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The COVID-19 pandemic is a global health crisis that has major implications for world economies, energy use and CO2 emissions. According to the IEA’s World Energy Outlook 2020 report, the immediate effects of the pandemic on the energy system shows expected falls in 2020 of 5% in global energy demand, 7% in energy-related CO2 emissions and 18% in energy investment. Oil consumption is anticipated to decline by 8% and coal use by 7%. However, as with previous crises, the rebound in emissions may be larger than the decline, unless the wave of investments to restart economies is dedicated to cleaner and more resilient energy infrastructure. Decarbonizing energy use in time to avert catastrophic climate change requires increased international cooperation. Recovery measures following COVID-19 pandemic could include flexible power grids, efficiency solutions, electric vehicle charging, energy storage, interconnected hydropower, green hydrogen and other technology investments consistent with long-term energy and climate sustainability.
In line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), there is a global movement to address these challenges by substantially increasing investment in renewable energy technologies and implementation, doubling the rate of improvement to energy efficiency, and changing user behaviours, with the aim to achieve absolute decoupling between energy consumption and economic growth.
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Clean energy is a growing economic engine for rural communities across the United States. In many regions, clean energy jobs are diversifying the rural economy and helping to transform areas that may otherwise struggle to attract jobs and investments or have been facing years of economic stagnation. This post visualises the relevant data into graphics to show the status of clean energy jobs in the rural parts of the US.
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The government of Uzbekistan is launching one of the first private-sector renewable energy projects in the country. How will this project support the United Nations' 2030 SDG goals for affordable and clean energy?
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TNC Announces Innovative Collaboration for Solar Development in Central Appalachia
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Event recording and report now available -- Chilling Prospects: Tracking Sustainable Cooling for All 2021 (https://www.seforall.org/system/files/2021-05/Chilling-Prospects-21-SEf…)
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U.S. approves first major offshore wind farm off Massachusetts coast
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Is hydrogen-based fuel an efficient renewable energy alternative to curb carbon emissions? Can we count on it to reduce our fossil-fuel dependence and meet the climate target for 2030? Is it cost-competitive? The hydrogen debate continues. Have your say!
The Leaders Summit on Climate reconvened the US-led Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate, whose 17 members are responsible for approximately 80% of global emissions and global GDP.
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ICYMI - A new ultra-white paint reflects 98.1 percent of sunlight and can keep surfaces up to 19 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than their ambient surroundings