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28/08/2024

🌍⚡️ Good News: Zero-Carbon Electricity Surpasses 40% in 2023! 🌱✨

A new report from BloombergNEF reveals that over 40% of the world's electricity in 2023 came from zero-carbon sources! 🌞💨 Wind and solar alone made up 17%, while hydroelectric and nuclear contributed 24%. 🚀

🔍 Highlights:
1️⃣ Record Growth in Renewables: Solar and wind accounted for over 90% of new energy capacity last year! Wind capacity crossed the one-terawatt mark. 🌬️☀️
2️⃣ China's Clean Energy Leadership: Mainland China hit its 2030 wind and solar targets 6 years early! This could be a turning point in reducing fossil fuel use. 🇨🇳
3️⃣ Investment Trends: While global renewable investments stay strong at $313 billion, there's a push for even more to reach net-zero goals. The U.S. has boosted clean energy spending by 63% since 2022! 🇺🇸💰

As we move into the second half of 2024, the world is on a mission to scale up renewable energy. How can we all contribute to a zero-carbon future? Let’s make it happen together! 💡🌿

23/08/2024

🌍 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗲 🌱

A recent study identifies 63 of the most successful climate policies worldwide, showing that a mix of incentives ("carrots") and regulations ("sticks") is key to reducing carbon emissions effectively.

🔹 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗱𝗼𝗺: Leading the way, the UK has effectively combined carbon pricing, renewable energy subsidies, and a coal phase-out strategy, resulting in significant emissions reductions
🔹 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: The U.S. has focused on reducing transportation emissions by offering incentives for electric vehicle adoption and implementing stricter carbon standards
🔹 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮: With a successful blend of carbon pricing and cap-and-trade policies, Canada has also made strides in lowering its carbon footprint

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀:https://lnkd.in/ezW-UXR8

19/08/2024

🌡️ Extreme heat is claiming 47,000 lives across Europe. With 2024 set to be the warmest year ever, the climate crisis is now. Act before it’s too late.

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09/08/2024

🔥 California’s wildfires are not just a natural disaster—they’re burning through forests crucial for carbon credits, putting company climate strategies at risk. 🌲💡 Is relying on trees to offset emissions really the way forward? Discover the challenges we face as wildfires grow more intense. 🔗 Check out the full discussion: https://illuminem.com/?post=89189

08/08/2024

🌏 Beware the 4 Deadly Sins of Corporate Volunteering! 🌏
Sustainability and social responsibility are now non-negotiable. But many companies make critical mistakes that undermine their efforts. illuminem Voice Yury Erofeev, exposes the pitfalls to avoid:

⚠️ Ignoring Social Sector Expertise
⚠️ Relying on Harmful Stereotypes
⚠️ Using Disabilities for Inspiration
⚠️ Neglecting Internal Inclusivity

Unlock transformative impact - read Yury's full article: https://lnkd.in/eiexEdfm

08/08/2024

🌏 Great Barrier Reef facing highest temperatures in 400 years 📈

New research reveals the Great Barrier Reef is enduring its highest heat levels in 400 years. This surge in temperature is causing widespread coral bleaching, where corals lose their vibrant color and essential algae, often leading to their death. The loss of coral reefs disrupts marine ecosystems, affecting fish and other sea life that rely on the reef for shelter. This also threatens local economies, as the reef supports tourism and fishing industries that generate significant revenue and jobs.

🔗 Learn how these changes affect us all: https://illuminem.com/?post=89095

🔗 To find out more about the Great Barrier Reef, here is an article "None of these reefs have to die" by Simon Mundy, author of Race for Tomorrow and journalist at Financial Times covering sustainability: https://lnkd.in/eFvaiApd

07/08/2024

🇶🇦 𝗤𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗦-𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮'𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘀

Qatar has made a strategic investment in a US-backed fund aimed at reducing China's dominance in the critical minerals market. This move highlights the growing geopolitical competition over essential resources needed for various industries, including technology and renewable energy.

