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Environmental blog with a focus on climate change.

China’s carbon market set to introduce absolute emissions caps by 2027

By agreenerlifeagreenerworld on September 17, 2025 • ( 2 Comments )

A coal-burning power plant can be seen behind a factory in the city of Baotou, in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

China plans to implement absolute emissions caps by 2027 and establish a nationwide emissions trading scheme by 2030.

Nordic film and TV industries launch trailblazing sustainability standard

By agreenerlifeagreenerworld on September 13, 2025 • ( 1 Comment )

Behind the scenes on a Nordic Film and TV production.

The Nordic film and TV industries have launched the Nordic Ecological Standard (NES), a trailblazing framework to cut emissions and boost sustainability

China looks to ride wave of clean ocean energy

By agreenerlifeagreenerworld on September 12, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

A stylised AI-generated visualisation shows an offshore wave energy floating platform.

China is advancing ocean energy development, focusing on wave power technologies to boost capacity and secure energy supplies by 2030.

China’s clean energy boom reshapes global economy, Ember report finds

By agreenerlifeagreenerworld on September 11, 2025 • ( 1 Comment )

Graphic showing how increased solar and wind adoption and electrification are driving down fossil fuel use in China.

A new Ember report shows China’s clean energy surge is transforming the global economy, with record solar, wind, storage, and investment reducing fossil fuel demand.

Europe falling behind on wind power, warns industry group WindEurope

By agreenerlifeagreenerworld on September 8, 2025 • ( 1 Comment )

WindEurope warns Europe is falling behind on wind power capacity. New 2025 data shows Germany leading the way, while most EU countries struggle with permits and grid expansion.

Revolution Wind lawsuit: Offshore wind farm takes Trump administration to court

By agreenerlifeagreenerworld on September 4, 2025 • ( 4 Comments )

The first wind turbine installed at the Revolution Wind offshore wind farm in September 2024.

Revolution Wind sues the Trump administration after its nearly complete offshore wind farm was halted. What the lawsuits mean for clean energy and jobs.

Book review: The Climate Diplomat, by Peter Betts

By agreenerlifeagreenerworld on September 4, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Peter Betts, during climate negotiations during COP17 in 2011 in Durban, South Africa.

Peter Betts’ posthumous book highlights his extensive experience in climate diplomacy, emphasizing relationship-building and the complexities of global negotiations.