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theguardian.com | 15 min. ago NEW

At Cop17, the pressure is on to rescue a deal that could end the destruction of nature

​As world leaders struggle to meet deadlines to halt nature loss set four years ago, a rare leopard in host country Armenia offers a symbol of what is at stakeDon’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereThe Armenian capital Yerevan is chock-a-block right now with officials, scientists and environmentalists from all over the world gathering for Cop17.

Everyone is here to try to rescue a historic deal to end the destruction of nature.The pressure is on. Targets set for 2030 are woefully off track, and the nearly 200 countries present need to agree on a plan to speed things up. All this is happening at a time when national budgets are tight and leaders are distracted by conflict, protests and the global energy crisis.This Norwegian village is one of the fastest-warming places on Earth.

How can its people save it?What does the UK’s approval of the Jackdaw gasfield mean?US extreme weather survivors are a growing group – now they want to be a political force Continue reading...

cleantechnica.com | 3 hrs. 39 min. ago

ANALYSIS: Solar & Storage Growth Drives Down Summer Wholesale Electricity Prices by 42% in Texas & 51% in California

New analysis shows how solar and storage are lowering electricity costs in red and blue states as affordability takes center stage heading into the midterm elections. WASHINGTON D.C. — As energy affordability emerges as a defining issue heading into the midterm elections, new analysis from the Solar Energy Industries Association ...

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newsbeep.com | 3 hrs. 51 min. ago

World-first waste-to-energy plant set to process 2 tons of waste per day

A Japanese company has developed a new method to separate and capture carbon dioxide (CO₂) from flue gas…

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 3 hrs. 53 min. ago

Texas farmer grows from 27 to 10,000 sheep by grazing solar farms across 40,000 acres

JR Howard experienced hardships early on with only a small number of sheep, making it tough to earn a living. However, after landing a grazing contract with solar farms, he expanded his flock and income significantly. This eco-friendly grazing method is being embraced by renewable energy companies as a cost-effective way to manage vegetation, while farmers benefit from expansive grazing land without hefty property expenses.

newsbeep.com | 5 hrs. 15 min. ago

Industry leaders explore Louisiana’s energy future

Louisiana’s next phase of industrial development, driven by artificial intelligence data centers, advanced nuclear power, lithium production and…

cleantechnica.com | 5 hrs. 53 min. ago

Sierra Club Applauds Approval for Ameren Missouri’s New Solar & Storage Projects

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Yesterday, the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) approved Ameren Missouri’s proposal to build solar and storage projects. The Sierra Club and its members supported the projects at public hearings around the state. Renewable energy remains the cheapest way to generate electricity, while coal and fossil fuels remain ...

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scmp.com | 6 hrs. 41 min. ago

Vietnam partners with Denmark to propel its wind energy ambition

A wind energy partnership between Vietnam and Denmark has fuelled expectations of the Southeast Asian country boosting its competitiveness in renewable electricity to serve overseas and domestic markets. Vietnam is well placed to grow its renewable electricity sector by tapping its large pool of engineering talent and abundant wind resources with help from Denmark, a global leader in wind energy, according to analysts.

On Tuesday, the two countries signed a comprehensive strategic partnership...

theguardian.com | 11 hrs. 23 min. ago

Andy Burnham vows UK will hit net zero target despite Jackdaw gasfield approval

PM pledges commitment to address climate crisis, saying in Guardian article that his ‘determination is unwavering’Andy Burnham: We will make the net-zero transition work for BritainAndy Burnham has said he will not “abandon the responsibility” of fighting the climate crisis after the government approved the Jackdaw gasfield, pledging to block new North Sea licences and keep Britain on track for net zero by 2050.The comments are the prime minister’s most forthright yet on net zero, after many MPs have privately cast doubt on the authenticity of his commitment to tackling the climate crisis.

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theguardian.com | 13 hrs. 24 min. ago

We will make the net-zero transition work for Britain – approving the Jackdaw gasfield is part of the plan

Andy Burnham | Protecting jobs and strengthening energy security in the short term does not mean wavering on Labour’s deep commitment to a cleaner, greener futureOn Wednesday, the energy secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh, gave the go-ahead for gas production to begin at the Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea.

This has been the subject of fierce debate for many years, with strong views on both sides. I want to explain what the decision means and how it fits with Britain’s climate commitments.At a time of acute global instability, it makes sense to responsibly use our resources here at home.

