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New York City startup Air Co. produces vodka from captured CO2
21 October 2021 - Air Co. calls its vodka the world's most sustainable spirit as it makes the alcohol from captured CO2 and green hydrogen. It just launched a perfume.
Reality of energy transition: fossil fuel production to grow at least until 2040
20 October 2021 - Despite the Paris Agreement goals and net zero commitments, fossil fuel producers are on track to significantly boost output through 2040
Coldplay to use fans’ kinetic energy to cut CO2 emissions on world tour
15 October 2021 - To mitigate the carbon footprint during the 2022 tour, the British rock band will use solar panels, biofuel, a mobile rechargeable battery, and a kinetic floor to convert fans’ movements into energy.
G20 urged to set more ambitious emissions cut targets ahead of COP26
15 October 2021 - The G20 governments need to come up with more ambitious national emissions reduction targets ahead of the UN climate summit COP26, which opens on October 31.
World’s major cement and concrete makers pledge full decarbonization by 2050
14 October 2021 - The roadmap actions until 2030 will reduce the manufacturers' CO2 emissions by a quarter, according to the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA).
GGF supports Novus in building energy-efficient supermarkets
12 October 2021 - GGF joined the EBRD in providing a loan to Novus for the construction of energy-efficient supermarkets and the first green distribution center in Ukraine
Western Balkan countries are in global top 10 in coal’s power output share
08 October 2021 - Kosovo* is ranked second in the world for its share of coal in domestic electricity production, trailing only Botswana. Serbia is seventh and BiH is tenth
IEA Global Hydrogen Report 2021: World needs decisive action to cut costs of low-carbon hydrogen production
07 October 2021 - Governments need to take decisive action to enable low-carbon hydrogen to fulfill its potential and help the world reach net zero emissions by 2050.
Putin blames market speculation for gas crisis, vows to boost supply
07 October 2021 - Prices of gas futures dropped by a third after Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country could deliver record amounts to Europe
Orbital Marine Power to upscale its floating tidal power technology across Europe
02 October 2021 - Orbital Marine Power is heading towards the commercialization of its O2 turbine, recently deployed offshore Scotland. The company is heading the EU-backed project FORWARD-2030.
Ahead of COP26 in Glasgow: Australia (still) stubborn on profiting from fossil fuels
29 September 2021 - Fossil fuels are Australia’s largest export and if you take away the nation's largest export, then you've got to accept a lower standard of living, according to Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joice.
China pledges to stop building new coal power plants abroad
22 September 2021 - China, the biggest builder of coal-fired power plants in Balkan countries, is set to stop developing new coal power projects outside of its borders.
Geothermal power projects set to boom in coming years as 2021 investment tops EUR 1 billion
20 September 2021 - Investment in geothermal power generation projects is set to boom in the coming years, with...
Fossil fuel firms sue countries over climate, environmental action
20 September 2021 - Fossil fuel companies are suing countries around the world, seeking more than EUR 15 billion in damages over climate, environmental action.
Sustainability at CWP Global – why should even renewable energy companies adopt ESG practices
13 September 2021 - Strong attention to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) concerns safeguards the investments and ensures long-term value protection for both the business and society.
Massive Attack promote idea of cutting emissions at tours, festivals
10 September 2021 - Massive Attack and the Tyndall Centre produced a roadmap for touring with the least possible carbon footprint, but all stakeholders must participate