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14. October 2021

They Changed Their Rules so Investors Would Bid on Their Renewables

In its quest to become as green as possible, Greece is attracting new international investors as it continues to offer generous subsidies for renewables where other European countries have stopped.

Environment

Environment Iraq

4. October 2021

“Let’s Depend Less on Fossils and More on Renewables,” Says OPEC Member

The deputy prime minister of Iraq has become the first member of an OPEC nation to call on oil-producing countries to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels, and instead turn to solar power and nuclear reactors.

Environment

Environment South Korea

18. September 2021

Carmaker Giant Bids Farewell to Fossil Fuels

In its quest to become climate-neutral by 2045, South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer Hyundai Motor announced that it will no longer sell combustion vehicles in Europe as of 2035, or in other large markets by 2040.

Environment

Environment Algeria

17. September 2021

The World Is Now Free of This Deadly Fuel

Now that Algeria no longer sells leaded petrol, the world is free of the highly dangerous fuel, a positive step towards improving air pollution levels worldwide.

Technology

Technology Indonesia

15. September 2021

The World’s Largest Floating Solar Power Plant Is in the Works

An impressive floating solar power plant will be built off the coast of the Indonesian island of Batam, the largest of its kind, providing clean energy and jobs to local citizens.

Environment

Environment Benin

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.