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China’s PV plants are booming, but is that good news for the fight against climate change?

Renewable Energy World

by Yariv Cohen, Ignite Power. The city boasts a 71-meter (233-feet) high ancient Buddha that was built in the 7th century, and is the largest carved stone sculpture in the country. As China’s global dominance settled, the entire market was forever changed. billion [US $652 million].

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There’s nothing worse than environmentalists encouraging climate inaction

Terra Infirma

One of my bugbears is the constant attempts to shift the ‘blame’ for climate change to someone else – whether it is China, Big Business or the Super-Rich. Concerned about the damage being done to its corporate reputation by the climate crisis, BP hired a public relations firm to bolster its image.

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Can California’s cap and trade address environmental justice?

GreenBiz

Pollution, poverty and race collide in many other disadvantaged communities across California — and the country — and some argue that the state’s climate policies haven’t helped. In their eyes, it doesn’t do enough to address climate change and allows emitters to continue polluting the air in the meantime. As the U.S.

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Four Oil and Gas Spills that are Worse than we Thought

Green Market Oracle

Fossil fuels are a leading cause of climate change and research shows that ubiquitous spills and leaks are often far worse than reported. Taylor Spill A 2019 report states that a spill that began in 2004 may rival the Deepwater Horizon. Taylor Energy liquidated its oil and gas assets and ceased production and drilling in 2008.

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The Olympics of Geothermal – WGC 2023 experience of African participants

ThinkGeoEnergy

Geothermal energy is one of the more important baseload elements for achieving carbon emission peaking and carbon neutrality. Seeing geothermal energy become a part of China’s energy mix was a priceless experience. Lankao Geothermal Heating Project This project demonstrates a new energy revolution in rural Lankao County.

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Texas Border Town Demands Stronger Action to Tackle Cancer-Causing Chemical Pollution

DeSmogBlog

In December 2016, following an assessment by the EPA’s Integrated Risk Information System, the EPA concluded that EtO turned out to be 30 times more powerful as a carcinogen for adults than previously thought. A report published last week highlighted the role that chemical plants play in driving climate change.

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Ricoh launches 14th annual Eco Action Day, pledging to tackle key sustainability issues in the areas of energy use, climate action, and responsible consumption

Eco-Business

Scheduled to run from April 1 to June 5, 2020, this year's campaign tackles Goals 7, 12 and 13 of the United Nations' (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - namely Affordable and Clean Energy, Responsible Consumption and Production, and Climate Action. Clean energy is a growing topic of interest in Singapore and Asia Pacific.