Renewable Energy

A Just Transition to a Zero-carbon World Is Possible. Here’s How.

April 7, 2021 Anand Gupta

The global shift to a green economy could create 18 million jobs, with the potential to provide high-quality employment and livelihoods around the world. But what about the people and communities whose livelihoods, right now, depend on the fossil fuel or other high-carbon sectors? An estimated 6 million jobs in coal-powered electricity, petroleum extraction and […]

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In 2020, the world installed more new renewable energy than ever

April 6, 2021 Anand Gupta

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World Adds Record New Renewable Energy Capacity in 2020

April 6, 2021 Anand Gupta

Despite COVID-19 pandemic, more than 260GW of renewable energy capacity added globally in 2020, beating previous record by almost 50% IRENA Director-General Francesco Camera hails start of ‘decade of renewables’. Abu Dhabi, UAE – Global renewable energy capacity additions in 2020 beat earlier estimates and all previous records despite the economic slowdown that resulted from […]

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Over 110 Of Apple’s Manufacturing Partners To Move To 100 Pc Renewable Energy For Production

April 3, 2021 Anand Gupta

Apple is investing directly in renewable energy projects to cover a portion of upstream emissions, as well as a major energy storage project in California to pilot new solutions for renewable infrastructure. Tech major Apple on Wednesday said that over 110 of its manufacturing partners around the world are moving towards 100 per cent renewable […]

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World Bank Revises Climate Policy but Doesn’t Halt Fossil Fuel Funding

April 3, 2021 Anand Gupta

Washington/Brussels : A revised World Bank policy on climate change commits to making financing decisions in line with efforts to limit global warming, but stops short of promising to halt funding of fossil fuels, according to a draft bank presentation seen by Reuters. The World Bank, the biggest provider of climate finance to developing countries, […]

Western Australia invites proposals for a 1.5 GW wind and solar hydrogen hub

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WTO members discuss measures to tackle climate change and strengthen sustainability

April 2, 2021 Anand Gupta

WTO members discussed the trade-related aspects of the European Green Deal and heard presentations from several developing countries on their national environmental initiatives at the 30 March meeting of the Committee on Trade and Environment (CTE). The Committee also heard updates on the ongoing preparations for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26). The European Union […]

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A hotter Iran means increased monsoon flow on Indian subcontinent, study finds

April 2, 2021 Anand Gupta

New research from University of Kansas suggests that the positive dust–monsoon correlation could be partially attributed to the heating over the Iranian Plateau. The Indian summer monsoon, also known as the South Asian summer monsoon, is one of the world’s strongest monsoon systems. At the end of May and in early June, the meridional shift […]

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World’s Biggest Wind Farm May Be Answer to Korea’s Net-Zero Dream

April 1, 2021 Anand Gupta

The fishing grounds where Jung Kuenbae and his forbears have caught shrimp, butterfish and croakers for three generations are going to be turned into the world’s largest offshore wind farm. He’s OK with that. “I initially opposed the idea when the plan was proposed because it will destroy our livelihood,” said Jung, who leads a […]

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Apple to build battery-based solar energy storage project in California

April 1, 2021 Anand Gupta

Apple will build a battery-based renewable energy storage facility in Central California near a solar energy installation that already provides energy for all of its facilities in the state. Apple said the project will store 240 megawatt-hours of energy, or enough to power more than 7,000 homes for one day. It is located next to […]

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Study shows why India should increase renewable energy target of 2030

March 31, 2021 Anand Gupta

Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have just released a study that demonstrates why India should double down on renewables. New Delhi: Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have just released a study that demonstrates why India should double down on renewables. The study examines electricity and carbon mitigation costs associated with achieving aggressive renewable energy targets […]

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