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Major countries okay climate tax for shipping
In a historic move aimed at curbing the climate impact of global maritime transport, the International Maritime Organisation has secured agreement on a sweeping new framework to slash greenhouse gas emissions from ships.
IEA says battery costs have plunged by 75% since 2015
You might have noticed that batteries are everywhere these days. They power phones and many other gadgets, but also more and more cars, bikes, scooters and vans.
EBRD to support Poland’s green transition with €200mn loan for Baltica 2 wind project
Baltica 2 offshore wind farm will be a boon for Poland, which is struggling to meet its green transition targets.
The UK, Germany and China lead global offshore wind farm roll-outs, but the rest of the world is lagging far behind.
Poland is about to double its offshore wind power generation capacity but apart from Germany and the UK, offshore wind power remains underdeveloped around the world, with the notable exception of China.
Solar generation tops coal for first time in EU in 2024
The EU reached a key milestone in 2024 as solar power surpassed coal use for the first time in the bloc’s history.
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Trump issues anti-wind executive order
President Donald Trump quickly issued an unexpectedly sweeping executive order that prevents federal government involvement in permitting of all offshore and onshore wind projects, including on private onshore land.
Trump withdraws US from Paris Agreement
President Donald Trump wasted no time withdrawing the US from the Paris Agreement merely hours after being sworn-in on January 20.