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The "Fridays for Future" movement in Germany has seen a drop in mobilization, with only 75,000 demonstrators, revealing a growing disinterest in climate policies.
The "Fridays for Future" movement in Germany has seen a drop in mobilization, with only 75,000 demonstrators, revealing a growing disinterest in climate policies.
The European Union is granting a 35 billion euro loan to Ukraine to compensate for the destruction of its energy infrastructure, damaged by Russian strikes, and avert an energy crisis this winter.
The European Union is granting a 35 billion euro loan to Ukraine to compensate for the destruction of its energy infrastructure, damaged by Russian strikes, and avert an energy crisis this winter.
With Russian attacks on energy infrastructure intensifying, Ukraine needs to strengthen its network to ensure reliable supplies this winter, according to recommendations from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
With Russian attacks on energy infrastructure intensifying, Ukraine needs to strengthen its network to ensure reliable supplies this winter, according to recommendations from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Energy information systems are a strategic lever for governments to monitor their energy transition and decarbonization objectives, but their implementation remains uneven.
Energy information systems are a strategic lever for governments to monitor their energy transition and decarbonization objectives, but their implementation remains uneven.
Brazilian energy authorities approve the restoration of daylight saving time to reduce pressure on the power grid, in response to the drought affecting hydroelectric production.
Brazilian energy authorities approve the restoration of daylight saving time to reduce pressure on the power grid, in response to the drought affecting hydroelectric production.
In Guadeloupe, the strike by EDF PEI employees continues to affect electricity distribution. Negotiations are struggling to reach agreement, leaving 13,400 households still without electricity, despite the plant's partial return to service.
In Guadeloupe, the strike by EDF PEI employees continues to affect electricity distribution. Negotiations are struggling to reach agreement, leaving 13,400 households still without electricity, despite the plant's partial return to service.
Germany is aiming for the end of coal by 2030, but delays in tenders for gas-fired power plants and a lack of alternative capacity are threatening this goal. Uniper warns of the urgent need to speed up the transition to avoid a postponement to 2038.
Germany is aiming for the end of coal by 2030, but delays in tenders for gas-fired power plants and a lack of alternative capacity are threatening this goal. Uniper warns of the urgent need to speed up the transition to avoid a postponement to 2038.
Marcelo Mindlin, President of Pampa Energía, announces a $1.2 billion investment in the Vaca Muerta project, aimed at increasing oil production. This development is accompanied by renewable energy initiatives, promising significant economic impacts.
Marcelo Mindlin, President of Pampa Energía, announces a $1.2 billion investment in the Vaca Muerta project, aimed at increasing oil production. This development is accompanied by renewable energy initiatives, promising significant economic impacts.
In 2023, Canada will see a slight drop in greenhouse gas emissions, but challenges remain in key sectors such as oil and transportation. The article explores these dynamics and the solutions needed to meet climate targets.
In 2023, Canada will see a slight drop in greenhouse gas emissions, but challenges remain in key sectors such as oil and transportation. The article explores these dynamics and the solutions needed to meet climate targets.
The banks' decarbonization targets, criticized by Reclaim Finance, reveal major shortcomings. Only two out of thirteen could actually reduce emissions. This finding raises questions about the commitment of financial institutions to climate change.
The banks' decarbonization targets, criticized by Reclaim Finance, reveal major shortcomings. Only two out of thirteen could actually reduce emissions. This finding raises questions about the commitment of financial institutions to climate change.
Ecuador is experiencing a major energy crisis, with rotating power cuts due to a historic drought. This situation raises major economic and social issues, prompting us to rethink our dependence on hydroelectricity and explore sustainable solutions.
Ecuador is experiencing a major energy crisis, with rotating power cuts due to a historic drought. This situation raises major economic and social issues, prompting us to rethink our dependence on hydroelectricity and explore sustainable solutions.
A new tax on electricity generation facilities is causing concern in the French energy sector. Professionals fear that it will hamper the investments needed for the transition to low-carbon energies, thereby compromising climate objectives.
A new tax on electricity generation facilities is causing concern in the French energy sector. Professionals fear that it will hamper the investments needed for the transition to low-carbon energies, thereby compromising climate objectives.
The UK government is set to unveil an ambitious action plan to decarbonize its electricity system by 2030. This initiative, led by Chris Stark, marks a key step in the country's energy transition, with significant targets for renewable energy production.
The UK government is set to unveil an ambitious action plan to decarbonize its electricity system by 2030. This initiative, led by Chris Stark, marks a key step in the country's energy transition, with significant targets for renewable energy production.
