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Tag: Alternative and Renewable Energy
Britain Outlines Energy Plans Amid Dimming Prospects for Climate Summit
In an effort to recapture momentum, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a host of measures, including plans for a big expansion of electric vehicles, more offshore wind power and greater use of hydrogen.
On a Pacific Island, Russia Tests Its Battle Plan for Climate Change
President Vladimir V. Putin long dismissed the threat posed by global warming. But fires, disasters and foreign pressure have prompted him to change course.
As Western Oil Giants Cut Production, State-Owned Companies Step Up
In the Middle East, Africa and Latin America, government-owned energy companies are increasing oil and natural gas production as U.S. and European companies pare supply because of climate concerns.
China’s Power Problems Expose a Strategic Weakness
China announced on Wednesday a national rush to mine and burn more coal, as the country’s electricity shortage threatens to damage its image as a reliable manufacturing base.
China’s Power Crunch Exposes Tensions Ahead of Key U.N. Climate Summit
Keeping global temperatures from dangerous levels means China must pivot away from coal immediately. Its soaring energy demand and rolling blackouts mean it probably won’t.
High Natural Gas Prices Strain Europeans, Weighing on Recovery
Crimped supplies and increased demand have pushed energy prices to their highest in years, raising concerns about the winter.
Your Thursday Briefing
Europe’s bold climate move.
Europe Rolls Out Ambitious Climate Change Plan, but Obstacles Loom
The proposal would impose tariffs on some imports from countries with looser environmental rules. It would also mean the end of sales in the European Union of new gas- and diesel-powered cars in just 14 years.
Flying and Climate: Airlines Under Pressure to Cut Emissions
The airline industry might not be able to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for decades because most solutions are not yet viable.