Global wind statistics 2015
China installed half of all new wind capacity worldwide last year, according to the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). The country added an “astonishing” 30.5 gigawatts (GW) to boost installations to
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The role of science, technology and innovation policies to foster the implementation of the sustainable development goals (SDGs)
This report presents the conclusions of the independent expert group on the 'Follow-up to Rio+20, notably the sustainable development goals (SDGs)' that was established by the European Commission (EC)
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Diabetes Atlas 2015
International Diabetes Federation released the latest estimates for diabetes in 2015 and projections for 2040 as part of their 7th edition Diabetes Atlas. Diabetes is one of the largest global health emergencies
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Mind the gap 2015: closing the chasm between test and real-world car CO2 emissions
The system of testing cars to measure fuel economy and CO2 emissions is utterly discredited. This report analyses the gap between test results and real-world performance and finds that it has become a
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European climate finance: securing the best return
Combating climate change is perhaps the most formidable public policy challenge of the times. Unmitigated climate change will be irreversible. It will place significant costs on future generations, and
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Annual disaster statistical review 2014: the numbers and trends
The 2014 annual review of disaster figures based on the EM-DAT database outlines information about the EM-DAT International Disaster Database, its definitions, criteria and content; asks: What did 2014
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A framework strategy for a resilient energy union with a forward-looking climate change policy
The European Commission has adopted a framework strategy that aims to create, for the European Union, a resilient ‘Energy Union' with a forward-looking climate change policy. An annexed action plan presents
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Annual European Union greenhouse gas inventory 1990–2012 and inventory report 2014
This report is the annual submission of the greenhouse gas inventory of the European Union to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol. It presents greenhouse gas
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A stronger role of the private sector in achieving inclusive and sustainable growth in Developing Countries
Having a decent job is widely recognised as the best way out of poverty. The private sector provides some 90 per cent of jobs in developing countries, and is thus an essential partner in the fight against
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Renewables: the only path to a secure, affordable and climate-friendly energy system by 2030
European energy policy is facing major challenges. In order to tackle the climate crisis, a dramatic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is essential. At the same time, security of supply and affordable