Some governments have set themselves goals of reaching net zero emissions by 2050 or sooner, as pressure to act against climate change grows LONDON: Wind power companies have called on governments to ensure efforts to encourage low-carbon energy are maintained amid the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, according to a statement seen by Reuters. […]
Renewable energy shaping the future of sustainability
Renewable energy is key requirement to sustainability, and stands at the forefront of Dubai’s and the UAE’s strategic priorities. The UAE leads the efforts to adopt the latest innovations that address climate change, mitigate the effects of global warming, and plays a major role in supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030. The UAE […]
Scientists outline new steps to attain 100 per cent clean energy by 2050
The roadmap calls for the electrification of all energy sectors, for increased energy efficiency leading to reduced energy use, and for the development of wind, water, and solar infrastructure. Boston: Stanford scientists have outlined new steps that 143 countries around the world can take to attain 100 per cent clean, renewable energy by the year […]
Michelin eyes carbon neutrality at all plants by 2050
Michelin claimed that 85% of its plant in Europe are powered by electricity that comes from renewable sources. New Delhi: French tyremaker Michelin is looking to reach zero carbon footprint by 2050 at all plants worldwide. The move is in line with the Paris Agreement signed at the COP21 in 2015 to limit global warming […]
Repsol Is First Oil Major to Pledge Zero Emissions by 2050
Repsol SA embarked on the most ambitious attempt yet by an oil major to align itself with the Paris climate goals, saying it will eliminate all greenhouse gas emissions from its own operations and its customers by 2050. The Spanish giant’s exploration and production unit will focus on value instead of output growth, according to […]
The world will get half its power from wind, solar by 2050
Nearly half the world’s electricity will come from renewable energy by 2050 as costs of wind, solar and battery storage continue to plummet Since 2010, the cost of wind power has dropped by 49%, and solar has plummeted 85%, according to BNEF Nearly half the world’s electricity will come from renewable energy by 2050 as […]
More EU leaders sign up to carbon net-zero goal by 2050 ahead of summit
BRUSSELS/BERLIN: Germany has joined a growing number of EU nations to back going carbon neutral by mid-century, EU documents show, building momentum for the bloc’s leaders to agree the ambitious climate goal at a summit this week. Divisions remain among the bloc’s 28 governments over the long-term net-zero emissions target, with many concerned a steeper […]
MGE Announces Goal of Net-Zero Carbon Electricity by 2050
“We believe it is important to articulate a long-term goal that is both visionary and based on the best climate science available,” CEO says. MADISON, Wis.: Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) today set a new goal of net-zero carbon electricity for its customers by 2050, said Jeff Keebler, MGE Chairman, President and CEO. “In creating […]
Los Angeles Targets 100% Electric Vehicles In The City By 2050
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti isn’t waiting for Congress to act on the threat of climate change. Today he introduced the city’s own version of the Green New Deal, which establishes goals of a zero carbon grid, zero carbon transportation, zero carbon buildings, zero waste, and zero wasted water by 2050. Citing the environmental disasters […]
Costa Rica bets on ending fossil fuel use by 2050 under decarbonization plan
The government launched a decarbonization plan in February to rid the country of fossil fuels by 2050. San Jose: Eric Orlich and his wife Gioconda Rojas own two electric vehicles, which they charge at home in the garage thanks to solar panels on their roof. That could soon become the norm in Costa Rica, where […]