Business Green

JANUARY 9, 2023

It found that patents are increasingly focused on low carbon and green solutions, with Europe and Japan leading the market and the United States losing ground. Harnessing the potential of hydrogen is a key part of Europe's strategy to achieve climate neutrality by 2050," said EPO president António Campinos.

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DeSmogBlog

JULY 22, 2021

Our current fossil fuel economy has reached its limit,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said at a press conference. “The For example, Airlines for Europe has lobbied against the EU including long-distance flights in the cap-and-trade system and also against ending a tax break for jet fuel.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Many of Europe's biggest companies now appear to be recognising both the necessity of the low carbon transition and the opportunities that should arise from deep decarbonisation, as they mobilised capital investment to the tune of €124bn behind clean technologies and R&D initiatives last year.

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DeSmogBlog

OCTOBER 7, 2021

The findings raise concerns over a potential pervasive conflict of interest on the boards at a time when the international insurance sector is under pressure to halt its support for the fossil fuel industry. “When insurers underwrite fossil fuels, they actually are underwriting climate change.”

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Business Green

MAY 12, 2022

Carbon Tracker warns oil firms' climate strategies lack credibility as they largely focus on offsetting, CCS, and direct air capture rather than emissions cuts. It argues that such initiatives are "expensive and unproven at scale" and as such could result in the oil and gas industry missing its various net zero goals.

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Business Green

JUNE 4, 2020

Specifically, the plan promises €7bn for new hydrogen projects, €2bn for green auto innovations, €2.5bn for EV charging infrastructure, €2.5bn for public transport improvements, €1bn each for green aviation and shipping programmes, €2bn for green building upgrades, and €700m for improved forest management.

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Business Green

JULY 22, 2020

And most importantly, this is the right deal for Europe, right now.". Michel conceded negotiations had been difficult, but was quick to hail the resulting recovery package - known as the Next Generation EU fund - and 2021-27 long-term budget agreement as a "pivotal moment in Europe's journey" that would "also launch us into the future". "In

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DeSmogBlog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

percent contribution to global human-induced emissions is a higher share than aviation. Animal agriculture is the largest emitter of methane, a greenhouse gas 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide when measured over a 20 year period. We need the animal agriculture equivalent of ‘keep it in the ground’ for fossil fuels,” she adds. “It’s

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Business Green

JULY 17, 2020

A group of exciting start-ups are exploring whether the world's trash mountains could become a valuable source of low carbon hydrogen fuels. One novel spin on emerging hydrogen fuel options is "clean hydrogen" made from trash. A few tech companies are working to grow clean hydrogen in Europe and Asia and, lately, California.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Could green hydrogen be key to a carbon-free economy? The Saudis are going big on something called green hydrogen — a carbon-free fuel made from water by using renewably produced electricity to split hydrogen molecules from oxygen molecules. Such advantages are fueling growing interest in global green hydrogen.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Can Shell help pilot a new era of sustainable aviation? Joel Makower Mon, 12/14/2020 – 02:11 One of the world’s largest oil and gas companies is betting that the future of flying is carbon-neutral. And yet the conversation about sustainable aviation continues to maintain altitude. Only the air cargo business is up.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 15, 2020

Arlene Karidis Wed, 07/15/2020 – 01:00 One novel spin on emerging hydrogen fuel options is “clean hydrogen” made from trash. ” Today, more than 95 percent of hydrogen is fossil-based and does not rely on renewables. It is energy-efficient, abundant and an environmentally friendly alternative to natural gas.

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Business Green

JULY 14, 2021

Brussels launches major package of accelerated decarbonisation measures, including tax reforms, new clean energy targets, and carbon border tariffs. Europe was the first continent to declare to be climate neutral in 2050, and now we are the very first ones to put a concrete roadmap on the table.

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Business Green

MAY 7, 2021

Floating turbines, Amsterdam's ban on fossil fuel advertising, American fridges, and all the green business stories from around the world this week. First domestic route in Denmark to use sustainable aviation fuel. Amsterdam bans fossil fuel advertising on subway system.

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Mr. Sustainability

APRIL 18, 2021

The end goal is to create circular fuel for the maritime industry in Rotterdam. This might be the quickest and cheapest way for you to become carbon neutral, without retrofitting your vessels at all. Why focus on creating sustainable marine fuels? Are you currently a vessel owner and operate from Rotterdam?

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Mr. Sustainability

APRIL 18, 2021

Rotterdam refineries are among the biggest polluters in Europe Rotterdam has the dubious title of being the absolute leader in the throughput and storage of crude oil in northwest Europe. Why focus on creating sustainable marine fuels? > At Mr. Sustainability however, we are not interested in replacing all fuels.

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Business Green

JANUARY 20, 2023

Below is a list of 10 firms in Europe that could make practical additions to your sustainable business arsenal. Climeworks Today, there are many ways of removing carbon from the atmosphere - from reforestation to bio-sequestration. Launched in 2020, his startup is "the UK's only carbon-neutral neobank."

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Business Green

MARCH 29, 2023

The government is expected to launch a consultation on the proposals, which broadly mirror plans already being pursued by the EU in a bid to create a 'level playing field' for the bloc's carbon intensive industries.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2022

It did so by making a bet that only government policy could move the economy and private sector to embrace clean energy at scale; and the only way to do this required restoring US manufacturing, addressing the supply chain crisis, and making energy both carbon-free and cheap. Economic opportunity.

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Business Green

APRIL 28, 2020

There are reasons to be optimistic about zero-carbon air travel, but governments must carefully consider the lasting impacts of today's decisions, argues Cavin Wilson of Frontier Economics. The skies above Europe are noticeably empty. But the idea that this hiatus is anything other than a short-term boon for the planet is misguided.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 14, 2020

One of the most eye-catching new commitments was Argentina's President Alberto Fernandez pledging to significantly strengthen his country's 2030 emissions target and set a new goal for carbon neutrality by 2050. Barbados' Mia Mottley committed to making the country fossil-fuel free and carbon neutral by 2030. "By

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DeSmogBlog

APRIL 6, 2023

A UK government agency has provided billions of pounds worth of financial support to the high-carbon aviation sector since the Paris climate agreement was adopted in 2015, DeSmog analysis shows. Aviation accounts for the majority of the greenhouse gas emissions currently generated by UKEF’s finance, according to its latest estimate: 8.2

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Business Green

JANUARY 14, 2022

Fossil fuel tycoon pledges $76bn for green infrastructure in India. Fossil fuel magnate Mukesh Ambani has pledged to spend $76bn on green projects in the Indian state of Gujarat through his company Reliance Industries. per cent, whereas aviation emissions dropped by an enormous 63.5 per cent, it notes.

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Green Market Oracle

AUGUST 30, 2020

It will specifically explore systemic solutions to the climate crisis focusing on clean energy, electrified, transportation, the circular economy, carbon removal and sustainable food systems. Protein is being sourced from an increasingly long list of plants, synthesized from carbon dioxide sucked from the air, and extracted from insects.

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