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December 7, 2022
Solar PV manufacturing needs $30bn to rival China, says IEA
Solar is en route to replace coal as the largest source of power capacity in the world by 2027, according to the International Energy Agency....
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December 5, 2022
Africa's agriculture and food crises
Far-reaching structural reforms and massive investment are required to ward off disaster in sub-Saharan Africa. Sub-Saharan Africa emits just 0.55 per cent of global harmful...
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November 3, 2022
Climate tech defies economic gloom to pull in VC funding
Climate tech is bucking the downward trend for investment, with observers predicting major growth opportunities. Others warn more government clarity and commitment is needed. Amid...
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October 19, 2022
US chases plans of domestic EV supply chain
The White House’s ambitions for electric vehicle production spark a backlash among automakers. Global carmakers are facing a challenging environment in the US as president Joe...
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October 13, 2022
Egypt emerges as unlikely green energy powerhouse
The country has clinched $100bn in green hydrogen pledges ahead of COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh. Egypt has attracted more than $100bn of investments in green...
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October 11, 2022
Hydrogen hype yet to translate into tangible project pipeline
Ambition is not lacking in announcing hydrogen projects but in reality, many are yet to reach a final investment decision. While the number of announced...
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October 10, 2022
Better policy needed to reduce reliance on fossil fuels
A new report has found that renewables were able to meet all global electricity demand growth in the first half of the year. However, more needs to be done to...
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October 3, 2022
Renewables industry warns about implementation of EU energy crisis solutions
Decisions taken in Brussels on Friday by EU energy ministers could destroy the investment climate for renewable energy in Europe if they are not well implemented, industry groups have warned....
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September 26, 2022
How greenwashing concerns are reshaping corporate liability insurance
Potential liabilities from greenwashing allegations are likely to hit board directors first, before affecting environmental insurance policies. Companies’ exposure to risks related to accusations of greenwashing is driving debate in...
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September 15, 2022
Green power is cheaper than ever. Why is energy inflation soaring?
Forget Russia, rising electricity bills are a major market failure, says research. Soaring electricity prices across Europe have laid bare the shortcomings of a market in which fossil fuels predominantly...
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September 13, 2022
New frameworks help alternative proteins industry to report on ESG metrics
Consumer appetite is increasing for plant-based alternatives to animal protein. Now the alternative proteins industry has a way to report on its sustainability impact, and to produce meaningful comparisons with...
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