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China Surpasses Afforestation Goals and Enhances Ecological Restoration in 2023

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Title: “China Surpasses Afforestation Goals and Enhances Ecological Restoration in 2023” Summary:In 2023, China has exceeded its afforestation targets, achieving significant ecological milestones by planting trees across 8.33 million hectares and combatting desertification on 190,000 hectares. This success was announced during a national teleconference by the National Forestry and Grassland Administration. The progress is partly […]

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China Discovers ‘Nipeiite-(Ce),’ a New Mineral with Highest Cerium Content

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China has announced the discovery of a new cerium-rich silicate mineral, Nipeiite-(Ce), which has been officially recognized by the International Mineralogical Association. Found in a rare-earth mine in Henan Province, this mineral is named in honor of Professor Ni Pei from Nanjing University for his contributions to the study of tungsten and rare-earth deposits. The […]

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Northvolt Secures Record €5bn Green Loan for Expansion and Recycling Facility

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Northvolt, Europe’s leading battery manufacturer, has obtained the largest green loan in European history, amounting to €5 billion. This financial milestone will support the expansion of its inaugural gigafactory, Northvolt Ett, and the construction of an adjacent recycling facility, Revolt Ett, in Sweden. Despite facing production delays and reporting significant losses, Northvolt has attracted considerable […]

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DHP Solar Folding Roofs Live Install Presentation on 17. Jan 2024

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Within the next 5-6 years dhp technology AG plans to install solar roofs on 45 motorways stations and parking places in Switzerland with a total of 500 MwH install capacity. If you want to see the solar folding roofs of dhp in Switzerland by yourself, tomorrow is your date: Register here. Solar folding roofs for […]

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Climate Capitalism works, because it’s cheaper

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In his new book, Bloomberg climate reporter Akshat Rathi challenges the notion that capitalism is the root of the climate crisis, instead pointing to its corruption. He argues that a reformed version of capitalism can effectively combat climate change by incentivizing the development and scaling of clean technologies. Rathi highlights various global examples, from China’s […]

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Oil price rises after Houthi / Red Sea escalations 

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Houthi militants are threatening retaliation following US and UK military strikes in Yemen, leading to major oil tanker operators avoiding the critical Red Sea trade route. This has caused a spike in oil prices, with Brent crude reaching over $80 a barrel for the first time in 2024. The UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has […]

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Japan to Support Ukraine’s Reconstruction with Biofuel Technology

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Japan has announced plans to offer biofuel manufacturing technology to Ukraine as part of the war-torn country’s reconstruction efforts. This initiative will be formally presented at the Japan-Ukraine Conference for Promotion of Economic Reconstruction in Tokyo next month, where officials from both nations will convene to discuss recovery support. Recognising Ukraine’s abundant agricultural resources, Tokyo […]

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Record Solar and Battery Advancements Mark 2023 as a Pivotal Year in Renewable Energy 

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2023 has been a landmark year for renewable energy, with solar power leading the charge and significant advancements in battery technology. The global capacity for renewable energy increased rapidly, signalling a potential shift away from fossil fuels and a move towards mitigating the effects of global warming. This growth has been fuelled by the declining […]

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The 2023 Wake-Up Call on Climate Change as Temperatures Soar

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2023 has emerged as the hottest year on record, signaling a critical juncture in the climate crisis and exposing the inadequacy of global efforts to address it. James Hansen, a former NASA scientist, warns that this year marks a stark realization of governments’ failure to curb accelerating global warming. Despite nearly three decades since Hansen’s […]

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Xiaomi SU7 – Electric and Autonomous

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A 101kWh battery pack which runs up to 800km (498 miles), an 800V system with a 10min fast charge capability, ultra fast accelaration and more – but no price just yet for Xiaomi‘s freshly announced SU7 electric vehicle. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun is making the jump from smartphones to EVs before the debut of the […]

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Amazon Ventures into On-Site Hydrogen Production for Sustainability

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Amazon is taking a significant step towards sustainability by initiating on-site hydrogen fuel production at its fulfillment centers. Partnering with Plug Power, Amazon has installed its first electrolyzer at a facility in Aurora, Colorado, which will generate hydrogen to power approximately 225 forklift trucks. This move aligns with Amazon’s broader goal to decarbonize its operations […]

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