U.K. carbon emissions down to 1890 levels
The data marked the fifth successive year in which the amount of carbon dioxide pumped into U.K. skies has fallen, and emissions are now 38 per cent below the level of 1990.
Sustainability
BBVA to mobilize $122 billion by 2025 to fight climate change and drive sustainable development
Pledge 2025 will help the bank align its activity to a 2ºC Scenario and strike a balance between sustainable energy and fossil fuel investments and is based on three lines of action: financing, management and engagement.
Australia’s households install record 3.5 million panels in 2017
The record 1,057 megawatts of capacity in small-scale systems installed across the country smashed the previous record set in 2012, figures from the Clean Energy Regulator showed on Tuesday. It equated to 9,500 installed every day.
Nigeria to issue $400 million in green bonds
Three key projects have been targeted by the government, the energizing Education Project, the Rural Electrification Municipal and afforestation projects.
World’s first plastic-free aisle opens in Netherlands supermarket
Campaigners hail progress as Amsterdam store offers dedicated aisle of more than 700 products, with plans for a national roll-out
Morocco unveils a massive solar power plant in the Sahara
Morocco has officially turned on a massive solar power plant in the Sahara Desert, kicking off the first phase of a planned project to provide renewable energy to more than a million Moroccans.
Court rules U.K. air pollution plan is “unlawful”, in a win for environmental activists
“The Environment Secretary must ensure that, in each of the 45 areas, steps are taken to achieve compliance as soon as possible, by the quickest route possible and by a means that makes that outcome likely.”
Porsche has stopped production of cars with diesel engines
Porsche has stopped production of cars with diesel engines, according to Autocar. The UK-based automotive publication reported Tuesday all models equipped with diesel engines have been dropped following an emissions compliance issue for European markets.
ING & European Investment Bank invest €300 million in green shipping
Global financial institution ING has partnered with the European Investment Bank in committing €300 million to support green investments in the European shipping sector.
IKEA joins Big Clean Switch to offer 100% renewable energy tariff
Ikea is calling for households to join its latest joint venture a collective energy switch that promises an exclusive 100% renewable electricity tariff.