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Paris Votes for More Car-Free Zones
In a recent referendum, a majority of voters in Paris supported the creation of more car-free zones in that city.
China Achieves Five Minute EV Charge
Chinese manufacturer BYD has developed a new electric vehicle battery and charger that can fully charge an electric vehicle in five minutes.
Canada Succeeding with Fusion Energy
General Fusion, a Canadian company, has reached a milestone in its development of scalable and commercially viable fusion technology.
Green Hydrogen Produced Offshore for Onshore Use
A Japanese shipping company, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, has produced green hydrogen offshore on an underway yacht for use onshore.
Estonia Funds 244MW Solar Park
Estonia has secured funding for the construction of a solar park anticipated to begin operations in 2027 and provide electricity for over 80,000 Estonian households.
U.S. Supreme Court Declines Climate Change Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a case brought by Republican-led states against Democrat-led states that have sued fossil fuel companies for costs associated with the impacts of climate change.
Wales Funding Tidal Energy
The Welsh government has announced £8 million in support for the Morlais tidal scheme in Anglesey.
Step Taken Toward Electric Aircraft Development
ZeroAvia, an aircraft developer, has sold its first stand-alone electric propulsion system to Jetcruzer International.
Scientific Study to Aid in Discovery of Gold Hydrogen
The findings of a new scientific study could greatly facilitate the discovery of gold (natural) hydrogen.
Japanese Battery Promises to Double EV Range
Kyoto University and Toyota have developed a new solid-state battery cathode using fluoride and copper nitride.
Scientists Advance Carbon Removal Method
Scientists at Stanford University have developed a method to accelerate the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere using common minerals.
India Reaches 100 Gigawatts of Solar Power
India has deployed solar power infrastructure now producing over 100 gigawatts, making India one of the world’s four largest producers of solar power.
Harmful Methane Converted to Helpful Hydrogen
Levidian, a U.K. company, has developed a process to convert methane into hydrogen and graphene.
30 African Nations Endorse Energy Declaration
Thirty countries have agreed to develop electric power sources sufficient for 300 million people across Africa by 2030.
Enhanced Geothermal at $80 by 2027
A recent study published in Nature estimates that the cost of generating electricity with enhanced geothermal energy will decrease to $80 per megawatt-hour by 2027.
EU Reduced GHG Emissions by 8% in 2023
The EU achieved its largest reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in decades during 2023.
China Sets Fusion Record
The Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak in China operated for over 18 minutes, a record for this new technology.
Bloomberg Funding U.N. Climate Change Efforts
Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced that it, along with other sources, will provide funds to the United Nations Climate Change secretariat equal to the portion of the secretariat’s budget previously committed to by the U.S.
Europe Reaffirms Paris Agreement
The leader of the European Union stated emphatically the EU’s commitment to the Paris Agreement despite the recent U.S. decision to withdraw.
China’s Oil Demand Peaking
Analysts believe that China may have reached its peak demand for oil.