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Global electricity sector nearing ‘peak emissions’
Anew report suggests that we may soon reach the peak of global emissions from the electricity sector. Research into 78 countries by think tank Ember has shown that in the first half of 2023, CO₂ emissions from the global power industry grew by a mere 0.2%, with wind and solar capacity hitting record levels.
read more... 09/10/2023
Egyptian solar and wind to boost Britain’s energy supply
Britain will reportedly import electricity generated by solar and wind farms located in the sun-soaked landscapes of Egypt.
read more... 25/09/2023
Russia dodges G7 price cap sanctions on most of its oil exports
Russian crude oil supplies increased 50% this spring despite the G7 countries imposing sanctions due to war in Ukraine, the Financial Times reported on Sunday citing data from analytics company Kpler.
read more... 25/09/2023
Challenges persist in EU’s ‘blue energy’ push
Despite some progress, more work is needed in the development of offshore renewable energies to achieve Europe’s ambitious ‘blue’ coastal economy targets, a report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) found.
read more... 20/09/2023
EU to launch first phase of world-first CO2 border tax
The European Union starts the initial phase of its plan for the world's first carbon border tax next month, requiring importers to report the CO2 emissions of products sold into Europe, such as steel and cement, or risk financial penalties.
read more... 14/09/2023