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COP26 a washout? Don’t lose hope – here’s why

Renewable Energy World

It’s fair to say that there has been a lot of pressure on Glasgow’s COP26 to deliver. Added to all of the above is the urgency unavoidably added by the rescheduling of COP26 by a year, owing to the impacts and restrictions of Covid19. Everybody understands the critical nature of holding climate conferences annually. So what now?

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Green groups urge UN to raise climate ambition on global shipping

GreenBiz

government gears up to host critical COP26 climate talks in Glasgow in 2021 and repeatedly asserts its world-leading climate reputation as it attempts to steer a green recovery from the coronavirus, it could be argued that the U.K. As the U.K. has a role to play in pushing for the highest possible ambition at this week's talks.

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Burundi’s first solar farm increases country’s generating capacity by 10%

Renewable Energy World

Days before the United Nations COP26 climate summit is expected to, among other things, pressure world leaders to boost clean energy financing for developing countries , a multinational effort has brought the first-ever solar farm online in Burundi. Follow @EngelsAngle. Courtesy: Camco Clean Energy). billion in 2019.

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Digitally-Driven Operations Enhance Industrial Sustainability and Performance

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: As we look back to Earth Day 2022, and cap a month of focus on our planet, I am reminded of the COP26 collaboration ambitions and the clear message that industry has a critical, active role to play in in advancing action on climate change. by Chris Johnson. SOURCE: Nokia.

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Volvo Targets 75% Emissions Reduction per Car by 2030

ESG Today

Volvo Cars announced a new climate-related commitment, unveiling a new aim to reduce CO2 emissions per car by 75% by 2030, compared to a 2018 baseline. Volvo’s new commitment builds on the company’s existing climate goals, which include achieving climate neutrality by 2040, and reducing CO2 emissions per car by 40% between 2018 and 2025.

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With or without subsidies, wind and solar are still cost-competitive, report says

Renewable Energy World

The utility solar industry is facing one of its toughest challenges just days ahead of COP26," Rystad Energy senior renewables analyst David Dixon said. solar panel imports, meanwhile, declined 27% in the third quarter of 2021 , the largest quarterly decline since 2018, amid supply chain pressures and the proposed expansion of tariffs.

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Bloomberg Publishes 2021 Impact Report Highlighting Its Work to Mobilize the Markets and Company-wide Efforts to Fight Climate Change

3BL Media

The report highlights Bloomberg’s efforts to build significant momentum in the lead up to the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) and how the company is leading efforts to mobilize markets to fight climate change and bring transparency to climate risk data. To build momentum for COP26 in Glasgow, Bloomberg L.P. degrees Celsius.