EVOLVE Project uncovers 70GW of ocean energy in GB, Ireland and Portugal

Official results from the pan-European EVOLVE project involving world-leading academics, research institutions and technology developers have been released today providing a firm evidence base supporting the acceleration of ocean energy in Europe’s future energy system.

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Climate tech SurfCleaner delivers pine-oil clean up at major European port

SurfCleaner has completed its first pine oil clean-up project for a major European port. Work was delivered within the inner harbour of a large international logistics and cargo handling hub, following a pine oil leak during the ship-to-shore transfer process.

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Global insurance leaders establish alliance to accelerate transition to net-zero emissions economy

Eight of the world’s leading insurers and reinsurers have made an historic commitment to play their part in accelerating the transition to a net-zero emissions economy, as required by the Paris Agreement.

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Portugal on track for carbon neutrality by 2050, according to IEA review

Portugal’s equitable and well-balanced plans for reaching a carbon-neutral economy should support the country’s economic growth and energy security, according to a new energy policy review by the International Energy Agency.

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‘Forgotten giant’ of low-carbon electricity – Hydropower – needs sweeping policy and investment push, according to IEA

The growth of hydropower plants worldwide is set to slow significantly this decade, putting at risk the ambitions of countries across the globe to reach net-zero emissions, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency.

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$1 billion fund launched to boost renewables access in developing countries

The IKEA Foundation and The Rockefeller Foundation have announced plans to launch a $1 billion fund to boost access to renewable energy in developing countries – one of the key commitments made during a series of virtual UN ministerial forums.

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