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Priorities for Financing Early Coal Retirement in Developing Countries

Chris Hall

But while the science is clear, the logistics are not. These countries need more financing and alternative energy solutions, while at the same time, many have young coal fleets and new plants still under development. These plants are expected to operate for decades and risk becoming “stranded assets” if they retire early.

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Gas turbine delays are giving renewables an edge

Corporate Knights

Canadian utilities are seeing longer delivery times, higher costs, and tougher procurement logistics as they scramble to line up new gas turbines to help meet rising electricity demand, The Energy Mix has learned. This is an industry that really hasnt seen any active development or construction in years, and all of that puts pressure on cost.

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Mitigating social impact in a low-carbon Singapore

Eco-Business

Climate change considerations are also fast becoming a cornerstone in Singapore's national development. Companies such as Autodesk, Bloomberg, HP and Salesforce are also examining emerging technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG).