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Oslo Introduces First-of-its-Kind “Climate Budget” to Cut Emissions in Half by 2020
When Oslo’s city government launches its budget in 2017, the city will no longer simply count money, but it will also track carbon emissions. For a long time, Oslo has had ambitious...
Six Billion Plastic Bags Can’t Be Wrong – so What Do we Tax Next?
In the first six months of the 5p charge in England, 6bn fewer bags were handed out. Watch out coffee cups and plastic bottles.
England’s plastic bag charge was a long time coming...
EU invests €20 million for expansion of solar film manufacturing facility in Germany
The European Investment Bank announced last week a €20 million loan agreement with German-based Heliatek, a world leader in the production of organic photovoltaic devices and solar films. The EU-funded loan, part...
The key challenge for Serbia is to move toward low carbon economy
The author of the text: Miroslav Tadić, UNDP
Based on the state of environmental infrastructure in the Republic of Serbia and the extrapolation of the situation in the countries that have recently become...
China Embarked on Wind Power Frenzy, Says IEA
China has been building two wind turbines every hour, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has told BBC News.
This is the world's biggest programme of turbine installation, double that of its nearest rival,...
Boosting Global Renewables, One Island at a Time
Islands from the Caribbean to the South China Sea are perhaps best known for their beautiful beaches, azure waters and rich sea life, but they are rich in something else as well:...
ABB Wins 1st Commercial Order for Breakthrough 15-Second Flash Charging Technology to Enable CO2-Free Public Transport in Geneva
ABB has been awarded orders totaling more than $16 million by Transports Publics Genevois (TPG), Geneva’s public transport operator, and Swiss bus manufacturer HESS, to provide flash charging and on-board electric vehicle...
Maldives Urges Rich Countries to Rapidly Ratify Paris Climate Agreement
Rich countries must ratify the climate change agreement reached in Paris last December, one of the world’s most at-risk nations has warned.
Thoriq Ibrahim, environment and energy minister of the Maldives, told the...
Marks & Spencer Crowdfunds Solar Panels for its Stores
Marks & Spencer is using crowdfunding to back the installation of solar panels on its stores.
The retailer is partnering with Energy4All, a not-for-profit group that helps community groups set up energy co-ops,...
Peru Brings Electricity to Rural Communities
Peru increased access to electrical power to more than 105,000 low income rural households, through a World Bank-supported program to extend the electrical grid and install solar power systems. This electrification effort...
A Look at Samsung’s Environmental Activities Around the World
As the planet faces a growing list of problems, from climate change and pollution to environmental degradation and resource depletion, the preservation and conservation of the environment has never been more significant.
Recognizing...
ABB to Power More Volvo Emission-Free Electric Buses in Luxembourg
ABB has received an additional order for EV fast chargers for the City of Luxembourg for five new Volvo electric hybrid buses. A previous order with Volvo Buses was placed last year...
Green World Conferences Announce 3rd Annual HydroTech Albania Conference and Exibition
Green World Conferences are pleased to announce that 3rd annual HydroTech Albania conference and exhibition will be held on 22-23 February 2017 in Tirana Business Park.
HydroTech Albania is the only event focusing on Albania’s hydro energy...
Mayoral hopefuls urged to back tenfold increase in London solar capacity
London could deliver a tenfold increase in solar power over the next 10 years, closing the gap which has seen the capital become the worst performing major city and region in the...
The smart money is going green
Last month, the world reached a landmark agreement on climate change in Paris. This week, business leaders gathered in Davos for the World Economic Forum need to start breathing life into that...
Siemens to supply 126 megawatts to onshore wind power plants in Scotland
Siemens has been awarded orders for three onshore wind projects in Scotland, supplying up to 50,000 households in South and North Ayrshire and Lockerbie. The contracts also include long-term service and maintenance....
