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Deal Dive: Making the clean energy transition, well, cleaner
People in many parts of the world are trying to lower their impact on the climate. From companies to countries, a lot of groups have goals to reduce their environmental impact. With innovation in areas like electric vehicles, wastewater treatment…

Native American community makes US history with clean energy project
Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy notice On Friday, the Gila River Indian Community, whose land is in what is now…
COP28 pledges meet only 30% of needed energy emission cuts, says IEA
Pledges made so far at the COP28 climate summit will only reduce energy-related greenhouse gas emissions by 30% of what is needed by 2030, the International Energy Agency said on Sunday, December 10. 'While the pledges are positive steps forward in…

How a green energy boom could upend mining towns' health care
Good mining jobs with good benefits can counterintuitively hurt access to care. The area that will be the Black Butte copper mine's contact water pond is shown outside of White Sulphur Springs, Montana. The bulk of construction at the mine has not…

Global Renewables And Energy Efficiency Pledge at COP28: what is the tripling renewable energy target?
The pledge is neither legally binding nor a part of the official COP28 calendar. COP28 also has the issue of tripling renewable energy on its agenda, the outcome of which is being keenly awaited. What the pledge does is indicate that world leaders…

Is Solar Energy a Good Investment for Your Property?
Solar is a clean, renewable source of electricity that promotes local job growth and supports energy independence. Going solar helps the world meet important goals to get more renewable energy on the grid. Solar electricity is reliable, noiseless…

COP28 Pledges Not Enough To Limit Warming To 1.5 Degrees: Energy Body
130 countries have agreed to triple renewables and double the energy efficiency improvement rate. (File) Dubai: A raft of new pledges announced at the COP28 climate summit - from tripling renewables to reining in methane emissions - won't be enough…

Three-week warning to UK households to avoid major energy bill hike
Households across the UK have just weeks left to act to make sure they aren't overcharged for their energy ahead of a major hike to bills. From January, Ofgem's new energy price cap will take effect which will see families facing higher costs. The…

Letter: Nuclear energy is not 'clean'
I have some major concerns about the small nuclear reactors that are being proposed for Lee, Scott, and Wise counties. I am concerned about the highly toxic radioactive waste that will be stored on site. A Stanford University study concluded…

The Role of renewable energy in powering Kenya's Healthcare systems for a healthier and smart future.
KISII, Kenya, Dec 10 – As Kenya strives to enhance its healthcare infrastructure and provide quality healthcare services to its citizens, the role of renewable energy is becoming increasingly crucial in mitigating climate change effects.

OPEC pursues charm offensive at COP28, for youths
DUBAI, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Oil producer group OPEC held an event on the sidelines of the COP28 negotiations in Dubai on Sunday aimed at convincing young people to support fossil fuels, whose future has caused deep splits among delegates at the…

Hawaiian Electric begins negotiations on renewable energy projects
Hawaiian Electric is starting contract negotiations with developers of 15 renewable energy projects across the state that will “further reduce Hawaii's dependence on imported oil for power generation,” the company announced. The…
50 biggest and best stocks to buy in 2024: Stifel
A true recession never hit the US, encouraging impressive returns for the S&P 500 this year. Stifel's Barry Bannister says the growth stocks that drove the market higher will falter in 2024. He encourages investors to focus instead on cyclical…

From trash to power: how to harness energy from Africa's garbage dumps - and save billions in future damage
New research on garbage dumps in 44 sub-Saharan African countries shows that 95% are unregulated. The landfill sites still take in new garbage even when they are filled to capacity. As the waste decomposes, these sites release harmful greenhouse…

OVO customers earned over £808k by shifting energy usage out of peak times - can you save?
OVO customers earned over £808,000 by shifting energy usage out of peak times OVO has paid customers over £808,000 for shifting their electricity usage out of peak times over the past year. So far, customers have collectively shifted…
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