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Hottest day on Earth recorded on July 3 as experts warn of fresh highs
05 July 2023 - On July 3 the world average temperature was above 17°C for the first time since instrumental measurements began
IEA chief warns of fresh energy price hike this winter
03 July 2023 - China’s economic recovery coupled with a harsh winter could push up gas prices, the IEA executive director has warned
International Plastic Bag Free Day: The planet is choking on plastic
02 July 2023 - July is a plastic-free month, and July 3 has been observed as the International Plastic Bag Free Day since 2010, to encourage people to stop using disposable plastic products
China set to meet wind, solar power targets five years ahead of schedule
01 July 2023 - China is on track to double its solar and wind power capacity and achieve its ambitious 2030 target five years ahead of schedule
Small modular reactors seen with 2% share of global electricity supply in 2043
29 June 2023 - The next decade will be the one of establishment for small modular reactors, with early demonstration units built – IDTechEx's new outlook
Both science and faith: Church of England selling stakes in oil, gas companies over lack of climate action
27 June 2023 - The church intends to divest its holdings in the remaining 11 oil and gas companies in its investment portfolio by the end of 2023
IRENA: World’s green power capacity must triple by 2030 to tackle climate change
23 June 2023 - The energy transition is off track and each fraction of a degree in global warming can have far-reaching consequences, IRENA's outlook shows
Climate change conference in Bonn: 2023 is key for global climate decisions
22 June 2023 - Participants at the climate conference in Bonn agreed that 2023 is crucial to correct the course and get on track to limit global warming
IRENA presents 100 key innovations to help speed up smart electrification
22 June 2023 - IRENA offers guidance to countries on how to apply these innovations in their national energy transition strategies
EY gives Greece top score in its renewables market index
21 June 2023 - If the advantages of large economies for green energy investments are excluded, Greece is the world's top market, RECAI update showed
Despite rising costs, solar is unstoppable – Global Market Outlook 2023-2027
16 June 2023 - In 2022 the world installed 239 GW of new solar, finally crossing the 1 TW...
Global Wind Day: Wind power capacity to pass 1 TW milestone by end-2023
15 June 2023 - Global Wind Day, celebrated on June 15, is dedicated to the power of wind and its potential to reshape energy systems
WMO: Global temperatures poised to set new record within five years
18 May 2023 - There is a 98% likelihood that at least one of the next five years, and the five-year period as a whole, will be the warmest on record
Solar power in sports
18 May 2023 - Although rarely thought of as a sector deeply interested in renewable forms of power production, sport offers a great opportunity for applying solar technologies
This is how world’s largest floating wind farm is built
26 April 2023 - Mammoet, which is installing the largest floating wind farm, claims they would become the most cost-effective renewable energy technology
Earth Day 2023: Invest in Our Planet with climate literacy, global cleanup
17 April 2023 - A series of both virtual events and gatherings are being held as part of the first-ever Earth Week, culminating on Earth Day, April 22