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Greenhouse Gas concentrations hit record high. Again.
The abundance of heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere once again reached a new record last year and there is no end in sight to the rising trend, according to a new...
Number 32 – October 2023
It is our pleasure to share with you the news that in October, we are celebrating the tenth birthday of the Energy Portal. We started the business as a small team, which...
Commission welcomes agreement between European Parliament and Council on Nature Restoration Law
The Commission welcomes the provisional agreement just reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the Nature Restoration Law. Once adopted and applied in the EU Member States, the law will...
Governments plan to produce double the fossil fuels in 2030 than the 1.5°C warming limit allows
A major new report published today finds that governments plan to produce around 110 percent more fossil fuels in 2030 than would be consistent with limiting warming to 1.5°C, and 69 percent more...
DEVELOPING ELECTROMOBILITY AS VOLVO’S PRIORITY
Modern society is completely reliant on transport modes that cover long distances in a short time. Considering that traffic represents one of the most important sources of environmental pollution, it is not...
MENA’s Transforming Role in an Evolving Energy Landscape
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has been leading fossil fuel production for decades, creating tremendous economic growth.
However, fossil fuel-driven growth has proven to be unsustainable for both people and...
Energy Week Western Balkans 2023: the agenda is underway and promising a resounding success
As Energy Week Western Balkan is approaching, the conference agenda promises a resounding success. Here is some food for thought to prepare for Day 1 of EWWB.
Traditionally, Energy Week has a grand...
GREEN ENERGY AND STABLE SUPPLY WITH ABB SUPPORT
In the process of mitigating climate change and fighting for the preservation of natural resources, we are turning to renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency and optimal consumption.
The use of new technologies...
IEA, ECB and EIB highlight importance of an accelerated clean energy transition for Europe’s industrial competitiveness and financial stability
The heads of the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Central Bank (ECB) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) are today calling on leaders from government, finance and industry across Europe to...
ABB and Export Development Canada agree on global partnership for financing clean tech projects
ABB and Export Development Canada (EDC), Canada’s export credit agency, have signed a global partnership to promote investments in sustainable technologies and projects in Canada and around the world. The support provided...
Stepping up in renewables towards energy stability
Alessandro Bragonzi, Head of Regional Hub for the Western Balkans, one of the participants in the OIE Serbia 2023 conference, organized by the Association of Renewable Energy Sources of Serbia, wrote for...
In Tanzania, communities save money together to build a brighter future
In southern Tanzania, women are working together to save money, access small loans, and obtain emergency funding for medical or other crises.
Known as Village Savings and Loan Alliances (VSLAs), these models are...
NEW INVESTMENTS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES ARE A SURE WAY TO THE ENERGY TRANSITION
The energy transition is a serious, complex, and longterm process that must be fair. It happens on two tracks – electric power through the construction of new renewable energy sources capacities and...
SDGs & me: Responsible consumption and production
Consumption and production patterns have wide environmental and social impacts. The Sustainable Development Goal 'Responsible consumption and production' (SDG 12) calls for action on many fronts. These include the adoption of sustainable...
Clear skies for a sustainable future: how innovation can accelerate aviation’s net-zero journey
In a world where the urgency of combating climate change has reached new heights, few industries face as much scrutiny as the aviation sector. The skies have traditionally symbolized limitless potential, yet...
Extreme weather is the “new norm”
From mountain tops to ocean depths, the summer of extremes continues. Heatwaves are baking large parts of the northern hemisphere, fuelling unprecedented wildfires and disrupting marine ecosystems. Floods have transformed desert landscapes....
