President Barack Obama on Thursday signed an executive order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions produced by the federal government by 40 percent over the next decade, a move made as part of his administration’s efforts to fight climate change. The executive order also set a target for 30 percent of the electricity consumed by the … Continue reading Obama orders gov’t to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 pct.
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World CO2 emissions stall in 2014, Rising use of renewable energy, particularly in China, helped keep emissions in check
Global energy emissions stayed stable last year even though the economy grew, according to data released Friday that could boost chances for a landmark climate accord later this year. The rising use of renewable energy, particularly in China, played a role in keeping emissions from the energy sector to 32.3 billion tons of carbon dioxide … Continue reading World CO2 emissions stall in 2014, Rising use of renewable energy, particularly in China, helped keep emissions in check
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The year 2014 was the warmest year across global land and ocean surfaces since records began in 1880
The year 2014 was officially the hottest year since records began, federal scientists announced on Friday, part of a long-term warming trend driven by the burning of fossil fuels. Ten of the warmest years ever have occurred since 1997. Global ocean and land temperatures, which have been calculated since 1880, measured 1.24 degrees Fahrenheit above … Continue reading The year 2014 was the warmest year across global land and ocean surfaces since records began in 1880
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Deal reached at UN climate change talks in Peru
The U.N. weather agency said last week that 2014 could become the hottest year on record. More than 30 hours behind schedule, delegates from more than 190 countries agreed on what information should go into the pledges that countries submit for the expected Paris pact. They argued all day Saturday over the wording of … Continue reading Deal reached at UN climate change talks in Peru
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Price up carbon and make solid pledges on renewables in early 2015, says wind energy industry
Governments must put a price on carbon emissions and make pledges early next year to move away from fossil fuels and increase the share of renewable energy into the global power mix, according to a signed statement from wind industry players. Wind energy associations, including those from emerging markets such as Brazil, China, South Africa, … Continue reading Price up carbon and make solid pledges on renewables in early 2015, says wind energy industry
Continue readingTowards the climate conference PARIS – mapping the way towards 100% renewable energies
The COP20 Presidency has branded the related WBA/WWEA Side Event of 5 December as “Lima Climate Action Highlight” and will showcase a summary during the COP20 High-level Session on 11 December. Regions, cities and communities leading the transformation towards 100 % renewables Regions, cities and communities demonstrate that the transformation to a 100% renewable fuelled … Continue reading Towards the climate conference PARIS – mapping the way towards 100% renewable energies
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Eight out of 10 Americans Now Believe the Climate is Changing
Of the 1,000-plus Americans surveyed, 83 percent believe that climate change is occurring. 63 percent are concerned about changes in the frequency and intensity of natural disasters, such as floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes. From a regional perspective, Americans living in the Northeast are more concerned (71 percent) about changes in the severity of weather events … Continue reading Eight out of 10 Americans Now Believe the Climate is Changing
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IPCC: Cut carbon emissions to save the world from climate change
Governments can keep climate change in check at manageable costs but will have to cut greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2100 to limit risks of irreversible damage, a U.N. report said on Sunday. The 40-page synthesis, summing up 5,000 pages of work by 800 scientists already published since September 2013, said global warming was … Continue reading IPCC: Cut carbon emissions to save the world from climate change
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Fossil fuels should be ‘phased out by 2100’ says IPCC
That is the central message of a stark new report from the UN-backed Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The United Nations’ expert panel on climate science on Saturday finished a report on global warming that the UN’s environment agency said offers ”conclusive evidence” that humans are altering the Earth’s climate system. The document, which combines … Continue reading Fossil fuels should be ‘phased out by 2100’ says IPCC
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Heads of State miss the chance to back renewable energy in Europe
The European Council’s decision to set an EU-binding target of 27% showed a lack of ambition to improve Europe’s energy security. Governments also ignored calls from the renewable energy sector and European business leaders for a nationally-binding target of at least 30%. Thomas Becker, chief executive officer of the European Wind Energy Association, said: … Continue reading Heads of State miss the chance to back renewable energy in Europe
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China’s now world’s largest carbon emitter, emissions more than US, EU combined
World carbon dioxide emissions will hit a record high this year, driven by China’s growth and keeping the world far off track from the deep cuts needed to limit climate change, a study said on Sunday. More than half of proven fossil fuel reserves may have to stay in the ground if governments are serious … Continue reading China’s now world’s largest carbon emitter, emissions more than US, EU combined
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Record Greenhouse Gas Levels Impact Atmosphere and Oceans
The amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached a new record high in 2013, propelled by a surge in levels of carbon dioxide. This is according to the World Meteorological Organization’s annual Greenhouse Gas Bulletin, which injected even greater urgency into the need for concerted international action against accelerating and potentially devastating climate change. … Continue reading Record Greenhouse Gas Levels Impact Atmosphere and Oceans
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IPCC report calls for substantial emission reductions
Shares of low or zero carbon energies including those from wind energy, solar power, hydro and biomass should be increased, and fossil power generation without carbon dioxide capture and storage technology be phased out by the end of this century. Substantial reductions of greenhouse gas are needed in order to limit global temperature increase to … Continue reading IPCC report calls for substantial emission reductions
Continue readingUN panel: We can still slow global warming
But how do we actually stop global warming — or at least slow it down? That’s the subject of a big new report from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The topic this time is “mitigation” — how humanity could stop producing so many of the greenhouse gases. The upshot: Global greenhouse-gas emissions from … Continue reading UN panel: We can still slow global warming
Continue readingNew Nissan Electric Vehicles Leaf could power your home for days
The electric car’s lithium-ion batteries can store up to 24kWh of electricity, which can power an average Japanese household for about two day.
Continue readingNorthern Graphite Announces Successful Test Production of Graphene
Graphite prices have increased substantially due to the ongoing modernization of China and other emerging economies which has resulted in strong demand from traditional steel and automotive markets.
Continue readingVestas enters the Finnish wind energy market
Vestas has received an 18 MW wind power order for delivery and installation of six V112-3.0 MW wind turbines in a wind farm in Finland.
Continue readingChina Nuvo Solar Provides Update on Freya Acquisition
Freya is a producer of lithium ion batteries. China Nuvo Solar is a development stage company that owns unique patent pending solar energy and photovoltaic related technology.
Continue readingWind energy Vestas receives 102 MW order in California
Vestas has received a wind power order for 34 V90-3.0 MW wind turbines for a wind farm in California, USA.
Continue readingEnel Green Power: A positive trend also in the first trimester
Enel Green Power generates power from all renewable resources, with a vast, balanced portfolio of plants using wind energy, hydroelectric, geothermal energy, solar power and biomass.
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