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As guidance rolls out to accelerate the energy transition, we must learn from what’s working to engage and empower communities in the process, Elif Gündüzyeli and Sanna Markkanen write.
Euroviews. European cities are becoming climate CHAMPs. You could be one, too
All of the examples from Oslo, Stockholm, and Amsterdam represent new thinking and creative approaches to decarbonising a complex system in a partnered, multi-leveled way. And that’s the future of climate action and policy, Dr Michael Shank writes.
China dominating soaring global clean tech industry
EU’s goal to increase domestic manufacturing capacity for net-zero technologies faces stiff competition from China.
Euroviews. Old coal power plants can find a second life as clean energy hubs
Sites once occupied by coal-fired power stations are ideal locations for renewable generation and energy storage. In fact, it’s already happening, Eric Dresselhuys writes.
Ecosia launches its ‘eco-friendly’ web browser
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China protests EU investigation of subsidies in green industries
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Wind will only get us partway to our objective. Time is running out: ocean-based wind, solar, tidal, and carbon storage will all have to be on the table if we hope to meet our goal, Greek Minister of Environment and Energy Theodoros Skylakakis writes.
Transatlantic partners eye 'green marketplace' at summit
The US and EU will meet in Leuven to enhance cooperation on a 'sustainable and resilient' marketplace and facilitate trade in goods and technologies supporting the green transition.
UK steel shortages threaten wind of change for offshore projects
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Morocco pushes ahead with green hydrogen investment
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