2040. However, unlike previous …
The space industry is one of the most undervalued sectors in the global economy, especially in Europe. While the United States and China have made significant strides, with 153 and 68 launches respectively in the past year, Europe managed only three. This disparity reflects not only a lack of investment but also a failure to …
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The 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) in Nice, France, has been widely regarded as a turning point in global efforts to protect the oceans. Attended by nearly 200 countries, UNOC focused on accelerating commitments to existing treaties, particularly the High Seas Treaty, and addressing urgent issues like plastic pollution, illegal fishing, and destructive marine …
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As the European Union nears a pivotal decision on its 2040 climate target, the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change (ESABCC) has issued a strong and unprecedented warning. The independent panel of scientists is urging the EU to reject the use of international carbon credits in favor of ambitious domestic emissions cuts. Their central …
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Climate Farmers, a leading nonprofit in Europe’s regenerative agriculture movement and co-developer of its soil carbon credit methodology, has made a surprising decision to step away from carbon credits and carbon markets altogether. According to cofounder Ivo Degn, the choice was not due to a failure of the regenerative mission, but rather because the carbon …
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