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Ports lagging in EU-required installation of shore power connections
The Loadstar
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July 16, 2025
European gateways are lagging behind the EU’s 2030 shore-power mandate, but the key ports remain bullish they can be “largely compliant” when the deadline hits. A recent study by DNV on behalf of Transport&Environment (T&E) found that, of the 31...
EU’s green fuel mandate costly, not helping environment: Global aviation body Iata
The Straits Times
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July 16, 2025
SINGAPORE – The International Air Transport Association (Iata) on July 16 stepped up criticism of the European Union’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandate as a costly initiative that is not helping the environment as regional supplies there...
Balloon knocks out power to customers in Milwaukee, lawmakers want to limit their release
WISN 12 - Wisconsin
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July 16, 2025
The seats are empty at Surella in Milwaukee's Bayview neighborhood as prep for *** 5 p.m. open is underway. Sunday. The Prep paused at the popular pasta and pizza spot because the power went out. For Health, we cannot operate without *** hood...
Dominion updates supervisors on power needs as solar application looms
The Mecklenburg Sun - Virginia
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July 16, 2025
Dominion Energy’s External Affairs Manager, Justin Pope, met with Mecklenburg County Supervisors Monday to update them on the power needs the company is facing over the next few years. The meeting came one month before Dominion Energy will again...
Premier: Sarawak committed to becoming major high-tech player powered by clean, sustainable energy
Borneo Post
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July 16, 2025
Abang Johari (centre) witnesses the exchange of documents for the 10-year Power Purchase Agreement between OCI TerraSus and Syarikat Sesco Berhad. BINTULU (July 16): Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has reaffirmed Sarawak’s...
India achieves 50% clean power capacity five years ahead of target
pv-magazine
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July 16, 2025
India reached 484.82 GW of total installed power capacity as of June 30, 2025, with 242.8 GW from non-fossil fuel sources, including 8.8 GW nuclear, 49.4 GW hydro, and 184.6 GW from renewable energy. July 16, 2025 Uma Gupta Bikaner Solar Farm, a...
Baseus Becomes One of the First to Deliver Qi2.2-Certified Power Banks to The Market
The Laotian Times
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July 16, 2025
SHENZHEN, China, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Baseus proudly announces that it is set to become one of the first brands to deliver Qi2.2-certified power banks to consumers, with three new models rolling out globally starting this August. As...
Disclose savings from fuel allowance cancellation – Energy analyst to govt
CNR Citi Newsroom
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July 16, 2025
Some energy analysts are calling on the government to expedite its assessment and disclosure of the potential savings resulting from the cancellation of fuel allowances for political appointees. They believe this will provide Ghanaians with a...
Morocco launches longest desalinated water pipeline to power world’s largest phosphate mine
Business Insider Africa
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July 16, 2025
The pipeline, operated by OCP Green Water (OGW), is a significant step toward Morocco's goal of achieving water independence and environmental sustainability. "This makes it the first infrastructure of its kind in Morocco capable of transporting...
Enertis Applus+ acts as technical advisor to Recurrent Energy in financial close for a 43 MWh BESS system in Italy
ESS News
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July 16, 2025
Enertis Applus+, a global engineering consultancy firm with extended expertise in the renewable energy and storage sectors, acted as an independent technical advisor in closing the BESS portion of the €61.5 million non-recourse financing provided...
How reducing the U.S. military budget would also reduce emissions
Grist Magazine
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July 16, 2025
The next time you’re on a flight worrying about destroying the planet, rest easy knowing that at least you’re not in a fighter jet. The airline industry is responsible for 2.5 percent of global CO2 emissions, but the world’s militaries are...
How Dubai's ICD Brookfield Place Became A Net-Zero Carbon Landmark
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) How can imposing structures be made friends of the planet? What does it take to make a building breathe lighter; to make it feel like a wispy highlight in a skyline filled with concrete and steel? At ICD Brookfield Place, a...
Wildfires Highlight the Escalating Impact of Climate Change
To Vima
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July 16, 2025
Wildfires across Europe have scorched an estimated 227,000 hectares of land since the beginning of the year — more than double the average for this time of year over the past two decades. As the Mediterranean braces for what could become another...
Funding supports Queenstown Lakes District events having a focus on environmental sustainability
Australian Leisure
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Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) approved $287,000 for events funding at its meeting held end June and adopted a district Events Policy at the same time. The funding was awarded as part of the annual contestable Events Fund 2025-2026 which...
How India Is Championing Climate Justice For The Global South
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) At the COP28 summit in Dubai in December 2023, while global leaders debated the language of a historic deal on transitioning away from fossil fuels, India's delegation made one thing clear: the developing world cannot be...
Oaxaca Mayor Raymundo Chagoya is saving his city’s water with people power
Mexico News Daily
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July 15, 2025
Over the past six months, Oaxaca’s new mayor, Raymundo Chagoya, has made strides toward the goals he presented when sworn in: addressing safety in the city, restoring pockmarked roads through the Tache al Bache pothole-filling initiative, city...
Mufin Green Finance Raises USD 6.5 Million to Accelerate EV and Clean Energy Financing in India
Energetica India
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July 16, 2025
Mufin Green Finance has successfully raised INR 54.4 crore (USD 6.5 million) through the issuance of secured, unrated, unlisted, redeemable, taxable, transferable, non-convertible debentures (NCDs) on a private placement basis from the funds...
Europe’s 2040 climate target isn’t just for environmentalists
EurActiv
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July 16, 2025
William Todts is the Executive Director of The European Federation for Transport and Environment (T&E). He oversees the organisation's strategy to achieve emissions-free mobility. The European Green Deal is alive and kicking. With the US...
Fredonia mayor blames poor forest management for fires burning near Grand Canyon
KMYU - Utah
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FREDONIA, Ariz. (KUTV) — Two major wildfires burning in northern Arizona have now charred more than 60,000 acres combined, destroying infrastructure, forcing evacuations, and shutting down critical travel corridors and national park access,...
Solar demand dampened by 40% spike in costs amid poor power supply
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 16, 2025
•‘Growth policy, not import ban, required for affordability’ •Create dedicated FX window for imports, expert urges CBN As Nigeria’s fragile national grid continues to falter, a growing number of households turning to solar power are grappling with...