In 2023, European wind power investments soared to €30 billion, installing 16.2 GW capacity, advancing towards EU clean energy targets.
Despite global uncertainty, 2023 was a record year for wind power in Europe
Analysis: As farmers protest, India must urgently deal with its water crisis
Indian farmers are pushing for the legalisation of a historic pricing mechanism that built India’s food security, but the problems they face demand far more.
`India’s Silicon Valley’ is feeling the climate costs
Bengaluru, also known as Bangalore, faces severe water shortage amidst rapid growth, earning it the nickname ‘India’s Silicon Valley’. The city’s expansion has strained resources, leading to increased water prices and environmental degradation.
Italian football club to fit stadium with solar panels
Udinese Calcio, an Italian Serie A team, is installing over 2,400 solar panels on their stadium’s roof, with aims to promote green energy and combat climate change. Their partnership with Bluenergy Group emphasizes sustainability and sets an inspiring precedent for other sports venues.
Book review: A grand survey of climate hope
Journalist Akshat Rathi’s new book, Climate Capitalism, looks at how businesses are embracing climate-positive practices, providing extensive insights and plenty of optimism, but missing out on developing countries and important details.
Turkey is racing ahead to become Europe’s biggest coal consumer
Turkey is set to surpass Germany as Europe’s largest coal consumer, driven by high inflation rates and the financial viability of coal-fired electricity over expensive natural gas. Despite coal consumption decreases in Germany and Poland, Turkey’s reliance on coal is increasing.
Google to launch oil and gas methane leak monitoring tool
Google partners with EDF to use satellite technology and AI to map oil and gas methane leaks. The project aims to help reduce emissions.
Analysis: New coal mines add question mark to India’s climate commitments
Along with a major expansion of renewable energy, India is also pushing for big increases in its coal production, casting doubt on its climate commitments.
The global wind industry is not out of trouble yet
The global wind power industry faced challenges in 2023, with leading companies like Siemens Energy, Orsted, and Vestas projecting ongoing struggles due to project delays, equipment issues, and inflation. Rising costs and the need for sector reform further complicate the industry’s outlook for 2024.
The world crosses the crucial 1.5 degrees C threshold over 12 months for the first time as the first month of 2024 is the warmest January ever recorded
In February 2024, data from Copernicus Climate Change Service revealed the world’s warmest January and a 12-month period averaging over 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. Scientists emphasize the urgent need for substantial emissions reductions to reverse this trend. Uncertainty remains about whether 2024 will surpass 2023 in temperature records, emphasizing the critical need for increased global efforts to combat climate change.
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