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Singapore will peak its emissions by 2030 and halve the amount to 33 million tonnes CO2-equivalent by 2050. But with scientists warning that the world should reach net zero by 2050 to limit warming to 1.5°C, MORE
124 A longer-term 300 GW by 2050 target will also be established in support of the EU's net-zero carbon by the midcentury goal. “Floating offshore will be up to a third of all offshore capacity by 2050. MORE
Dominion Energy announced a significant expansion of the company’s greenhouse gas emissions-reduction goals, establishing a new commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. MORE
Arizona may soon join a lengthening list of states pledging to reach 100 percent carbon-free power by 2050, although a final decision on its plan to get there won’t be made until after Tuesday’s election. MORE
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Any pathway to reduced greenhouse gases must involve stakeholders from the transportation sector — thankfully America's best-selling automotive brand is stepping up MORE
The company set an “aspiration” to reach net-zero carbon by 2050 and eliminate all coal power plants from its fleet by 2040. Wisconsin-based utility Alliant Energy has joined the ranks of U.S. utilities pledging to zero out their net carbon emissions by mid-century. MORE
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If passed into law, the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 would require federal agencies to create a plan, using existing authorities,… The post Congress introduces climate bill to reach 100% clean energy by 2050 appeared first on Solar Power World. A new bill introduced today by Rep. MORE
Japan hopes to rely solely on renewable energy in the next 30 years MORE
The new rules will require the state's investor-owned utilities to phase out fossil fuels from the grid by 2050, a goal already promised by the state's largest utility, Arizona Public Service. MORE
Bloomberg reported that officials were debating whether to set a formal net zero emissions goal for 2050. Potentially huge climate news via @AkshatRathi this morning, that India is looking at a net-zero emissions target for 2050. MORE
Petronas today announced an "aspiration to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050", asserting its intention to operate as "progressive energy and solutions partner enriching lives for a sustainable future". "As MORE
Japan has pledged to go carbon neutral by mid-century, bringing it in line with the European Union and a handful of other nations. Achieving this goal will require a major overhaul of the world's third-biggest economy MORE
Net Zero Emissions By 2050. Joe Biden had a super, Super Tuesday. On this episode of Political Climate , we discuss the results and what they mean for climate in the 2020 Democratic Primary. We also touch on the sweeping Senate energy bill that could come to a vote any day now. MORE
Southern Company announced a new long-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goal of net zero emissions by 2050. Today’s action, announced during the 2020 Southern Company… The post Southern Company commits to net-zero emissions by 2050 appeared first on Solar Power World. MORE
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391 Before rallying in the Capitol rotunda, attendees met with… The post Illinois activists rally for 100% renewables by 2050 appeared first on Solar Power World. MORE
Climate change is on course to slash up to 18 per cent off global GDP by 2050, making the world trillions of dollars poorer if mitigating action is not taken and global temperatures soar to 3.2C MORE
It is the first Singapore company to set a carbon neutral target for 2050 MORE
5 radical visions for a 2050 food system. But the Wageningen team ups the ante with a rallying cry for circular agriculture, circular cooking and circular chefs: "By 2050," they write, "we have replaced the wasteful, linear model of our current food system with a circular one." MORE
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) believes its sector “can achieve net-zero by 2050” through a range of measures recommended to government and others in its latest report, Routes to Net-Zero 2050: 2020 Year End Summary. MORE
With the United Kingdom due to host this year’s round of crucial UN climate talks in November, a new study shows the island country currently has no chance of meeting its own legally binding target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to nothing within 30 years MORE
124 US investment bank joins Citigroup, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and JP Morgan Chase in pledging to slash emissions from its financing activities over the coming decades. MORE
This follows strong progress the company has made in reducing carbon emissions… The post Duke Energy accelerates net-zero goal to 50% by 2050 appeared first on Solar Power World. Duke Energy announced an updated climate strategy with a new goal of net-zero carbon emissions from electric generation by midcentury. The company is also accelerating its near-term goal by cutting its carbon dioxide emissions by half or more from 2005 levels by 2030. MORE
New CEO at the global oil giant plans to step up its investment in non-oil and gas activities. Campaigners argue much more detail is required on how the company will pivot towards net zero emissions. Investing Net Zero oil Oil & Gas MORE
