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foreignpolicy.com - Brenda Shaffer - Militaries Can't Transition to Renewable Energy
Militaries Can't Transition to Renewable Energy
Foreign Policy

In promoting the use of renewable energy, U.S. administrations have put considerable focus on the U.S. military. That's a logical priority: The U.S. Department of Defense is the largest single consumer of energy in the United States, and it…

somersetlive.co.uk - John Wimperis - Birnbeck Pier could be used to generate renewable energy
Birnbeck Pier could be used to generate renewable energy
Somerset Live

Weston-super-Mare's Birnbeck Pier could one day be used to generate green electricity. North Somerset Council is working on major plans to restore the iconic but dilapidated attraction, with a planning application submitted earlier this year. But…

workers.org - Lyn Neeley - China leads world in renewable energy
China leads world in renewable energy
Workers World

In 2023 China produced 60% of the world's electric vehicles, 98% of the world's electric buses and two-thirds of all the world's wind and solar projects. Its workers installed more solar panels than they had in the previous three years combined…

nytimes.com - Lisa Friedman - A Test for Harris: How to Talk About the Green New Deal
A Test for Harris: How to Talk About the Green New Deal
The New York Times

The last time Vice President Kamala Harris tried to win the White House, she staked out aggressive positions on climate change, calling for a ban on fracking, a tax on carbon pollution and $10 trillion in spending to fight global warming. But one…

theguardian.com - Caroline Kimeu - Green economy could generate 3.3m jobs across Africa by 2030 - report
Green economy could generate 3.3m jobs across Africa by 2030 - report
The Guardian

A greener economy could bring millions of jobs to some of the largest countries in Africa, according to a new report. Research by the development agency FSD Africa and the impact advisory firm Shortlist predicts that 3.3 million jobs could be…

bloomberg.com - Eamon Farhat - Why Labour Pinned Its Hopes on State-Run GB Energy: QuickTake
Why Labour Pinned Its Hopes on State-Run GB Energy: QuickTake
Bloomberg

Keir Starmer's promise to create jobs and grow the UK economy hinges in part on the government's new GB Energy company, which it is pitching as a “national champion” to own, manage and operate clean power projects and generate profits…

forbes.com - Jean-Louis Rassineux - Deloitte BrandVoice: How Can Manufacturers Expedite The Energy Transition?
Deloitte BrandVoice: How Can Manufacturers Expedite The Energy Transition?
Forbes

Manufacturers, especially in the industrial sector, are reducing carbon dioxide emissions by integrating energy management systems and smart technologies, as well as electrifying logistics. Reducing emissions meets consumer demand for…

standard.co.uk - Claudia Savage - Government will not 'pass the buck' on energy to future generations - minister
Government will not 'pass the buck' on energy to future generations - minister
Evening Standard

Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. The Government will not be “passing…

bizjournals.com - Ashley Portero - NextEra Energy deal with Google fuels strong quarter
NextEra Energy deal with Google fuels strong quarter
The Business Journals

The tech giant needs more electricity for this growing industry. Already have a paid subscription? Sign in NextEra Energy Resources reported its second-best quarter ever for originations after inking a deal with Google. The Juno Beach company, a…

cnbc.com - Scott Cohn - These 10 U.S. states are America's least-prepared for climate change and extreme weather
These 10 U.S. states are America's least-prepared for climate change and extreme weather
CNBC

Opinions about climate change may vary, but the costs of climate-related damage — and insuring against it — are a fact of life. Because of that, companies take climate risks into account when deciding where to locate. CNBC considers…

cnbc.com - Scott Cohn - These 10 U.S. states are America's best-prepared for climate change and extreme weather
These 10 U.S. states are America's best-prepared for climate change and extreme weather
CNBC

The rising cost of climate risks — and of insuring against them — are increasingly important factors in companies' decisions about where to locate. Companies are also looking for sustainable and reliable power sources as energy…

abcnews.go.com - Stephanie Ebbs - As Harris weighs VP pick, climate groups say they're 'all in' on campaign
As Harris weighs VP pick, climate groups say they're 'all in' on campaign
ABC News

As Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign gains momentum, many environmental advocacy groups say they're 'all in' to help her win the White House. Groups like the League of Conservation Voters (LCV), Sierra Club, and NRDC Action Fund…

forbes.com - Trevor Clawson - Revamped U.K. Net Zero Initiative To Give Climate Startups A Voice
Revamped U.K. Net Zero Initiative To Give Climate Startups A Voice
Forbes

Here's the irony. While an important subset of tech entrepreneurs are focused on the mitigation of climate change, the innovation economy as a whole is playing a significant role in pushing emissions to ever-higher levels. From co-working sectors…

bbc.co.uk - Andrew Sinclair - Waveney Valley MP says communities must be heard over pylons - BBC News
Waveney Valley MP says communities must be heard over pylons - BBC News
BBC

The MP for Waveney Valley, Adrian Ramsay, has hit back at the prime minister and told him to work with communities who are worried about plans for new pylons. Mr Ramsay was speaking after Sir Keir Starmer attacked the Green Party co-leader at Prime…

heraldscotland.com - Andrew Learmonth - It is a done deal:' Aberdeen will win GB Energy HQ, say industry sources
It is a done deal:' Aberdeen will win GB Energy HQ, say industry sources
The Herald

“We're not expecting a formal bidding or campaigning process like the freeports. Everyone is of the understanding that the decision has already been taken.” It is not entirely clear what hosting the GB Energy HQ will involve or how…

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