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Global: Not Enough Climate Action in Stimulus Plans
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- Written by World Resources Institute
Governments have already announced $11.8 trillion in fiscal stimulus in response to the COVID-19 health and economic crisis, more than three times the amount spent in response to the Great Recession of 2008-09. While most of it will prioritize healthcare and direct support to the unemployed, about 30% of stimulus packages are being spent in sectors that impact the environment.
Read more: https://www.wri.org/blog/2020/09/coronavirus-green-economic-recoveryClimate-Friendly Cooling Can Slow Global Warming
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- Written by Project Syndicate
As global temperatures rise and demand for air conditioning and refrigeration soars, all countries must adopt common-sense initiatives to make cooling more efficient, less emissions-intensive, and more affordable for consumers. Without rapid action, runaway climate change will be far harder to prevent.
Read more: https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/cooling-systems-that-slow-global-warming-by-durwood-zaelke-and-mario-molina-2020-09Australia: Victoria considers 600MW of new renewables to help drive economic recovery
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- Written by PV Tech
The Australian state of Victoria has started a process to test industry interest and capacity for new solar, wind and other renewable energy projects.
Read more: https://www.pv-tech.org/news/victoria-considers-600mw-of-new-renewables-to-help-drive-economic-recoveryChina, US dominate world renewables output
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- Written by Eco News
According to the International Energy Agency’s Key World Energy Statistics report, just released China continues to be the world’s largest producer of renewable power from wind as well as solar photovoltaics.
Read more: http://econews.com.au/65225/china-us-dominate-world-renewables-output/Future Grid project puts historic town in centre of Australia at ‘forefront of energy transition’
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- Written by Energy Storage News
A series of smart energy projects in the town of Alice Springs in central Australia could be exemplary to the direction of travel for the energy transition across the country if successful.
Read more: https://www.energy-storage.news/news/future-grid-project-puts-historic-town-in-centre-of-australia-at-forefrontgrIndian solar ferry flies flag for cleaner, cheaper water transport
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- Written by Thomson Reuters Foundation
After an uncertain start, more solar-powered boats will be rolled out in Kerala state, to help reduce air pollution and climate-heating emissions
Read more: https://news.trust.org/item/20200813051135-ru2kd/