Trump casts chill over US wind energy sector
Washington (AFP) - Donald Trump has long ranted against wind energy -- claiming turbines are unsightly, dangerous to wildlife and ...
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
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US falling behind on wind power, think tank warns
Paris (AFP) - The United States is falling behind the European Union in the rollout of wind power and risks ...
Solar power surpasses coal in EU for first time
Paris (AFP) - Solar overtook coal in the European Union's electricity production in 2024, with the share of renewables rising ...
Lesotho’s king pitches green energy to Davos elites
Davos (Switzerland) (AFP) - Lesotho's King Letsie III has embarked on an ambitious mission in snowy Davos, where global powerbrokers ...
At VW home base, Germany’s Scholz vows to revive economy
Wolfsburg (Germany) (AFP) - Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday laid out his vision to secure the future of Germany's ailing ...
At VW home base, Germany’s Scholz vows to revive economy
Wolfsburg (Germany) (AFP) - Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday laid out his vision to revitalise Germany's ailing economy at a ...
Oil giant BP cuts thousands of jobs to slash costs
London (AFP) - British energy giant BP on Thursday said it would axe 4,700 staff jobs, or about five percent ...
Tech sector’s energy transition draws attention at Vegas show
Las Vegas (AFP) - With its focus on innovative products and cutting-edge technology, the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has ...
Pace of German emissions cuts slows in 2024: study
Berlin (AFP) - German greenhouse gas emissions fell again last year but at a slower rate, due to lagging green ...
UK, Germany electricity cleanest on record in 2024
London (AFP) - Britain and Germany produced their cleanest electricity on record last year, with renewables reaching record highs, according ...
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