Chile’s energy landscape is undergoing a revolutionary transformation, with the solar thermal tower Cerro Dominador standing as a testament to the nation’s commitment to combating climate change.
Continue reading “Chile taking the Latin lead in renewables”Mixed emotions on COP28 result
A new deal reached at COP28 in Dubai signals a global shift away from fossil fuels to combat climate change. Representatives from nearly 200 countries supported the agreement, which contains stronger language on fossil fuels than previous proposals. The deal calls for a transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems in a just, orderly, and equitable manner, aiming for net zero by 2050.
Continue reading “Mixed emotions on COP28 result”Mark Cuban backing $1 billion Congo carbon plan
dClimate, a climate startup supported by investors like Mark Cuban, has struck a preliminary deal to generate $1 billion in carbon credits by preventing deforestation in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Continue reading “Mark Cuban backing $1 billion Congo carbon plan”Convincing people to go green
The decision to adopt eco-friendly technologies like heat pumps or induction stoves is heavily influenced by social circles. Friends, family, and neighbors play a crucial role in shaping our environmental actions, often more than we realize. These social influences are powerful tools in combating climate change, as our behaviors serve as models for others.
Continue reading “Convincing people to go green”Floating solar on hydro plants
The concept of floating solar panels, particularly on large reservoirs at existing hydropower facilities, is rapidly gaining traction worldwide. This approach offers a sustainable solution that avoids consuming valuable land. A prime example is the ambitious project in Indonesia, backed by Masdar, which is set to create the world’s largest floating solar power plant.
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Xlinks, a company in North Devon, England, is planning an ambitious renewable-energy project known as the Morocco-U.K. Power Project. By 2029, the company aims to connect the U.K. to a vast solar and wind energy complex in the Moroccan desert via two electric cables. This project, if successful, could supply up to 8% of the U.K.’s electricity needs and potentially serve as a model for a new global grid system.
Continue reading “3800km cable offers glimpse of global power grid”The first-ever enhanced geothermal plant in the US
Google and geothermal startup Fervo Energy have launched the United States’ first enhanced geothermal plant, Project Red, producing 100% carbon-free electricity. This 3.5-megawatt facility, although small compared to nuclear plants, stands out as the most powerful among over 40 global enhanced geothermal plants. It provides enough electricity for about 2,600 homes and directly supplies power to NV Energy in Las Vegas.
Continue reading “The first-ever enhanced geothermal plant in the US”COP28 turns attention to methane
The upcoming COP28 climate talks in Dubai are set to address not just carbon dioxide (CO2), the most notorious greenhouse gas, but also methane (CH4), a potent but relatively short-lived emission. Methane’s significant impact on global warming, despite its brief atmospheric lifespan, makes it a crucial target for immediate emission reduction efforts, especially because much of it leaks from fossil fuel infrastructure.
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In late September, Zimbabwe’s environment minister granted control of nearly 20% of the country’s land to Blue Carbon, a young company led by an Emirati royal, Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum.
Continue reading “UAE carbon offset project”China’s renewable energy boom
China and the United States, two of the world’s superpowers, have agreed to support a global target to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030. This announcement comes ahead of the COP28 climate conference. While both countries are pushing for a reduction in the use of coal, oil, and gas, they have not committed to completely phasing out fossil fuels, a step China considers “unrealistic”.
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