Spain reaches new record 45.8% renewable power in energy mix
The nation’s wind power contribution rose by 10% compared to the first six months of last year, whilst total renewable production increased by 8.5% year-on-year.
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California slashes emissions, hits major greenhouse gas goal years early
In a major win for California’s fight against global warming, the state appears to have hit its first target for cutting greenhouse gases, and it reached the goal early.
Promising HIV vaccine moves to wider human trials
The most promising candidate for an effective HIV vaccine in over a decade is moving to large-scale human trials
London Mayor announces £500 million clean energy fund
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has this week announced the creation of a £500 million Mayor’s Energy Efficiency Fund which will focus on helping public sector organizations and small businesses to cut carbon emissions.
Renewables hit record of 41.5% in Germany in first half of 2018
The production of renewable energy in Germany has hit a new record, providing more than 40 per cent of the country’s power supply in the first half of 2018.
The Belize Barrier Reef – the world’s second largest coral reef – is removed from endangered list
The World Heritage Committee credited Belize’s safeguarding measures as the cause for the historic conservational victory.
U.K. has raised £4.21 billion for climate action in developing countries
The U.K. Government announced late last week that it had mobilized more than £4 billion in public and private financing for climate change action in developing countries through its International Climate Finance commitment.
Japan is having its own #MeToo moment
The #MeToo movement captured the nation’s attention after a top-ranking Finance Ministry official was accused by a female reporter of repeated sexual harassment.
Starbucks says it will stop offering plastic straws by 2020
Starbucks says it will eliminate plastic straws from its stores globally by 2020. The company becomes the largest food and beverage company to do so as calls to cut waste globally grow louder.
Seattle becomes the first major U.S. city to ban plastic straws
Seattle has become the first major city in the U.S. to ban plastic straws and utensils. Businesses that don’t comply with the ban can now face a $250 fine.