Gas from this field will begin heating our homes and powering our businesses this winter. In the longer term, it will significantly strengthen our energy security by increasing domestic gas production by about 6% and support the UK’s energy supply for more than a decade.

Wednesday’s decision will also protect hundreds of jobs in Scotland and add almost £3bn to the UK economy over the lifetime of the project.Andy Burnham is prime minister of the United KingdomDo you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here.

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independent.co.uk | 14 hrs. 27 min. ago

Oikos maker has an interesting use for its wasted yogurt

A new $40 million facility in Ohio will convert yogurt residuals into renewable energy

blogs.law.columbia.edu | 15 hrs. 36 min. ago

Unpacking Upstate Opposition: Combatting Renewable Energy Myths

New York’s Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) has generated opposition from rural and agrarian communities where renewable energy infrastructure is proposed. Some of that opposition is fueled by misinformation about the impacts of renewable energy projects on wildlife, farmland, and property values, among other issues.

This blog rebuts three of the most common […]

thehindu.com | 15 hrs. 48 min. ago

Pre-bid meet held on procurement of 7,800 MW of renewable energy

About 190 prospective bidders participated in the meeting online, in person

solarpowerworldonline.com | 16 hrs. 14 min. ago

SEIA analysis: Solar is curbing consumer energy costs

As energy affordability emerges as a defining issue heading into the midterm elections, new analysis from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) shows how solar and energy storage are lowering electricity costs in both red and blue states. Growth in solar and energy storage helped drive down average wholesale electricity prices by 42% in Texas… The post SEIA analysis: Solar is curbing consumer energy costs appeared first on Solar Power World.

theguardian.com | 17 hrs. 12 min. ago

Rosebank row: will Labour block the oilfield? – podcast

The government has given the go-ahead for the Jackdaw gasfield, but that was the easy part. The next big headache is the Rosebank oilfield. The energy secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh, has indicated she might reject this licence because of the project’s expected environmental impact, but could Andy Burnham overrule her to help the chancellor, John Healey?You can read Kiran Stacey’s exclusive report on Rosebank here Continue reading...

theguardian.com | 17 hrs. 33 min. ago

Snowy Hydro 2.0 has blown out to 12 times its original cost – but the CEO says it ‘could have been worse’

New projections by the Snowy Hydro company show tunnelling work is now 65% finished, but the completion date has been pushed back to 2029Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe cost of Snowy Hydro 2.0 has blown out to as much as $25bn, with a major reassessment finding the long-delayed renewable energy project will not be completed until the end of the decade.First touted by the Turnbull government in 2017 with a price tag of $2bn, the cost of the project in the Kosciuszko national park has increased dramatically over time.

In 2023 it was revised to almost $13bn, with construction due to completed by the end of 2028. Continue reading...

euronews.com | 17 hrs. 36 min. ago

Beyond oil: The Sectors shaping this country’s economic future

Azerbaijan is seeking to diversify its economy through manufacturing, agriculture, logistics, tourism and renewable energy, while attracting new international investment.

euronews.com | 18 hrs. 17 min. ago

MEPs side with industry in vote to delay methane rules

EU lawmakers say their position balances climate ambitions with easing supplies – at a time of turmoil in energy security.

scmp.com | 19 hrs. 35 min. ago

European EV production drive sees China’s lithium-ion battery exports to EU surge

China’s lithium-ion battery exports to the EU surged in the first three quarters of this year, as Chinese carmakers rush to build factories in Europe amid a tightening of import restrictions on electric vehicles (EVs). Power inverter exports to the bloc’s members also grew strongly despite EU efforts to exclude Chinese products from publicly funded energy projects.

