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    UK to Boost Solar Energy Projects Under New Labour Leadership

    UK to Boost Solar Energy Projects Under New Labour Leadership

    Under new Labour leadership, the UK is focusing on renewable energy advancement with the approval of solar farm projects and new rules for solar panels. The UK’s Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband has recently approved three major solar farm projects that had been previously denied by officials in the […]

    Global Oil Demand to Peak Next Year, BP Predicts

    Global Oil Demand to Peak Next Year, BP Predicts

    Oil and gas company BP’s Energy Outlook: 2024 Edition has predicted that peak global oil demand will occur next year, putting a stop to increasing carbon emissions as solar and wind continue to expand. The report focused on two main forecast scenarios — Current Trajectory and Net Zero — and predicted that oil consumption will […]

    Solar and Wind Projects Under Construction in China Have 2x the Capacity of the Rest of the World’s Renewable Energy Projects Combined: Report

    Solar and Wind Projects Under Construction in China Have 2x the Capacity of the Rest of the World’s Renewable Energy Projects Combined: Report

    Renewable energy projects are rapidly expanding in China, so much so that the country has double the amount of renewable capacity under construction compared to all other countries combined, a new analysis from the non-governmental organization Global Energy Monitor has revealed. According to the analysis, China currently has 180 gigawatts of utility-scale solar power and […]

    UK’s New Labour Government Lifts ‘Absurd’ Ban on Onshore Wind

    UK’s New Labour Government Lifts ‘Absurd’ Ban on Onshore Wind

    The United Kingdom’s new Labour government has lifted the “de facto ban” on onshore wind projects in Britain. Both energy experts and environmentalists were in support of the move, which will be confirmed when parliament resumes on July 18, reported The Guardian. “Delivering our clean power mission will help boost Britain’s energy independence, save money […]

    Climate Crisis 101: Everything You Need to Know

    Climate Crisis 101: Everything You Need to Know

    What Is the Climate Crisis? The climate crisis refers to the destabilization of the climate conditions that have allowed human communities and current ecosystems to survive and thrive on Earth. It is caused by a rise in global temperatures that scientists conclude is “unequivocally” driven by human activity — primarily the burning of fossil fuels […]

    AI Energy Demand Drives Google’s Emissions Up 48% in Five Years

    AI Energy Demand Drives Google’s Emissions Up 48% in Five Years

    Google’s goal of lowering its carbon footprint is in trouble as the technology company’s energy consumption has increased due to the amount of power needed for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. According to the internet giant’s annual environmental report, its greenhouse gas emissions have increased by 13 percent in the past year, due mostly to […]