China Invests Big in Green Electricity: “Massive Investment Wave”
The expansion of green energy is at record speed in China and the green energy sector now accounts for ten percent of the country’s economy, writes TT.
China is still the world’s largest emitter of carbon dioxide, but the country’s goal is to become carbon neutral by 2060.
Lauri Myllyvirta, China expert at the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, says that the political signals have led to green energy being seen as one of the few growth areas in China.
– This led to a massive investment wave in manufacturing and implementation that surprised everyone and far exceeded the government’s goals, he explains.
British Coal Consumption Lowest in 360 Years
Last year, coal consumption in the UK was at its lowest level since 1666, the climate analysis site Carbon Brief states in a new report.
The decision to close Britain's last coal-fired power station and the last blast furnace at the Port Talbot steelworks led to a 54 percent decrease in demand for coal.
Demand for oil and gas has also decreased as a result of investments in renewable energy and increased demand for electric cars, writes Carbon Brief.
To reach its climate goals, the UK must continue to reduce its emissions even further in the coming years.
The expansion of green energy is at record speed in China and the green energy sector now accounts for ten percent of the country’s economy, writes TT.
China is still the world’s largest emitter of carbon dioxide, but the country’s goal is to become carbon neutral by 2060.
Lauri Myllyvirta, China expert at the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, says that the political signals have led to green energy being seen as one of the few growth areas in China.
– This led to a massive investment wave in manufacturing and implementation that surprised everyone and far exceeded the government’s goals, he explains.
British Coal Consumption Lowest in 360 Years
Last year, coal consumption in the UK was at its lowest level since 1666, the climate analysis site Carbon Brief states in a new report.
The decision to close Britain's last coal-fired power station and the last blast furnace at the Port Talbot steelworks led to a 54 percent decrease in demand for coal.
Demand for oil and gas has also decreased as a result of investments in renewable energy and increased demand for electric cars, writes Carbon Brief.
To reach its climate goals, the UK must continue to reduce its emissions even further in the coming years.
Storms and tornadoes in the US – at least 30 dead
A severe storm has moved into the US and more than 30 people have lost their lives, several media outlets report.
Parts of Arkansas, Mississippi and Missouri have been hit hardest. Buildings have been destroyed and hundreds of people have been left homeless. The tornadoes have been deadliest in Missouri, where 12 people have died in the storm. In Kansas, at least eight people died after more than 55 vehicles were involved in a crash.
The storm is moving east across the United States and in addition to deadly hurricane-force winds, it has caused hundreds of wildfires.
A severe storm has moved into the US and more than 30 people have lost their lives, several media outlets report.
Parts of Arkansas, Mississippi and Missouri have been hit hardest. Buildings have been destroyed and hundreds of people have been left homeless. The tornadoes have been deadliest in Missouri, where 12 people have died in the storm. In Kansas, at least eight people died after more than 55 vehicles were involved in a crash.
The storm is moving east across the United States and in addition to deadly hurricane-force winds, it has caused hundreds of wildfires.
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