Longer term govt responses to energy shocks can be good for emission cuts -research
When governments provide short-term relief for energy crises, they tend to go in the wrong direction, whereas prioritising structural responses can create much greater resilience in the long run, according to new research.
Read MoreRapid AI rollout could add nearly 3 bln tonnes of CO2 before climate benefits materialise -study
Rapid deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure could add almost 3 billion tonnes of CO2 to the atmosphere before emissions savings from AI applications begin to outweigh the sector’s own climate footprint, according to a new study.
Read MoreElectrification could help Asia slash fuel bill by $1 trillion annually -study
Asia could cut fossil import costs by around $1 trillion a year by electrifying its economy, a report said, with road transport alone offering savings of more than $300 billion annually.
Read MoreBrussels urges “electricity revolution” to cut EU fossil fuel dependence
The European Union must launch an “electricity revolution” to slash fossil fuel imports and turn Europe into “the first electric continent”, the European Commission’s new top energy official said on Wednesday, ahead of an EU‑wide electrification action plan due on July 15.
Read MoreScientists blur line between evidence and advocacy in net zero policy advice, review finds
Policy recommendations accompanying academic research on net zero and climate mitigation frequently drift beyond the evidence presented and often resemble advocacy rather than neutral scientific guidance, according to a new systematic review.
Read MoreEU’s new €25 bln clean tech initiative targets untapped Mediterranean renewables
The European Commission on Tuesday launched the Trans‑Mediterranean Renewable Energy and Clean Tech Cooperation (T‑MED) initiative, aiming to mobilise up to €25 billion in investments by 2035 to tap into the region’s vast but largely unused solar and wind potential.
Read MoreSustainability professionals not overly concerned by AI’s environmental impact -report
About 60% of sustainability teams would like to ramp up their use of artificial intelligence in the coming year, with accuracy concerns posing a more significant deterrent than the environmental impacts of increased demand for water and energy, according to a report published on Tuesday.
Read MoreFrance opens final consultation on 2050 carbon neutrality roadmap, targets summer adoption
France has opened the final public consultation on the third version of its national low-carbon strategy (SNBC 3), giving stakeholders one month to comment before the climate roadmap is adopted by decree this summer.
Read MoreSB64: COP31 Presidency unveils global electrification target to accelerate clean energy transition
The incoming presidency of COP31 has proposed a global target to increase the share of energy demand met by electricity to 35% by 2035, positioning electrification as a cornerstone of efforts to reduce emissions and accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels.
Read MoreSB64: BRIEFING – Parties sidestep conflict as implementation concerns prevail
Day one of the Bonn intersessional (SB64) UN climate summit saw parties avoid major disputes over the agenda and resist the urge to reopen old negotiations, refocusing on implementation – though the COP31 co-presidents appeared to skate around transition away from fossil fuels.
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