274 Only half (53%) of UK engineering firms think net zero by 2050 is achievable for them. The survey, which looks at the skills engineering employers need to meet 2050 net-zero targets, uncovers that only half (53%) of UK engineering firms think net zero by 2050 is achievable for them. MORE
years’ worth of energy sector emissions between now and 2050. From 2027 to 2050 they predict carbon emissions will decline at an average annual rate of 0.7%. If the global temperature increase is to be kept below two degrees, emissions would need to fall at 6% per year to 2050. The declining contribution of coal is projected to have the biggest impact on carbon emissions, while wind and solar power are predicted to grow to a 56% share of electricity generation by 2050. MORE
utilities pledging to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, with a long-range plan that invests nearly $8 billion in renewable energy and accelerates some coal plant closures — although it will retain much of its coal fleet through 2040. Ameren has joined the ranks of U.S. MORE
Through her organization Oceans 2050, Alexandra Cousteau wants to shift our history of ocean loss into a tale of restoration - and she's starting with kelp. MORE
Here are five utilities that have committed to net-zero electricity by 2050 or sooner, in accordance with the IPCC’s report that limiting global warming to 1.5°C C will require reaching net zero emissions around 2050. MORE
The US commitment to absolute zero, not net zero, can be a political game changer for the shipping industry Summary - The US wants the global shipping industry to reduce its CO2 emissions to zero by 2050, announces the country's special presidential envoy for climate, John Kerry. MORE
Wind, water and solar sources ? the renewable energy trio ? could meet almost all the needs of our power-hungry society in 30 years MORE
Virginia has become the latest state to pass a law that sets it on a path to 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2050, as well as setting targets for massive investments in energy efficiency, energy storage and in-state solar and wind power. MORE
We cannot rely on linear developments and a steady energy transition over the next 30 years to 2050,” according to William Gillett, Energy Programme Director of the European Academies’ Science Advisory Council (EASAC). Cooling towers of a coal-fired power plant in Saxony, Germany. “We MORE
Net-zero commitments went mainstream in 2020. There are now 22 regions, 452 cities, and over 1,100 companies with revenues over $11 trillion that have pledged to bring emissions to net zero by middle of the century. In 2021 we’re going to spend a lot of time working backward from that. MORE
Arizona Public Service announced a goal to deliver 100% clean, carbon-free electricity to customers by 2050. The goal includes a nearer-term 2030 target of achieving… The post APS plans to retire coal by 2031, reach 100% clean energy by 2050 appeared first on Solar Power World. MORE
If all goes according to plan, Wisconsin residents will be using 100 percent carbon-free energy by 2050 MORE
South Korea will set its sights on becoming a carbon neutral country by 2050, President Moon Jae-in announced today, making it the latest major economy committed to ending its contribution to climate change as crucial momentum towards net zero gathers pace ahead of COP26. MORE
That's according to a BloombergNEF report that calls policy support for the hydrogen economy "insufficient.". decarbonization hydrogen Hydropower Renewable Energy MORE
Arizona Public Service, the largest utility in the sunny southwestern state, committed itself Wednesday to 100 percent carbon-free power by 2050. MORE
Over the past three years, some of the country’s biggest utilities have been committing to a goal that few may have predicted they’d undertake on their own: weaning themselves off carbon-emitting generation by 2050. MORE
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JANUARY 15, 2021
5 radical visions for a 2050 food system. But the Wageningen team ups the ante with a rallying cry for circular agriculture, circular cooking and circular chefs: "By 2050," they write, "we have replaced the wasteful, linear model of our current food system with a circular one."
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APRIL 2, 2021
The post Is Earth Livable In 2050? Green Politics, Political News Is Earth Livable In 2050 Incoming US President Joe Biden will have a large and long agenda of things he has to reform, reset and restart in his first 100 days in office.
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APRIL 17, 2020
What’s implausible in 2020 may be plausible by mid-century. Agriculture Food Systems Foodstuff Urban Agriculture
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FEBRUARY 13, 2020
New CEO at the global oil giant plans to step up its investment in non-oil and gas activities. Campaigners argue much more detail is required on how the company will pivot towards net zero emissions. Investing Net Zero oil Oil & Gas
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MARCH 6, 2020
Virginia has become the latest state to pass a law that sets it on a path to 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2050, as well as setting targets for massive investments in energy efficiency, energy storage and in-state solar and wind power.
