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bneGREEN: Most growth in power generation by 2050 will be solar and wind – BP
Most growth in global power generation by 2050 will be solar and wind, according to oil supermajor BP’s annual benchmark report, the 2023 Energy Outlook.
bneGREEN: Renewable energy was a hot topic in Davos but for Europe, much work remains
‘Cooperation in a fragmented world’ was the theme at the World Economic Forum in Davos, but Europe is still struggling to catch up with the cleantech policies of the US and China.
bneGREEN: Floods turn Drina river in Bosnia into floating landfill
More than 10,000 cubic metres of waste including packaging, trees and discarded refrigerators cover sections of the Drina.
Central Asia’s shorter winters are whittling away glaciers
Glaciers are disappearing around the world. Here’s how it happens in Central Asia.
bneGREEN: River of waste clogs Serbia’s Lake Potpec after heavy rains
Packaging waste, household appliances, dead animals and other debris swept down Lim River to gather behind barrier protecting Potpec hydropower plant.
Bulgarian parliament orders caretaker government to renegotiate closure of coal-fired plants
Sofia wants to renegotiate recovery and resilience plan with European Commission after Russia cut off gas deliveries, prompting return to coal.
bneGREEN: Renewables to overtake coal in electricity generation soon
Hundreds of protesters currently trying to halt the continued development of a coal mine in Germany – which would involve the destruction of the now abandoned village of Lützerath – are putting pressure on the government to phase out coal use.
bneGREEN: Patent data show shift to green hydrogen gaining momentum
Global hydrogen production is set to become greener, with patent data suggesting a shift towards a new wave of innovation and scientific development in electrolysis technology.
bneGREEN: Green transition is $10.3 trillion opportunity for the global economy by 2050, new report finds
New green industries could be worth $10.3 trillion to the global economy by 2050, equivalent to 5.2% of global GDP that year, finds a new report by Arup and Oxford Economics.
Central Asian rain may be caused by Indian, Chinese pollution
New research suggests that pollution thousands of miles away may be responsible for unusually strong summer downpours in Central Asia.
bneGREEN: Japarov wants Kyrgyzstan’s $4.2bn external debt ploughed into building green economy
President says countries and financial institutions from which Bishkek borrowed could participate in construction of hydropower plants in his country.
GUSTAFSON: Russian nuclear power – unsanctioned – is prospering worldwide
As the Western nuclear industry flounders, Russia’s Rosatom is building nuclear power plants on time and under budget around the world, while selling uranium to the United States.
bneGREEN: Record 2022 for coal threatens green targets
World coal consumption reached a new high in 2022 before levelling out in 2023 and 2024, with rising usage in emerging Asian countries cancelling out falling demand in advanced economies.
bneGREEN NEO: Petrochemical companies should step up the fight against plastic waste
Plastic waste has become a key issue in the fight against climate change. As experts and activists debate the merits of recycling versus reducing plastics overall, petrochemical companies should speed up their plans to recycle plastic waste.
bneGREEN: Warm weather halts ski season at Southeast Europe's mountain resorts
Unusually warm weather and the lack of snow have forced many ski resorts in Southeast Europe to delay the start of the winter season.
Tehran faces severe water crisis with reservoirs only 14% full
Head of national climate and drought crisis management centre hits out at “gross mistake” of officials announcing new home building plans in a city running out of water.
Kazakhstan moves uranium exports through Middle Corridor
Kazatomprom said it was avoiding routes across Russia due to sanctions on the country.
bneGREEN: Slovenia to issue second sustainability bond
Proceeds to fund state investments that contribute positively to environmental and social goals.
ING: Europe is pushing climate-friendly travel
To reduce carbon emissions, Europe aims to transition travellers from planes to trains. Its extensive rail network and the growing consumer demand for greener transport solutions provide a clear opportunity.
bneGREEN: Bulgaria’s capital bans old cars from traffic-clogged city centre
Bulgaria tackles EU's worst air pollution with ban on cars registered before 1996.