Read on: https://lnkd.in/dncvN4fG

Read a related article on this topic: The Phaseout "Fantasy"? by John Calabrese https://lnkd.in/esTe2s9k

06/08/2024

𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀

🌳 Deforestation harms climate less than other types of Amazon degradation, study finds
New research suggests that deforestation is less harmful to the climate than other forms of Amazon degradation. This finding highlights the complexity of environmental impacts in the region.

🚗 Japan unveils plans for a CO2-busting conveyor belt road system
Japan introduces an innovative CO2-busting conveyor belt road system aimed at reducing carbon emissions. This groundbreaking approach could revolutionize sustainable transportation.

📈 Goldman sees carbon market heading for historic tipping point
Goldman Sachs predicts the carbon market is approaching a historic tipping point. This shift could have significant implications for global carbon trading and environmental policies.

🌧️ More Americans are moving into flood and fire hot spots
Increasing numbers of Americans are relocating to areas prone to floods and fires. This trend raises concerns about the sustainability and safety of these regions in the face of climate change.

🏛️ Climate change deniers make up nearly a quarter of US Congress
Nearly a quarter of the US Congress members are climate change deniers. This statistic highlights the significant political challenges facing climate action in the United States.

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02/08/2024

🛑 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗢𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗷𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝟮𝟱 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱

• Climate activists from Just Stop Oil have been sentenced to jail after a major demonstration on the M25 motorway. This action highlights ongoing tensions between environmental campaigners and authorities. Learn about the incident and its implications for future protests.

☕ 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗹𝘂𝘅𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗹

• With climate change affecting global coffee production, your morning cup is becoming a luxury. Understand the challenges faced by coffee growers and the potential impact on the global market.

❄️ 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀

• Antarctic temperatures have soared 10°C above average, approaching near-record heatwave levels. Explore the factors driving this unprecedented change and its broader environmental impacts.

📉 𝗛𝗦𝗕𝗖 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗦𝗚

• A new HSBC study reveals a decline in global investor interest in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors. What does this mean for the future of sustainable finance?

🚗 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗢𝟮 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱

• The automotive industry faces new CO2 emission targets for cars and vans. Understand these targets and how they aim to reduce car emissions globally.

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17/07/2024

🔥 Trending News: Top Energy & Climate Headlines 🔥

Stay updated with the latest in energy and climate from illuminem! Here are the headlines making waves this week:

🔋 The World’s Power Grids Are Failing As The Planet Warms

🌱 Vance’s Scorn For Clean Energy Grew As Ohio Embraced It

💧 Why Is The Oil Industry Booming?

🌪️ You Won’t Hear About Climate Change In ‘Twisters’ Here’s Why

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16/07/2024

🌍 Top Sustainability Stories You Can't Miss

🔹 Risks of violent conflict will rise as the green transition picks up speed
Efficiency | Energy Management

🔹 Climate change is messing with time more than previously thought, scientists find
Effects | Climate Change

🔹 China’s emissions of two potent greenhouse gases rise 78% in decade
Carbon | Environmental Sustainability

🔹 Carbon credits a ‘catalyst’ for climate action, not just a method to offset emissions: ecosecurities chief
Carbon Market | Carbon

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15/07/2024

🌍✨ Trending News: Latest Insights on Climate Change, Nuclear Power, and Green Tech ✨🌍

Stay updated with the most pressing environmental and technological news from around the globe. Here’s what’s trending:

🌊 Climate Change Effects:
Rising seas have wiped out an entire US species for the first time. Scientists warn that this could be a sign of things to come. The loss highlights the urgent need for climate action to prevent further ecological disasters.

⚡ Nuclear Power & Utilities:
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is pushing to bring nuclear power back to Italy. This move aims to enhance energy security and transition to cleaner energy sources.

🏅 Renewable Energy at Paris 2024 Olympics:
The upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics promises innovative approaches to sustainability, including renewable energy initiatives to power the event. This represents a significant step towards greener global events.

🤖 Green Tech - AI Legislation:
UK Labour Leader Keir Starmer plans to introduce an AI bill in the King’s Speech. This legislation aims to regulate AI technologies, ensuring they are developed and used responsibly.

Stay informed and share your thoughts in the comments! Follow us for more updates and insights on the latest trends in sustainability and technology.

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