Wind and solar benchmarks for a 1.5°C world
This report presents a detailed methodology for determining the amount of wind and solar capacity that is required for a country to align with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C temperature goal. While the focus
Germany
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German “HELENE” Project Aiming For PERC Solar Cell Conversion Efficiency Of 22.5% By 2018
The German research project “HELENE” — a project put together for the purpose of increasing the competitiveness of the country’s solar energy technology sector is aiming to achieve industrial production
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Government plans to generate 20,000 mw solar power
Roof top solar panels to be encouraged on the lines of Germany The Union Government has drawn up plans to facilitate the setting up of 26 solar power plants at 26 locations in the country and increase
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Has Joint Implementation reduced GHG emissions?: lessons learned for the design of carbon market mechanisms
This study systematically evaluates the environmental integrity of Joint Implementation (JI) in the first commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol. Analysis indicates that about three-quarters of JI offsets
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Europe's offshore wind hits record yearly high with six months still to go
Germany drives bumper year for European offshore wind in 2015, installing three times more capacity than current leader, the UK Europe’s offshore wind power industry has set a record for its biggest
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Climate change: world’s wealthiest understand, but only half see it as threat
People living in the world’s wealthiest nations generally understand what climate change is but in many countries just half perceive it to be a threat, new research has found. The analysis of perceptions
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Green Buildings
India ranks third among top 10 countries in the LEED Green Building rankings. These rankings highlight countries outside of the US that are making significant strides in sustainable building design, construction
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Adaptation planning and the use of climate change projections in Local Government in England and Germany
Planning for adaptation to climate change is often regarded to be a local imperative and considered to be more effective if grounded on a solid evidence base and recognisant of relevant climate projections.
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Australia tops the world for climate change denial: study
Australians bury their heads in the sands of Bondi Beach to send a message to Prime Minister Tony Abbott about the dangers of climate change. Photo: Supplied Nearly one in five Australians do not believe
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How much donor financing for health is channelled to global versus country-specific aid functions?
The slow global response to the Ebola crisis in west Africa suggests that important gaps exist in donor financing for key global functions, such as support for health research and development for diseases
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Heat Wave: Germany Marks Hottest Day In History
Germany’s all-time heat record was shattered Sunday when temperatures climbed to 104.5 degrees Fahrenheit, making it the hottest day in Germany since recordkeeping began in 1881, BNO News reported. The