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IEA – Global Energy and CO2 Status Report

admin March 23, 2018March 23, 2018 climate change

Global energy demand rose by 2.1% in 2017, more than twice the previous year’s rate, boosted by strong global economic growth, with oil, gas and coal meeting most of the increase in demand for energy, and renewables seeing impressive gains. Over 70% of global energy demand growth was met by oil,

Natural gas killed coal – now renewables and batteries are taking over

admin January 30, 2018January 30, 2018 climate change

Over the past decade, coal has been increasingly replaced by cheaper, cleaner energy sources. US coal power production has dropped by 44% (866 terawatt-hours [TWh]). It’s been replaced by natural gas (up 45%, or 400 TWh), renewables (up 260%, or 200 TWh), and increased efficiency (the US uses 9%, or 371 TWh

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The age of Sustainalism: a new growth model for the 21st century

admin January 27, 2018 climate change, Environmental

By Harry Verhaar, Head of Global Public & Government Affairs, Philips Lighting It is becoming ever more clear that the major global trends which are having the greatest impact on the world around us are not only increasingly intertwined, but are also becoming ever broader in their impact, affecting a greater number

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