The growing importance of artificial intelligence raises questions about the energy sources needed. Chevron CEO Michael Wirth criticizes the Biden administration's policies on natural gas, highlighting its crucial role in the energy transition and reducing carbon emissions.
The growing importance of artificial intelligence raises questions about the energy sources needed. Chevron CEO Michael Wirth criticizes the Biden administration's policies on natural gas, highlighting its crucial role in the energy transition and reducing carbon emissions.
Dunkirk is positioning itself as a key player in France's industrial energy transition. With massive investments in electrical infrastructure, the region aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions while supporting the growth of local industries.
Dunkirk is positioning itself as a key player in France's industrial energy transition. With massive investments in electrical infrastructure, the region aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions while supporting the growth of local industries.
The Dutch government announces a €19 billion loan to TenneT for 2025 and 2026, reinforcing its support for the energy transition. The decision is aimed at securing crucial investments in the electricity grid in the face of growing needs.
The Dutch government announces a €19 billion loan to TenneT for 2025 and 2026, reinforcing its support for the energy transition. The decision is aimed at securing crucial investments in the electricity grid in the face of growing needs.
India is aiming for an ambitious energy transformation, with a target of 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030. This project, backed by massive investment, raises infrastructure and management challenges that require urgent reforms if it is to succeed.
India is aiming for an ambitious energy transformation, with a target of 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030. This project, backed by massive investment, raises infrastructure and management challenges that require urgent reforms if it is to succeed.
Europe's electric battery sector is in crisis, with Northvolt facing financial challenges and production delays. The Swedish government refuses to intervene, leaving the company's future in the hands of its shareholders.
Europe's electric battery sector is in crisis, with Northvolt facing financial challenges and production delays. The Swedish government refuses to intervene, leaving the company's future in the hands of its shareholders.
The British government is nationalizing the electricity grid operator, ESO, to strengthen its energy transition. With an investment of £630 million, this initiative aims to integrate renewable energies and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
The British government is nationalizing the electricity grid operator, ESO, to strengthen its energy transition. With an investment of £630 million, this initiative aims to integrate renewable energies and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
Ecuador is experiencing an energy crisis marked by scheduled power cuts and maintenance work. This situation, exacerbated by unfavorable weather conditions, raises crucial economic and social issues for the country.
Ecuador is experiencing an energy crisis marked by scheduled power cuts and maintenance work. This situation, exacerbated by unfavorable weather conditions, raises crucial economic and social issues for the country.
Vietnam faces major energy challenges, with soaring demand and delays in key projects. The government plans to revive nuclear power and increase solar capacity to diversify its energy sources.
Vietnam faces major energy challenges, with soaring demand and delays in key projects. The government plans to revive nuclear power and increase solar capacity to diversify its energy sources.
The British High Court's recent decision to overturn the planning permission for a coal mine at Whitehaven raises crucial questions about the country's energy future. This turning point marks a reassessment of priorities between resource exploitation and climate issues.
The British High Court's recent decision to overturn the planning permission for a coal mine at Whitehaven raises crucial questions about the country's energy future. This turning point marks a reassessment of priorities between resource exploitation and climate issues.
International Renewable Energy Certificate (I-REC) prices for wind and solar technologies in India reached an all-time low in 2024, due to a persistent glut and uncertainty surrounding new regulations. This situation highlights the challenges facing renewable energy producers in India, between regulatory changes and insufficient demand that fails to absorb supply.
International Renewable Energy Certificate (I-REC) prices for wind and solar technologies in India reached an all-time low in 2024, due to a persistent glut and uncertainty surrounding new regulations. This situation highlights the challenges facing renewable energy producers in India, between regulatory changes and insufficient demand that fails to absorb supply.
The Syndicat des énergies renouvelables (SER) is lobbying for a ministry dedicated to energy and climate policy in Michel Barnier's future government, in order to structure an effective strategy for France.
The Syndicat des énergies renouvelables (SER) is lobbying for a ministry dedicated to energy and climate policy in Michel Barnier's future government, in order to structure an effective strategy for France.
Uniper recommends that Germany introduce a centralized energy capacity market to stimulate investment in gas-fired power plants, deeming the government's decentralized model too complex and slow.
Uniper recommends that Germany introduce a centralized energy capacity market to stimulate investment in gas-fired power plants, deeming the government's decentralized model too complex and slow.
To avoid power cuts, OCCTO ordered Kansai to receive 420 MW of electricity from Chubu, in response to exceptional demand due to high temperatures.
To avoid power cuts, OCCTO ordered Kansai to receive 420 MW of electricity from Chubu, in response to exceptional demand due to high temperatures.

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