Sustainability

China is the leader both in terms of existing low-carbon energy capacity and the future of hydropower in terms of its annual commissioning.

Switzerland to rise incentives for clean energy

The Swiss government increased its drive to push the nation toward more renewable energy on Thursday, proposing to sweeten incentives for solar panel installation and speed licenses for new hydropower and wind power projects, Reuters reports. With the majority of Switzerland’s hydroelectric growth potential already used, the government is focusing on increasing wind and solar …

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Cisco Systems, a technology powerhouse, and LAN pioneer has established net-zero emission objectives for 2040 as part of its bold and successful ESG efforts, Sustainability Mag reports.

Renewable energy slashed down the power bills for Australian households

According to a survey, a flood of renewable energy has helped drive down household power bills to their lowest levels in over a decade, implying that Australia has some of the cheapest electricity in the world. According to new research by the Australian Energy Council (AEC), which represents major power suppliers, average home power bills …

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Investec Offers Solar Power Financing to Private Clients

Czechia’s giant unused potential of alternative energy sources

According to many environmental organizations such as Greenpeace, the Rainbow Movement, or the Union of Modern Energy, Czechia does not use the enormous potential offered by renewable energy sources, Radio Prague informs. Ecologists aimed criticism at the plans of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, which is insufficiently involved in supporting the development of alternative …

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Renewable Energy Expansion Will Contribute to 70% of China's Power

India Could Create Millions of Jobs Through Renewable Energy

In the last year, India has experienced multiple waves of an ongoing pandemic, an increase in extreme weather events such as heatwaves, floods, and droughts, growing economic insecurity, and a spotlight on global inequities, NRDC.org writes. India also made fresh climate announcements in 2021, demonstrating that governments can generate employment, preserve health, and battle the …

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Estonians paid almost 95 million euros for renewable energy in 2021

Estonia’s electricity production from renewable sources has grown over the past year, with consumers paying almost 95 million euros for it through bill payments, Baltnews reported. Estonian power plants reportedly produced 2,578 gigawatt-hours of electricity from renewable sources in 2021, up 15.6% from a year earlier. Due to unfavorable wind conditions, wind power generation in …

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China carbon emissions

China Carbon Emissions: Carmakers Are Lagging Behind

The Chinese government has pledged to reduce pollution from automobiles, but even the world’s largest national electric car industry may be developing too slowly. According to a report issued this month by Greenpeace, China’s automotive industry is falling short of the country’s goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2060, Bloomberg reports. According to existing rules, …

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