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10. September 2021

Don’t Throw Old Solar Panels: Developing Countries Could Use Them!

Third world countries such as Benin turn to secondhand solar panels to power houses, farms, businesses and water pumps, and the market for this ecofriendly used product is increasingly in demand.

Environment

Environment India

2. August 2021

Step Aside, Coal: Renewables Are Taking Over

Last year, one of India’s major coal producers vowed to build 32 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2032, and that target has now been doubled to 60 gigawatts - marking a major step towards the end of the coal era.

Environment

Environment USA

20. July 2021

Landmark Wind Farm Will Benefit the Climate and the Economy

President Joe Biden has greenlighted a wind farm project off the coast of Massachusetts, United States, that will provide clean energy to the state's population by the year 2023.

Environment

Environment Romania

1. July 2021

All of This Country’s Coal Mines Will Be Closed By 2032

Romania plans on phasing out coal completely by 2032, switching instead to renewable energies and the decarbonation of the transport system as the country wants to do its part for the European Green Deal.

Technology

Technology Norway

29. June 2021

This Game-Changing “Windcatcher” Can Power 80,000 Homes

The future of renewable energy is here: a company based in Oslo, Norway, is developing an impressive offshore sail that could drastically change the way wind-powered energy is produced in an era where finding environmental-friendly solutions are crucial.

Environment

Environment France

2. June 2021

New Green Record: There’s Never Been This Much Growth in Renewable Power!

According to an International agency based in France, the biggest growth in global renewable power happened in 2020, and this record upturn will most likely become the new normal when it comes to clean energy.

Environment

Environment Portugal

30. May 2021

This Country Will Be Coal-Free… Nine Years Early!

With the closing of its last coal plant planned in November of 2021, Portugal will become the fourth European country to be coal-free, nine years prior to its original goal.

Environment

Environment Denmark

28. May 2021

Here’s How Wind Power Is Becoming Even Greener

A Danish wind turbine maker came up with a new technology that allows them to recycle old turbine blades, avoiding millions of tons of blades from ending up in landfills.

Environment

Environment USA

16. May 2021

Here’s How the Shipping Industry Is Becoming Greener

The shipping industry has access to a vast variety of renewable energy sources, so it can reduce its carbon footprint and cut its emissions, a positive outlook port authorities around the world are putting to the test.

Environment

Environment Nigeria

5. May 2021

This Country Is Making the Switch to Green Electricity

As part of an ambitious initiative to provide electricity to its 25 million citizens, Nigeria is decentralizing its power supply to grant everyone access to cheap renewable power sources.