The Guardian: Energy

JANUARY 6, 2024

Parliament returns for election year with a resignation over North Sea drilling and a fight over the Tories’ Rwanda plan Rishi Sunak is facing a backlash in parliament this week over plans to allow more oil and gas exploration in the North Sea, as Tory troubles pile up on multiple fronts in the run-up to a general election expected this year. MPs return to Westminster on Monday after the Christmas break with all parties gearing up for what will inevitably be a bitter election battle that could e

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The Verge: Energy

JANUARY 6, 2024

The retractable panels help generate up to 4.96kWh per day in the western US, according to Jackery. | Image: Jackery Jackery has converted the humble rooftop tent into a powerful solar generator that lets any car escape the grid for a weekend or longer. Although it’s just a concept on show at CES right now, Jackery says it will put the tent into production sometime near the end of 2024.

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Financial Times: Energy

JANUARY 6, 2024

Rio Tinto hopes $20bn Guinea iron ore, rail and port plan will pave way for ‘new era’ of mining

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The Guardian: Energy

JANUARY 6, 2024

As Afcon kicks off under an oil firm’s banner, it is a tragic irony that the climate crisis is making the game ever more unsafe to play outdoors This Saturday, the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) – or to give the competition its full title, the TotalEnergies Afcon 2023 – the continent’s biennial international men’s football tournament, will kick off in Ivory Coast.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Financial Times: Energy

JANUARY 6, 2024

Russian sanctions-busting since start of Ukraine war has boosted value of ageing tankers

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Energy Central

JANUARY 6, 2024

According to reports in the Huffington Post and the Oregonian newspaper, NuScale laid off 40% of its over 500 employees on Friday January 5th. The Huffington Post cited a recording of a virtual meeting held with NuScale employees Friday morning and cited two sources with direct knowledge of NuScale’s plans which confirmed the details of the layoffs.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 6, 2024

As the energy transition continues at pace, one core component in 2023 gained renewed attention as a crucial element – electric vehicles. Which is why, to look into their growth in the new year, engineers at EV charger design consultancy Versinetic closely studied market signals to forecast key industry trends for 2024. Steady EV sales growth despite economic headwinds EV sales are expected to continue rising steadily in 2024, likely increasing around 50-70% year-over-year.

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Energy Central

JANUARY 6, 2024

The 2024 Wall Street Green Summit is our 23rd annual event and one of the longest running and most comprehensive sustainable finance events in the world and will be held in New York City at the Consulate General of Canada in midtown Manhattan on March 12th and March 13th 2024. Come to New York City and be a part of a Climate Finance and Technology center of excellence.

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CleanTechnica

JANUARY 6, 2024

Following up on my detailed report on the top electric vehicle models in the world, let’s look now at the. [continued] The post Top Electric Vehicle Brands in the World — BYD & Tesla in a Different Universe appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica

JANUARY 6, 2024

In November, global plugin vehicle registrations broke their previous monthly sales record (1,291,000 units), which was just set in September. [continued] The post World EV Sales Now Equal 19% Of World Auto Sales — Top Models appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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CleanTechnica

JANUARY 6, 2024

Geoengineering raised its misshapen head today. Someone tagged me on a post on LinkedIn related to a firm that wants. [continued] The post No, Dumping Tums In The Ocean Won’t Help Climate Change & Why Is Shopify Involved? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica

JANUARY 6, 2024

To protect its fragile fjords, Norway will allow only low emissions cruise ships to sail in them starting in 2026. The post Norway Moves Aggressively To Curb Cruise Ship Emissions appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica

JANUARY 6, 2024

The Port of Virginia set the Intertubes on fire last week when it met a 100% clean energy goal eight years ahead of schedule. The post Major US Shipping Port Gets 100% Clean Energy, But It’s Complicated appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica

JANUARY 6, 2024

As of December, 2023, no electric vehicle (EV) charging stations had been constructed with the $7.5 billion in federal investment. [continued] The post States Need To Step Up Their EV Charging Infrastructure — Is 2024 The Year? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Speaker: Ayesha Choudhury - Senior Vice President, Head of Capital Markets at Infinium

With the first wave of the energy transition, renewable energy sources (such as solar and wind) have begun replacing coal power generation. However, some sectors are lagging behind and struggling to decarbonize more than others, including large-scale transportation like commercial aviation, shipping, and rail transit. Electrofuels (aka eFuels) are the next generation of solutions to help the hardest-to-abate sectors pivot from their reliance on fossil fuels.

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CleanTechnica

JANUARY 6, 2024

The COP 28 conference included a promise to transition away from fossil fuels, but it seems nothing has really changed as a result. The post One Month After COP28, Has Anything Changed? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica

JANUARY 6, 2024

A few years ago, a man bought a Tesla and not long later, the battery pack burst into flames. Tesla. [continued] The post An E-Bike Battery That Can’t Catch Fire, Even When Shot? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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