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Germany’s Electricity 38% Renewable in 2018, more than Coal for 1st Time
Meanwhile, carbon dioxide emissions fell 6% in the world’s 4th-largest economy.
Energy Revolution: Off-Grid Solar across Africa Benefits 165 mn. People (Video)
Countries are pushing forward in the global effort to fight climate change.
Germany Closes Last Coal Mine, Step toward Ending Era of Dirty Coal
Germany closed down its last active coal mine and bade farewell to a centuries-old industry which played an important role in the country’s economy. Germany bid farewell to coal as it closed its last mine Friday, thereby closing a chapter in the history of German industry. Coal was the main engine of growth for the […]
The Fossil Fuel Era is Coming to an End, but the Lawsuits are Just Beginning
Efforts to phase out fossil fuels will have to ramp up considerably — and quickly
What can I do about Global Heating?
Generally, it seems, we are not supposed to do anything about the climate emergency producing global heating. It’s a Chinese plot. It doesn’t exist. It’s “libtard nonsense.” Well, I don’t agree. I think it’s really serious. So, what can I DO about it? Well, there is one thing, for homeowners and building owners: This is […]
California shows the Way with Solar Home Mandate, as Gov’ts at Climate Summit Falter
19% of California’s electricity is now generated by its 23 gigawatts of solar installations
“Rogue Nations” of Saudi, US and Russia Angrily Derail Climate Summit Report
The Saudi negotiator, visibly angry, seemed to be spoiling for a fight
Qatar, under Saudi Blockade, Quits a Declining OPEC
Relations between Riyadh and Doha are at an all-time low
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