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1. May 2022

First-Ever Power Grid to Run on This Much Renewable Energy (from Different Sources!)

Ireland and Northern Ireland have become the first places in the world with a power grid that has the capacity to get three quarters of its electricity from renewable sources.

Environment

Environment Thailand

27. March 2022

Say Hello to the World’s Largest Floating Hydro-Solar Farm

The “world’s largest floating hydro-solar farm,” capable of reducing carbon emissions by 47,000 tons each year, has been installed in Ubon Ratchathani, a northeastern province of Thailand.

Environment

Environment South Korea

21. March 2022

Meeting Climate Goals: South Korea’s New Floating Solar Farm

A new solar energy project has been released in South Korea, in an effort to reduce the country’s dependence on coal, generate energy equivalent to that of 9 nuclear reactors, and provide jobs and income for local communities.

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Environment Jordan

11. February 2022

Ex-Enemies Join Hands in Exchange for Electricity and Water

Former enemies Jordan and Israel are working together in the fight against global warming by trading renewable energy for drinkable water, thus prioritizing climate emergency over national politics.

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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.