Yaoyu Zhang, General Manager of Global LNG and New Energies at PetroChina International, predicts that as China’s economy improves this year, demand for LNG and natural gas will rise. Spot pricing will determine whether or not the nation imports more liquefied natural gas (LNG). China’s LNG imports drop nearly 20% in 2022 China’s liquefied natural …
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The G7 Hiroshima Summit in May 2022, which will be held in Japan, is set to highlight cross-border cooperation on protecting the planet. The need to protect biodiversity for the sustainable future of the planet has become increasingly urgent. In anticipation of this summit, the G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Climate, Energy, and Environment in Sapporo …
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Global energy-related CO2 emissions hit a record high in 2022, with the International Energy Agency (IEA) reporting a 0.9% increase to a total of 36.8 billion tons. Renewable energy sources like solar and wind, as well as the growing use of electric vehicles, helped offset the impact of increased coal and oil use. But scientists …
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The U.S. Energy Department has announced that rural communities and tribal nations without reliable access to energy will receive over $300 million to develop clean and affordable energy sources. The funding was made possible by a bipartisan infrastructure law that President Joe Biden signed in 2021. The law earmarked $300 million for remote communities with …
Norway’s Equinor is close to sealing a deal to acquire Suncor Energy’s oil and gas assets in the British North Sea for around $1 billion. Three anonymous sources familiar with the matter disclosed the news on Wednesday. The deal includes Suncor’s 40% stake in the Equinor-operated offshore Rosebank oil and gas project, one of the …
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The Amazon rainforest, which covers over 60% of Brazil, plays a crucial role in mitigating climate change. Its trees absorb large quantities of greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide. It helps to regulate global temperatures. However, the rapid deforestation and degradation of the Amazon due to illegal logging, mining, and agriculture practices, have contributed significantly to …
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Portugal is the third largest footwear producer in Europe, after Italy and Spain, and more than 90% of their production is exported. The country’s footwear industry is now turning its attention to sustainability and the reduction of its environmental footprint. Green shoes are the newest fashion. The Portuguese Footwear Association has spearheaded a green initiative …
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According to research released on Tuesday, banks supplied 81 cents in financial support to low-carbon, clean energy supply for every dollar they provided to fossil fuels in 2021. However, if the world is to meet its climate targets, banks will need to significantly increase their pledges. The world must invest $4 in renewable energy for …
Sustainability financing: Clean energy vs fossil fuels “match” result is 81:100 Read More »
According to the government’s independent expert, Danes should consume two-thirds less meat in order to meet the nation’s ambitious climate targets by the end of the decade. One of the main suggestions made by the Danish Climate Council was to impose a charge on foods that are climate-unfriendly. According to the head of the council, …
Germany has requested that the European Union consider drafting new regulations that would allow the sale of combustion engine vehicles in Europe even after the EU’s deadline for zero-emission cars. The EU has mandated that all new vehicles must have zero emissions by 2035. This regulation is intended to speed up Europe’s transition to electric …
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