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Wind installations reached a new record in 2023 as world ramps up clean energy, report says

Tue, 2024-04-16 19:46 — mike kraft

2023 was a record year for wind installations as world ramps up clean energy, report says The world installed 117 gigawatts of new wind power capacity in 2023, a 50% increase from the year before, making it the best year for new wind projects on record, according to a new report by the industry’s trade association. AP News

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The increase in wind installations “shows that the world is moving in the right direction in combating climate change,” the report said.

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Low investments in mining limits supply of key minerals needed for sustainable energy

Mon, 2024-04-15 09:59 — mike kraft

Global mining investment too low to support energy transition, Rio Tinto chairman says

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EU countries to support local solar panel manufacturing but no trade curbs on China -- draft docuement

Mon, 2024-04-15 09:44 — mike kraft

EU countries to pledge help for solar sector, but no trade curbs on China, draft shows Most European Union countries are set to commit more support to help Europe's ailing solar panel manufacturers on Monday, but steer clear of restrictions on cheap panel imports from China, a draft document showed. Kate Abnett Reuters

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Renewable energy grew rapidly in 2023, but must grow faster to meet climate change target -- IEA

Thu, 2024-01-11 10:19 — mike kraft

Renewables grew rapidly in 2023, but must grow faster still to meet climate change target, IEA says The amount of renewable energy installed around the world last year grew at its fastest rate in the past 25 years. AP News

The world’s renewable energy grew at its fastest rate in the past 25 years in 2023, the International Energy Agency reported Thursday in its first assessment since nations agreed in December on ambitious new targets to slow dangerous climate change.

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Two large Massachusetts offshore wind turbines are sending electricity to the U.S. grid for the first time

Fri, 2024-01-05 10:34 — mike kraft

Two large offshore wind sites are sending power to the US grid for the first time For the first time in the United States, turbines are sending electricity to the grid from the sites of two large offshore wind farms. AP News

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How some states changed climate policy in 2023

Fri, 2023-12-22 10:21 — mike kraft

How 2023 changed the way states do climate policy Democrats used their newfound state power — and historic climate funding — to create what one expert called a "banner year for clean energy policy." E&E News by POLITICO E&E News by POLITICO

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New COP28 draft text does not mention phase out of fossil fuels

Mon, 2023-12-11 11:36 — mike kraft

New COP28 draft text does not mention phase out of fossil fuels The U.N.'s climate body on Monday published its latest draft text of the deal it hopes to reach at the COP28 summit in Dubai, which includes a range of actions countries could take to reduce emissions. Alison Withers,Kate Abnett Reuters

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Canadian government to launch subsidies for carbon capture, clean tech--source

Mon, 2023-11-20 18:53 — mike kraft

Canada to launch subsidies for carbon capture, clean tech - source Canada's government will present legislation this month to start paying subsidies for carbon capture and net-zero energy projects, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. Steve Scherer Reuters

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Portugal used 100% renewable energy sources to run the country for a week

Mon, 2023-11-20 11:58 — mike kraft

Portugal just ran on 100% renewables for six days in a row For nearly a week, the country of 10 million met customer needs with wind, hydro and solar — a test run for operating the grid without fossil fuels. Canary Media

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The increased solar energy and electric vehicle sales boosts hope for climate goals-- report

Wed, 2023-09-27 10:13 — mike kraft

Boost in solar energy and electric vehicle sales gives hope for climate goals, report says Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) is becoming harder but a narrow window remains because clean energy infrastructure has grown around the world, a new report said Tuesday. AP News

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