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FEBRUARY 19, 2021
Only half (53%) of UK engineering firms think net zero by 2050 is achievable for them. The survey, which looks at the skills engineering employers need to meet 2050 net-zero targets, uncovers that only half (53%) of UK engineering firms think net zero by 2050 is achievable for them.
GreenBiz
APRIL 7, 2020
That's according to a BloombergNEF report that calls policy support for the hydrogen economy "insufficient.". decarbonization hydrogen Hydropower Renewable Energy
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OCTOBER 27, 2020
Japan hopes to rely solely on renewable energy in the next 30 years
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FEBRUARY 26, 2021
We cannot rely on linear developments and a steady energy transition over the next 30 years to 2050,” according to William Gillett, Energy Programme Director of the European Academies’ Science Advisory Council (EASAC). Cooling towers of a coal-fired power plant in Saxony, Germany. “We
GreenTechMedia
JANUARY 22, 2020
Arizona Public Service, the largest utility in the sunny southwestern state, committed itself Wednesday to 100 percent carbon-free power by 2050.
Solar Power World
MARCH 26, 2020
Here are five utilities that have committed to net-zero electricity by 2050 or sooner, in accordance with the IPCC’s report that limiting global warming to 1.5°C C will require reaching net zero emissions around 2050.
Eco-Business
JANUARY 22, 2021
It is the first Singapore company to set a carbon neutral target for 2050
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Mr. Sustainability
APRIL 24, 2021
The US commitment to absolute zero, not net zero, can be a political game changer for the shipping industry Summary - The US wants the global shipping industry to reduce its CO2 emissions to zero by 2050, announces the country's special presidential envoy for climate, John Kerry.
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JANUARY 29, 2021
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A longer-term 300 GW by 2050 target will also be established in support of the EU's net-zero carbon by the midcentury goal. “Floating offshore will be up to a third of all offshore capacity by 2050.
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) believes its sector “can achieve net-zero by 2050” through a range of measures recommended to government and others in its latest report, Routes to Net-Zero 2050: 2020 Year End Summary.
Solar Power World
MARCH 5, 2020
Before rallying in the Capitol rotunda, attendees met with… The post Illinois activists rally for 100% renewables by 2050 appeared first on Solar Power World.
GreenTechMedia
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Over the past three years, some of the country’s biggest utilities have been committing to a goal that few may have predicted they’d undertake on their own: weaning themselves off carbon-emitting generation by 2050.
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NOVEMBER 13, 2020
The new rules will require the state's investor-owned utilities to phase out fossil fuels from the grid by 2050, a goal already promised by the state's largest utility, Arizona Public Service.
Forbes Green Tech
OCTOBER 22, 2020
Through her organization Oceans 2050, Alexandra Cousteau wants to shift our history of ocean loss into a tale of restoration - and she's starting with kelp.
Eco-Business
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Singapore will peak its emissions by 2030 and halve the amount to 33 million tonnes CO2-equivalent by 2050. But with scientists warning that the world should reach net zero by 2050 to limit warming to 1.5°C,
GreenTechMedia
JULY 23, 2020
The company set an “aspiration” to reach net-zero carbon by 2050 and eliminate all coal power plants from its fleet by 2040. Wisconsin-based utility Alliant Energy has joined the ranks of U.S. utilities pledging to zero out their net carbon emissions by mid-century.
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Any pathway to reduced greenhouse gases must involve stakeholders from the transportation sector — thankfully America's best-selling automotive brand is stepping up
Impact Alpha
APRIL 22, 2021
The post 2030 is the new 2050 as countries and companies compete on climate ambitions appeared first on Impact Alpha. ImpactAlpha, April 22 – Call it The Great Acceleration. Goals for cutting carbon emissions that seemed ambitious when the Paris Agreement was forged.
