A debate that threatens to stall one of the EU’s primary climate initiatives is whether or not to allow nuclear energy to contribute to fulfilling renewable energy targets. On Wednesday, negotiators from the EU’s member states and the European Parliament…
Smart electric vehicle charging could encourage the use of renewable energy
The adoption of renewable energy sources, the need for backup capacity, and the costs associated with CO2 emission reduction are all taken into account in this study. The study examines three distinct charging methods that, from low to high flexibility,…
CO2 emissions have risen to new highs
As experts warn that the 1.5C emission limitations will be reached in 11 years, fossil fuels are booming in post-pandemic recovery. According to a recent study, global carbon emissions have returned to levels recorded before the coronavirus outbreak. The findings…
COP26 vow to end deforestation by 2030
More than 100 global leaders are expected to sign the first major pact of COP26 later today (2 November), pledging to eliminate deforestation by 2030. Leaders representing over 85% of the world’s forests will make a historic pledge to cease…
Heating index has a large potential for cost reductions and CO2 emissions reduction
According to the newly released Heizspiegel 2021 heating index, which is part of the federal environment ministry’s Mein Klimaschutz climate protection consulting service, there is still a lot of untapped potential for cost savings and emissions reduction in Germany’s heating…