Business Green

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Boris Johnson has signalled he is keen for the UK to make a "big bet" on wind power, hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCS) as part of the government's strategy for building a net zero economy by 2050, as he urged global government to step up their climate efforts ahead of COP26.

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Mr. Sustainability

MARCH 17, 2021

The 4 gigawatt plant will be completely powered by wind and solar energy. All of the zero-carbon fuel it produces will be shipped to international buyers in the form of ammonia. Helios should be fully operational by 2025 and produce 650 tons of hydrogen a day by means of electrolysis – enough for conversion to 1.2

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Business Green

JUNE 24, 2022

A series of new offshore wind farms and hydrogen facilities to supply the renewable energy and green hydrogen required for low-emissions steel production in Germany are set to be built following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between energy company RWE and steel producer ArcelorMittal.

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Business Green

APRIL 26, 2021

Last week, the UK government announced it will count emissions from international shipping and aviation in its carbon accounting from 2033, caving to long-running pressure from campaigners and climate experts.

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DeSmogBlog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Analysis of the government’s latest transparency data shows ministers at the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) held 130 one-on-one meetings with energy producers between July 22 2019 and March 18 2021, of which nearly half (63) were with producers of high carbon energy. Drax Access.

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Business Green

AUGUST 26, 2022

UK and US banks accused of financing Russian 'carbon bombs'. US and UK financial institutions have this week been accused of continuing to fund Russian "carbon bomb" fossil fuel projects that are both aiding Russia's illegal war in Ukraine and threatening to breach global climate goals. Canada and Germany agree 'hydrogen alliance'.

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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. Green hydrogen? “Green hydrogen can do that.”

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Renewable Energy World

JUNE 4, 2021

Electricity industry executives are faced with the monumental task of balancing today’s energy needs while moving to tomorrow’s goal of net zero carbon emissions. Power utilities are getting it from both sides and are under no illusion that the journey to a cleaner 2050 will be easy. CESA is a 501c(6) membership-based advocacy group.

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Grist

DECEMBER 15, 2021

This story is part of the series Getting to Zero: Decarbonizing Cascadia , which explores the path to low-carbon energy for British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon. The economics of carbon-free living have fallen into place. Renewable solar and wind power now typically costs less than fossil-fuel alternatives.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

As green groups slam the government's 'attack on nature', the opposition is this week seeking to make bolder climate action central to its offer to the country. A central mission of my government will be to turn the UK into a clean energy superpower. Labour's new green energy policy is a case in point.

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Business Green

MARCH 4, 2021

In his speech yesterday, Sunak extolled the virtues of the growing green economy, setting out a vision of a "future economy" dominated by offshore wind power, carbon capture and storage, innovative clean technologies, and "decent well-paid green jobs".

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Business Green

MAY 17, 2020

But governments, medical systems and international organisations continued ignoring the warnings, failed to prepare adequately and even developed a numbness to what they perceived as scientists 'crying wolf'. Opportunities from a zero carbon economy. Humankind by then will step into a beautiful era of clean energy.

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Mr. Sustainability

APRIL 18, 2021

Summary - Over 20% of all Dutch emissions are coming from the Port of Rotterdam, of which the production of grey hydrogen from fossil feedstock is one of the main culprits. This explores what is needed to build a green hydrogen refinery. About 400,000 metric tonnes of grey hydrogen is used each year in Rotterdam.

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Mr. Sustainability

APRIL 18, 2021

Summary - Over 20% of all Dutch emissions are coming from the Port of Rotterdam, of which the production of grey hydrogen from fossil feedstock is one of the main culprits. This article explores what is needed to build such a green hydrogen refinery. Waterstof - Hydrogen in Rotterdam. Download Hydrogen Cost Tool.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Announced as “the beginning of the UK’s path to net zero” the plan sets out a number of initiatives in areas such as energy, transport, carbon capture and flood defences. Richard Molloy of Eaton said “industry leaders must work in tandem with the Government and think big as far as how – and where – to invest” the allocated funds.

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Business Green

MARCH 12, 2021

Industrial consortium begins operation of wind-powered hydrogen plant at Saxony steelwork. The project, which is the only one of its kind in Germany, will produce green hydrogen by harnessing local wind power capacity. India touts plans for solar-powered electric scooter megafactory. Salzgitter AG, E.ON

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Business Green

DECEMBER 12, 2020

President Xi, one of around 75 world leaders scheduled to speak at the virtual UN summit, reiterated his landmark pledge from September to peak China's carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and reach carbon neutrality by 2060. billion kilowatts of solar and wind power by the same date. TacklingClimateChange.

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Renewable Energy World

JULY 14, 2021

Any company engaged in reducing its carbon emissions knows that no single product is going to solve the problem. I want a carbon-neutral hydrogen-powered personal jet as much as the next guy, but I’m not holding my breath). A whole plethora of technologies—including many yet to be invented—will be required.

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Renewable Energy World

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The office is being created to help stand up projects in clean hydrogen, carbon capture, grid-scale energy storage, and small modular reactors, among other technologies. Anchored by $20 billion in infrastructure funds, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a new Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations. Granholm in a statement.

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Business Green

MAY 4, 2022

John Doerr delivers record donation to support development of new school, as Europe enjoys a record increase in wind power capacity and a battle wages for control of Australia's leading coal power company. Schott announces hydrogen-fuelled glass manufacturing project. and would worsen the global climate crisis.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

From G7 rows to giant South Korean wind farms, BusinessGreen rounds up all the news from around the world this week. Row brewing over Boris Johnson's G7 plans to promote carbon border tariffs. Charles de Gaulle airport expansion plans scrapped on climate grounds. Bank of America unveils new net zero plans.

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Green Market Oracle

OCTOBER 25, 2020

They are model schools that are leading the way not only for academia but for governments and businesses. Schools give us a glimpse into what carbon neutrality looks like. Governments and businesses would be wise to take their cues from higher education" Katie said.

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DeSmogBlog

MAY 6, 2021

In recent months, the Pacific Northwest utility rolled out its “ Less We Can ” campaign to promote the company’s low-carbon future. The utility’s campaign to promote its green image comes on the heels of a contentious effort by the City of Eugene to require carbon emissions reductions from the company, which NW Natural has resisted. “We

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Stark, who took over as CEO of the government's climate advisory body in 2018, also acknowledged that while his role is politically neutral, the nature of the job had increasingly pushed the CCC into a more political arena as the debate over how to decarbonise the economy heats up. And they are becoming increasingly contested.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Reports suggest Germany could soon accelerate coal power plant phase out plans, as a flurry of national climate action plans are unveiled ahead of COP26 Summit and Russian President Vladimir Putin announces Russia will achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. German coalition partners pledge to 'ideally' end use of coal power by 2030.

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Business Green

JULY 3, 2020

Technology companies have stepped up recycling efforts in recent years, while a growing number of governments have introduced e-waste legislation. New Irish government to step up climate ambitions. By 2040, we will be carbon neutral. Analysts predict Spain's remaining coal power stations could close down as early as 2025.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

After weeks of intense negotiations, Germany's Social Democrats, Free Democrats, and Green Party this week finalised a coalition deal that will see climate action placed at the heart of the new government's agenda. We have an agreement where climate neutrality is a common denominator.". Singapore announces carbon capture goals.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 9, 2020

He has promised to return the US to the Paris Agreement, set a net zero emission target for 2050, and mobilise $2tr of investment over four years in low carbon infrastructure. The board of Korea Electric Power Corp (Kepco) confirmed on Monday it would invest $189m in a 40 per cent stake in the planned 1,200 MW Vung Ang 2 coal power project.

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GreenTechMedia

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Biden would do his best to find a compromise or, barring that, force change through executive orders, making it easier to build renewables projects on federal land and waters, for instance, or requiring government agencies to procure more wind and solar power. What's at stake for the wind industry?

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