Ursula von der Leyen proposed a new team of EU Commissioners, including Teresa Ribera for climate leadership and Stéphane Séjourné for economic strategy, emphasizing a competitive, decarbonized economy.
The UK’s Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero emphasized the need to accelerate the transition to clean energy at the Energy UK Annual Conference. He highlighted the drawbacks of fossil fuels and the societal benefits of clean energy, pledging decisive action.
The UK’s sixth renewable energy auction results in 131 projects, powering 11 million homes, enhancing energy security and independence.
By Anders Lorenzen In the backdrop of the tragic war between Russia and Ukraine, the western Ukrainian city of Rivne is championing climate action by signing up to achieve carbon neutrality by […]
Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund, valued at $1.71 trillion, plans large investments in renewable energy. It commits $1.01 billion to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for offshore and onshore wind, solar, and grid projects. Despite this, Norway’s oil and gas industry has not pledged to scale back extractions, drawing criticism.
Western countries pledged to stop buying Russian oil and gas after the Ukraine invasion, but Europe still heavily depends on Russian gas. Germany reduced reliance, but Austria remains the largest consumer. The UN emphasizes transitioning to clean energy.
Denmark, a low-lying country, faces climate impacts as sea levels rise. Danes are less interested in living near water due to climate concerns. Groundwater levels are higher, causing worry among homeowners about flooding. Buyers now seek homes with flood insurance.
Ukraine plans to invest $20 billion in renewable energy to reach a 27% share by 2030. This move is in response to energy capacity loss due to the war.
Denmark’s EV registrations surged to 50.9% of new car registrations, competing with Norway. Mobility Denmark attributes this to lower costs and taxes, with Tesla leading in popularity.
The Spanish government has approved nearly 300 renewable energy projects, totalling 28 GW, aiming for 81% renewable electricity mix by 2030 and creating 300,000 jobs.
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