What future for energy after COP21
The Paris Agreement sets out a game plan to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees. The world must now follow through, including shaping the course of energy after COP21.
Keep giving the Earth a voice. Let’s shape 2016 together
2015 was a difficult and complicated year, but also an inspiring one. We have collected the social and environmental sustainability news stories that most impressed us and that were most shared by you.
Trump stumped by Aberdeen Bay Wind Farm project
Scottish courts reject Donald Trump’s third appeal against planning permission for the Aberdeen Bay Wind Farm.
The dark side of marine renewable energy developments
Marine renewable energy developments may disturb marine mammals and seabirds. Scientists are researching solutions to minimise negative impacts.
Why Uruguay is the Cinderella of renewable energies
Il Paese ha raggiunto il 95 per cento di produzione di elettricità da fonti rinnovabili, in poco più di 10 anni. Ecco come c’è riuscito.
Botswana authorises fracking in Kgalagadi National Park, condemning its wildlife
Il Paese ha venduto i diritti per l’estrazione di gas naturale in una delle aree dell’Africa più importanti dal punto di vista naturalistico.
Those who fight for the climate have no choices: it’s a matter of survival
It’s not possible to prevent people from fighting for the climate. Naomi Klein talked at the Climate Action Zone, Paris. Here’s what she said.
A mega solar plant in Morocco will bring energy to 1 million people
A concentrated solar power plant in Morocco, in Ouarzazate, will be the vastest in the world. It will supply energy to 1 million people for 20 hours a day.
Every other plant being built is powered by renewable energy. 2015 has been a good year
La metà delle nuove centrale elettriche installate quest’anno è rinnovabile. La strada verso la transizione energetica è presa, ma il tempo stringe.
Germany quits nuclear power. Renewables will lead the way
In contrast to British plans to build an expensive nuclear power plant, Germany’s nuclear power phase out is happening thanks to renewables and innovation.