Shipments of Chinese lithium-ion batteries to the EU were worth US$31.2 billion in the first nine months of the year, up 46 per cent...

abc.net.au | 19 hrs. 37 min. ago

Snowy 2.0 to cost 12 times more than initial budget with further delays

Australia's biggest renewable energy project, which has faced financial and timeline challenges since its inception, could now cost $25 billion and is expected to be delivered in late 2029.

wattsupwiththat.com | 22 hrs. 33 min. ago

Tech Companies Drive Nuclear Power Plant Expansions, More Electricity

For much of the past 40 years, nuclear power has been in a funk in the U.S., though according to the U.S. Department of Energy it still produces nearly 20% of U.S. electricity and is the country’s largest single source of clean, emission-free electricity. The post Tech Companies Drive Nuclear Power Plant Expansions, More Electricity appeared first on Watts Up With That?.

macrumors.com | 1 days ago

Apple Suppliers Face Hurdles Cutting Circuit Board Emissions

Apple's efforts to cut supply chain emissions face persistent challenges among printed circuit board manufacturers, where demand for more advanced components is increasing energy consumption, according to DigiTimes. The report says requirements from Apple and Google are prompting suppliers to publish sustainability reports, buy more renewable electricity, and work with their own suppliers to cut emissions.

Simultaneously, growing demand for more complex boards used in AI and high-performance computing is increasing the electricity and water needed for production. The matter presents a challenge for Apple's requirement that its direct manufacturing suppliers use 100% renewable electricity for Apple production before 2030. Purchased electricity accounts for nearly 60% of the PCB industry's emissions, according to an analysis cited by DigiTimes.

Suppliers also face difficulties changing the materials they use. Lower-carbon alternatives do not yet meet all the performance requirements of advanced boards and require extensive testing before they can be widely adopted.Tags: Apple Environment, DigiTimesThis article, "Apple Suppliers Face Hurdles Cutting Circuit Board Emissions" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

theguardian.com | 1 days ago

UK politics: Reform UK claims racism exposé has left some members ‘psychologically damaged’ as it reports ITV to police – as it happened

Zia Yusuf claims undercover investigation broke the law as broadcaster stands by its journalismHere is an explainer by Jill Ambrose about the Jackdaw decision.But environmental groups have condemned the decision. Ami McCarthy, head of politics for Greenpeace UK, said:Approving Jackdaw shows the toxic grip fossil fuel lobbyists still hold over our energy policy.

Andy Burnham promised pragmatism [see 8.40am], but there is nothing pragmatic about rubber-stamping a project that won’t lower energy bills, won’t boost energy security and will create just 27 full-time jobs …True pragmatism means severing our reliance on expensive oil and gas that leaves British households broke, supercharges extreme weather, and leaves our energy security at the mercy of petrostates.Is the prime minister living in a parallel universe? One where we haven’t just endured our hottest summer on record, with droughts, wildfires and, in all likelihood, the most heat-related deaths on record? And where the UN hasn’t warned that we’re on the brink of breaching the all-important 1.5 degree warming limit?Shell will be cheering this decision but it won’t knock a penny off our energy bills, which is what’s keeping people up at night, or make a meaningful difference to our gas supply.

Jackdaw will provide around just 2% of our gas demand for roughly ten years. It has been oversold and won’t stop the decline in North Sea jobs, as it will be largely unmanned and operated remotely. Continue reading...

theguardian.com | 1 days ago

How bad is Jackdaw gasfield approval for the climate? – The Latest

Climate campaigners have condemned the UK government’s decision to allow the drilling of the Jackdaw gasfield. Critics argue the move will put climate targets at risk, while failing to reduce energy bills and the cost of living crisis. But there could be a significant victory for green activists when it comes to the much larger Rosebank oilfield, with the energy secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh, leaning towards rejecting approval.

Michael Safi speaks to environment correspondent Matthew Taylor – watch on YouTube Continue reading...

theguardian.com | 1 days ago

‘Climate vandalism’: Jackdaw gasfield approval condemned - The Latest

Climate campaigners have condemned the UK government’s decision to allow the drilling of the Jackdaw gasfield. Critics argue the move will put climate targets at risk, while failing to reduce energy bills and the cost of living crisis. But there could be a significant victory for green activists when it comes to the much larger Rosebank oilfield, with the energy secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh, leaning towards rejecting approval.

Michael Safi speaks to environment correspondent Matthew Taylor – watch on YouTube Continue reading...

wattsupwiththat.com | 1 days ago

It’s Still the Economy Stupid. Pew Finds Climate Policy Splits Voters by 51 Points as Energy Price Worries Hit 74%

How much more on the monthly electric bill would these voters accept for faster emissions cuts? The post It’s Still the Economy Stupid. Pew Finds Climate Policy Splits Voters by 51 Points as Energy Price Worries Hit 74% appeared first on Watts Up With That?.

theguardian.com | 1 days ago

As Miatta ignites the speaker’s gas-fuelled inferno, Reform show up as snowflakes

John Crace | The energy secretary’s trip north provokes Hoyle’s futile rage, while ITV’s exposé leaves Zia Yusuf immensely sadWhen is a licence not a licence? When it’s a new licence that is an old licence. After months of faffing around – there were the small matters of a party conference and a byelection to negotiate first – the government finally gave the go-ahead to drilling in the Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea.

What swung it wasn’t so much the irresistible excitement of creating 27 new jobs and securing 2% of the UK’s gas supply for the next 10 years, it was the politics. If other countries were going to carry on drilling then we might as well do so, too.There would still be the same amount of greenhouse gases created and we wouldn’t have to rely on anyone else for our gas supply.

Though we would for the other 98%. Small steps and all that. At a time of global insecurity and rising energy costs, it was time to drill, baby, drill. So the inconvenience of a Labour manifesto that promised no new North Sea licences could be rethought.

It was now merely re-allowing a licence that had already been granted and then deemed unlawful by the courts. AKA dancing on the head of the pin. Continue reading...

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

Agrivoltaics on 10% of suitable land can meet 2050 power demand: Pralhad Joshi

Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy also stated the government is working to add a dedicated component for agrivoltaics in the second phase of PM-Kusum.

theguardian.com | 1 days ago

Total UK government debt hits £3tn for first time while inflation jumps to highest in nearly a year – as it happened

French government bond yields highest since 2002 as country rocked by protests; UK approves controversial North Sea gasfield JackdawThe approval of Jackdaw is an “important step” for the North Sea, according to Shell.The UK energy giant jointly owns Jackdaw operator Adura, which is headquartered in Aberdeen, together with Norway’s Equinor.This is an important step in ensuring the UK North Sea can continue to contribute to the country’s energy security and economy.Long-term energy projects depend on a competitive and stable investment environment, alongside timely and predictable regulatory decisions.

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thehindu.com | 1 days ago

Central official reviews infrastructure projects, green initiatives at V.O.C. Port

Vijay Kumar inspects green hydrogen plant, wind energy facilities and pilot methanol bunkering and refuelling infrastructure; and flags off 13 EV trucks as part of port’s green initiatives

euronews.com | 1 days ago

This country aims to attract €18B in cleaner energy investment

Kazakhstan aims to mobilise €18 billion in investment in cleaner energy through its just energy transition platform, QaJET, with support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

theguardian.com | 1 days ago

Energy secretary leaning towards rejecting Rosebank oilfield

Exclusive: Officials say Miatta Fahnbulleh minded not to give approval in victory for climate campaignersUK politics live – latest updatesMiatta Fahnbulleh is leaning towards rejecting the giant Rosebank oilfield, the Guardian understands, in what would be a blow for the North Sea energy industry but a major victory for climate campaigners.Officials say the energy secretary, is minded to refuse approval for the field, which would be one of the biggest in the North Sea.

Fahnbulleh approved the smaller Jackdaw gasfield on Wednesday, prompting protest from some in the green movement. Continue reading...

bbc.co.uk | 1 days ago

How much gas could Jackdaw provide? And will it cut your energy bills?

BBC Verify looks at what the Jackdaw decision means for bills, energy security and the environment.

nytimes.com | 1 days ago

U.K. Approves Long-Stalled Jackdaw Gas Drilling Project in the North Sea

The project will lessen the country’s dependence on imported energy, though environmental advocates say it undercuts a pledge to reduce carbon emissions.

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

U.K. govt. approves drilling in Jackdaw gas field

The Labour administration promised when returning to power in 2024 not to issue any new oil and gas drilling licences as it steers Britain away from fossil fuels towards cleaner renewable energy.

theguardian.com | 1 days ago

Climate campaigners condemn ‘maddening’ decision to approve Jackdaw gasfield

Critics say move will jeopardise climate targets, fail to cut cost of living and distract from need to decarbonise energyUK politics live – latest updatesClimate campaigners and green experts have condemned the government’s decision to allow the drilling of the Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea.They said approval for the site would jeopardise the UK’s climate targets, fail to reduce the cost of living, and distract from the need to decarbonise the UK’s energy sector.

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ft.com | 1 days ago

World headed for warming of 2.8C as fossil fuel emissions keep rising, UN warns

Global energy-related greenhouse gases remain at record levels