EU's Renewable Energy Hits Record High, Surpassing Fossil Fuels
A new report reveals that 47% of the European Union's electricity now comes from renewable sources like solar and wind, exceeding coal and gas combined, driven by the European Green Deal and the war in Ukraine, contrasting sharply with the U.S.'s fossil fuel focus.
EU's Renewable Energy Hits Record High, Surpassing Fossil Fuels
A new report reveals that 47% of the European Union's electricity now comes from renewable sources like solar and wind, exceeding coal and gas combined, driven by the European Green Deal and the war in Ukraine, contrasting sharply with the U.S.'s fossil fuel focus.
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44% Bias Score
EU Electricity Generation: 75% Greenhouse Gas-Free in 2024
In 2024, the European Union generated nearly 75% of its electricity from sources without greenhouse gas emissions, with renewable sources like solar (up 22% from 2023) and wind providing over 47%, while nuclear energy contributed nearly 24%, and coal use dropped to under 10%, its lowest level in 40 ...
EU Electricity Generation: 75% Greenhouse Gas-Free in 2024
In 2024, the European Union generated nearly 75% of its electricity from sources without greenhouse gas emissions, with renewable sources like solar (up 22% from 2023) and wind providing over 47%, while nuclear energy contributed nearly 24%, and coal use dropped to under 10%, its lowest level in 40 ...
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32% Bias Score
EU Electricity Generation: 75% Emission-Free in 2023
In 2023, the European Union generated nearly 75% of its electricity from non-greenhouse gas emitting sources; renewable energy made up 47%, with solar increasing by 22% compared to 2022, while fossil fuels dropped to a 40-year low of 29%.
EU Electricity Generation: 75% Emission-Free in 2023
In 2023, the European Union generated nearly 75% of its electricity from non-greenhouse gas emitting sources; renewable energy made up 47%, with solar increasing by 22% compared to 2022, while fossil fuels dropped to a 40-year low of 29%.
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32% Bias Score
Germany's Power Grid Expansion: Public vs. Private Funding
Germany plans a 14,000-kilometer power grid expansion, primarily to transport wind energy; funding it through increased network fees would double them to 7.5 cents/kWh; a state-backed model is proposed as a more cost-effective alternative.
Germany's Power Grid Expansion: Public vs. Private Funding
Germany plans a 14,000-kilometer power grid expansion, primarily to transport wind energy; funding it through increased network fees would double them to 7.5 cents/kWh; a state-backed model is proposed as a more cost-effective alternative.
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56% Bias Score
Neo Performance Materials Poised for Growth Amidst Geopolitical Shifts
Neo Performance Materials (NEO-T), a Canadian rare earth metals processor, is expanding its operations in Estonia and rationalizing its Chinese facilities to capitalize on the global shift towards renewable energy and electric vehicles, while mitigating geopolitical risks; the company's strong balan...
Neo Performance Materials Poised for Growth Amidst Geopolitical Shifts
Neo Performance Materials (NEO-T), a Canadian rare earth metals processor, is expanding its operations in Estonia and rationalizing its Chinese facilities to capitalize on the global shift towards renewable energy and electric vehicles, while mitigating geopolitical risks; the company's strong balan...
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48% Bias Score
Gold Soars 27.2% in 2024 as Safe Haven Demand Surges
Gold's 27.2% surge in 2024, its best performance in over a decade, contrasted sharply with declines in industrial and agricultural commodities; this was fueled by central bank purchases, inflation, and a weak manufacturing sector.
Gold Soars 27.2% in 2024 as Safe Haven Demand Surges
Gold's 27.2% surge in 2024, its best performance in over a decade, contrasted sharply with declines in industrial and agricultural commodities; this was fueled by central bank purchases, inflation, and a weak manufacturing sector.
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40% Bias Score
EU Electricity Generation: 73% Greenhouse Gas-Free in 2023
In 2023, the European Union generated 73% of its electricity from sources without greenhouse gas emissions, with renewable energy (47%) and nuclear power (24%) leading the way. This marks a significant decrease in fossil fuel reliance compared to 2007.
EU Electricity Generation: 73% Greenhouse Gas-Free in 2023
In 2023, the European Union generated 73% of its electricity from sources without greenhouse gas emissions, with renewable energy (47%) and nuclear power (24%) leading the way. This marks a significant decrease in fossil fuel reliance compared to 2007.
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32% Bias Score
Dutch Court Ruling Hinders Energy Transition Amid Nitrogen Concerns
A Dutch court ruled that the government is insufficiently addressing nitrogen emissions, hindering the nation's energy transition by creating conflicts between renewable energy projects and stricter nitrogen limits, potentially delaying the achievement of climate goals.
Dutch Court Ruling Hinders Energy Transition Amid Nitrogen Concerns
A Dutch court ruled that the government is insufficiently addressing nitrogen emissions, hindering the nation's energy transition by creating conflicts between renewable energy projects and stricter nitrogen limits, potentially delaying the achievement of climate goals.
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52% Bias Score
China's Renewable Energy Capacity Surges in 2024
In 2024, China's installed wind and solar power capacity surpassed 1.4 billion kilowatts, a 14.6 percent year-on-year growth in total power generation capacity (reaching 3.35 billion kilowatts), driven by significant investments and government policies focused on renewable energy expansion to meet r...
China's Renewable Energy Capacity Surges in 2024
In 2024, China's installed wind and solar power capacity surpassed 1.4 billion kilowatts, a 14.6 percent year-on-year growth in total power generation capacity (reaching 3.35 billion kilowatts), driven by significant investments and government policies focused on renewable energy expansion to meet r...
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52% Bias Score
China's Renewable Energy Capacity Surges to 1.4 Billion Kilowatts in 2024
China's installed wind and solar power capacity surpassed 1.4 billion kilowatts in 2024, a 14.6% rise in total power generation capacity, driven by government investment and policies to meet rising energy demand and reduce carbon emissions.
China's Renewable Energy Capacity Surges to 1.4 Billion Kilowatts in 2024
China's installed wind and solar power capacity surpassed 1.4 billion kilowatts in 2024, a 14.6% rise in total power generation capacity, driven by government investment and policies to meet rising energy demand and reduce carbon emissions.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Renewed Paris Agreement Withdrawal Creates Leadership Vacuum
President Trump signed an executive order on Monday to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement for a second time, declaring a "national energy emergency" to increase fossil fuel production and reverse Biden-era environmental regulations, creating a leadership vacuum in global climate effo...
Trump's Renewed Paris Agreement Withdrawal Creates Leadership Vacuum
President Trump signed an executive order on Monday to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement for a second time, declaring a "national energy emergency" to increase fossil fuel production and reverse Biden-era environmental regulations, creating a leadership vacuum in global climate effo...
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40% Bias Score
German Company Successfully Tests Hydrogen Storage in Repurposed Caverns
Storag Etzel in Wittmund, Germany, started testing hydrogen storage in repurposed underground caverns around the turn of the year, aiming to store 90 tons of CO2-neutral hydrogen by summer 2024 via truck deliveries due to the absence of a hydrogen pipeline.
German Company Successfully Tests Hydrogen Storage in Repurposed Caverns
Storag Etzel in Wittmund, Germany, started testing hydrogen storage in repurposed underground caverns around the turn of the year, aiming to store 90 tons of CO2-neutral hydrogen by summer 2024 via truck deliveries due to the absence of a hydrogen pipeline.
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32% Bias Score