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September 16, 2022
Africa's first green hydrogen plant to start production in 2024
French independent power producer HDF Energy has announced that its green hydrogen power plant in Namibia, Africa’s first, will begin producing electricity in 2024.
September 14, 2022
Hawaii closes its last coal-fired power plant to combat climate change
Hawaii recently shut down its last coal-powered electricity plant, a step forward in the state’s effort to adopt more renewable energy sources and use less fossil fuels such as coal and oil.
September 14, 2022
Chicago to power city with 100% renewables
The US city of Chicago plans to run more than 400 public buildings, including City Hall and two international airports with 100% renewable electricity.
September 13, 2022
California Gov. Newsom calls for more aggressive climate actions
In wake of record-breaking heat wave that has smothered California for days, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Sept. 7 that “all of our models have been thrown out” when it comes to climate change.
September 05, 2022
California faces risk of blackouts amid record-breaking heat wave
Record high temperatures scorched cities across California’s Central Valley to outside of Los Angeles on September 4, with officials warning that the dangerous heat wave could last through the end of the week, threatening the state’s electrical grid.
September 02, 2022
Huge untapped wind energy potential can facilitate India's green transition
India’s wind energy outlook looks bright, with an additional 23.7 GW of wind capacity expected within the next five years, according to the Wind Energy Market Outlook 2026 released by Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and MEC Intelligence (MEC+).
September 01, 2022
Germany’s three-month €9 travel tickets saved 1.8m tons of emissions
Germany’s €9 monthly tickets scheme for unlimited travel on regional train networks, trams, and buses has saved 1.8 million tons of CO2 emissions since its launch on June 1.
August 30, 2022
California to ban new gas-powered cars sales by 2035
California is banning the sales of new gasoline-only vehicles by 2035, marking a historic step toward combating climate change.
August 29, 2022
European electricity prices reach record high as energy crisis escalates
Electricity prices in Europe jumped to all-time highs on Aug. 26, intensifying the energy crisis caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine as winter nears.
August 23, 2022
US climate bill gives big boost to South Korean clean-energy firms
South Korean clean energy companies become major winners from Washington's sweeping climate law as they benefit from tax credits and a shift away from China.