CO2 EMISSIONS
Scientists Develop Catalyst That Recycles CO2 Gases Into Fuel and Hydrogen Gas
Date: 21.02.2020 Author: Peter Palčec
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Scientists have taken a major step toward a circular carbon economy by developing a long-lasting, economical catalyst that recycles greenhouse gases into ingredients that can be used in fuel, hydrogen
Two-Fifths of Global GDP Under Actual or Intended Net Zero Emissions Targets
Date: 21.02.2020 Author: Peter Palčec
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About two-fifths of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP) is now generated in places where authorities have set, or are proposing to set, a target of bringing carbon emissions to net zero in or
MEP’s Call On Commission to Align Priority Projects with 2050 Climate Objectives
Date: 20.02.2020 Author: Peter Palčec
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“The European Commission should update its guidelines to select priority energy projects so that the next EU list is in line with its climate policy,” said the European Parliament's Committee on
Outdated Regulatory Frameworks Restrict the Development of Energy Flexibility
Date: 19.02.2020 Author: Peter Palčec
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“We see that the adoption of new regulation frameworks is moving at a different pace in Europe. For example, the United Kingdom market is very progressive when it comes to energy flexibility. On the
Vodafone Romania Takes Major Step to Reduce Carbon Footprint
Date: 19.02.2020 Author: Peter Palčec
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Vodafone Romania has announced a major step within its strategic objective to reduce its carbon footprint and environmental impact. Thus, with effect from 2020 Vodafone Romania will purchase 100%
Romanian OMV Petrom Develops New Low Sulphur Marine Fuel Oil
Date: 18.02.2020 Author: Peter Palčec
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The Romanian oil and gas group OMV Petrom has developed a new marine fuel oil with a low sulphur content of up to 0.5% at its Petrobrazi refinery. This product is unique to the Romanian market. The
Franke, WEC: Europe Will “Suffer” If It Pushes For Carbon Neutrality Without Others
Date: 17.02.2020 Author: Tanja Srnovršnik, Essen
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All the global energy scenarios looking at 2040 up to 2060 developed by the World Energy Council (WEC) show that global energy demand will grow, fossil fuels will still remain in the energy mix, and
E-World 2020 in Pictures: The Future of Energy Supply
Date: 14.02.2020 Author: Tanja Srnovršnik, Essen
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The future of energy supply was at the forefront of this year’s leading energy trade fair in Europe, E-world energy & water, where 800 exhibitors from 25 nations presented their products,
Oil and Gas Giant BP Announces Ambition to Become Carbon Neutral By 2050
Date: 14.02.2020 Author: Peter Palčec
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The multinational oil and gas company BP has set a new ambition to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner, and to help the world get to net zero, states a press release from the company. BP’s
E-World: Low-carbon Gas Investment Will Require Some Policymaker Facilitation
Date: 13.02.2020 Author: Tanja Srnovršnik, Essen
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Gases will have a role in the future following deep decarbonisation, however, we don’t yet know what the exact contribution of different gases will be, said Johanna Reichenbach, a consultant at
IEA: Global CO2 Emissions Flatlined in 2019, EU Emissions Down 5%
Date: 12.02.2020 Author: Tanja SrnovršnikPhoto: Ana Vučina Vršnak
Despite widespread expectations of another increase, global energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions stopped growing in 2019, said the International Energy Agency (IEA) on Tuesday. According to
Croatia to Spend EUR 3.6bn on Climate Change Adaptation By 2040
Date: 11.02.2020 Author: Tanja Srnovršnik
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Croatia plans to spend almost HRK 27 billion (EUR 3.62 billion) by 2040 on measures that are part of the draft strategy for adaptation to climate change in the country for the period up to 2040, with