Eco-Business
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Japan has pledged to go carbon neutral by mid-century, bringing it in line with the European Union and a handful of other nations. Achieving this goal will require a major overhaul of the world's third-biggest economy
GreenTechMedia
MARCH 6, 2020
Net Zero Emissions By 2050. Joe Biden had a super, Super Tuesday. On this episode of Political Climate , we discuss the results and what they mean for climate in the 2020 Democratic Primary. We also touch on the sweeping Senate energy bill that could come to a vote any day now.
Solar Power World
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
Dominion Energy announced a significant expansion of the company’s greenhouse gas emissions-reduction goals, establishing a new commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
Solar Power World
MAY 27, 2020
Southern Company announced a new long-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goal of net zero emissions by 2050. Today’s action, announced during the 2020 Southern Company… The post Southern Company commits to net-zero emissions by 2050 appeared first on Solar Power World.
Business Green
MARCH 17, 2021
Bloomberg reported that officials were debating whether to set a formal net zero emissions goal for 2050. Potentially huge climate news via @AkshatRathi this morning, that India is looking at a net-zero emissions target for 2050.
Solar Power World
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
If passed into law, the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 would require federal agencies to create a plan, using existing authorities,… The post Congress introduces climate bill to reach 100% clean energy by 2050 appeared first on Solar Power World. A new bill introduced today by Rep.
GreenTechMedia
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
Arizona may soon join a lengthening list of states pledging to reach 100 percent carbon-free power by 2050, although a final decision on its plan to get there won’t be made until after Tuesday’s election.
Business Green
APRIL 22, 2021
Climate change is on course to slash up to 18 per cent off global GDP by 2050, making the world trillions of dollars poorer if mitigating action is not taken and global temperatures soar to 3.2C
Eco-Business
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
Wind, water and solar sources ? the renewable energy trio ? could meet almost all the needs of our power-hungry society in 30 years
Eco-Business
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
With the United Kingdom due to host this year’s round of crucial UN climate talks in November, a new study shows the island country currently has no chance of meeting its own legally binding target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to nothing within 30 years
GreenTechMedia
JANUARY 7, 2021
Net-zero commitments went mainstream in 2020. There are now 22 regions, 452 cities, and over 1,100 companies with revenues over $11 trillion that have pledged to bring emissions to net zero by middle of the century. In 2021 we’re going to spend a lot of time working backward from that.
Business Green
OCTOBER 28, 2020
South Korea will set its sights on becoming a carbon neutral country by 2050, President Moon Jae-in announced today, making it the latest major economy committed to ending its contribution to climate change as crucial momentum towards net zero gathers pace ahead of COP26.
Business Green
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
Petronas today announced an "aspiration to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050", asserting its intention to operate as "progressive energy and solutions partner enriching lives for a sustainable future". "As
Business Green
MARCH 5, 2021
US investment bank joins Citigroup, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and JP Morgan Chase in pledging to slash emissions from its financing activities over the coming decades.
GreenTechMedia
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
utilities pledging to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, with a long-range plan that invests nearly $8 billion in renewable energy and accelerates some coal plant closures — although it will retain much of its coal fleet through 2040. Ameren has joined the ranks of U.S.
Solar Power World
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
This follows strong progress the company has made in reducing carbon emissions… The post Duke Energy accelerates net-zero goal to 50% by 2050 appeared first on Solar Power World. Duke Energy announced an updated climate strategy with a new goal of net-zero carbon emissions from electric generation by midcentury. The company is also accelerating its near-term goal by cutting its carbon dioxide emissions by half or more from 2005 levels by 2030.
Solar Power World
JANUARY 22, 2020
Arizona Public Service announced a goal to deliver 100% clean, carbon-free electricity to customers by 2050. The goal includes a nearer-term 2030 target of achieving… The post APS plans to retire coal by 2031, reach 100% clean energy by 2050 appeared first on Solar Power World.
R-Squared Energy
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
years’ worth of energy sector emissions between now and 2050. From 2027 to 2050 they predict carbon emissions will decline at an average annual rate of 0.7%. If the global temperature increase is to be kept below two degrees, emissions would need to fall at 6% per year to 2050. The declining contribution of coal is projected to have the biggest impact on carbon emissions, while wind and solar power are predicted to grow to a 56% share of electricity generation by 2050.
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