President Biden used Earth Day to emphasize his administration’s commitment to addressing climate change and investing in clean energy. He announced the ‘Solar for All’ program, offering $7 billion in grants for residential solar projects benefiting low-income households. Additionally, he launched the American Climate Corps to prepare young people for jobs in climate-related industries.
Viewpoint: Positive festive reflections
The clean energy sector faced challenges in 2023, but 2024 brings hope. Brands show commitment to sustainability, climate change gains more attention, and clean energy remains resilient despite obstacles. Stay mindful of the climate crisis but remain hopeful during the festive season.
Opinion: COP28 – you can’t argue with the laws of physics
Despite of a deal at COP28 OPEC members still hangs on to the fairy-tale that fossil fuels will last forever.
Analysis: Bolstering Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition
The US assists Southeast Asian nations, including Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines, to achieve their clean energy goals, working with partners like Dat Bike and VinFast. The USAID’s initiatives aim to mobilize billions for regional clean energy projects, enhance renewable energy investments, support sustainable manufacturing, and improve disaster resilience.
Viewpoint: With a clean energy system, some of the suffering in Gaza could have been prevented
Energy-poor Palestine relies on external energy imports, suffering when Israel halts supplies. To improve energy stability, global organizations should support and fund renewable energy projects, including decentralized solar power.
Companies vying for the first round of Danish carbon capture and storage government funding
The Danish government has allocated funds for carbon capture and storage projects, set to decrease emissions by 2.3 million tonnes annually. Major companies are interested, supporting Denmark’s climate targets.
Even record renewable energy growth did not hamper the fossil fuel sector in 2022
Despite record growth in renewable energy, the fossil fuel sector has a tight grip on global energy supply and demand.
The US government sets up a fund to encourage rural clean energy generation
The Biden Administrations wants to encourage uptake of clean energy in rural communities.
India prepares to ramp up clean energy capacity
India to make up for lost clean energy targets.
New fund to boost solar development in Africa
African countries could receive an investment solar boos.