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National Bank commits $20B to renewable energy despite U.S. pullback
National Bank NA-T aims for $20 billion in renewable energy lending commitments by 2030, exceeding other Canadian banks and defying U.S. policy shifts, representing nearly $10 billion in new lending and reflecting a tripling of its renewable funding since 2019.
National Bank commits $20B to renewable energy despite U.S. pullback
National Bank NA-T aims for $20 billion in renewable energy lending commitments by 2030, exceeding other Canadian banks and defying U.S. policy shifts, representing nearly $10 billion in new lending and reflecting a tripling of its renewable funding since 2019.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Grid Operator Stedin Faces Capacity Crisis Amid Green Energy Transition
To avoid power outages in 2024, Dutch grid operator Stedin used reserve capacity, highlighting critical grid strain impacting businesses and households due to insufficient infrastructure to support the transition to green energy; the company invested €1.096 billion but still faces local bottlenecks,...
Dutch Grid Operator Stedin Faces Capacity Crisis Amid Green Energy Transition
To avoid power outages in 2024, Dutch grid operator Stedin used reserve capacity, highlighting critical grid strain impacting businesses and households due to insufficient infrastructure to support the transition to green energy; the company invested €1.096 billion but still faces local bottlenecks,...
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40% Bias Score
Italy's Electric Vehicle Charging Network Expands, Surpassing Other European Nations
Italy's public electric vehicle charging points reached 64,391 in 2024, exceeding France, Germany, and the UK in infrastructure density despite slower electric vehicle sales; 94% of the country has at least one charging point within 10km, although regional disparities exist, particularly in the Sout...
Italy's Electric Vehicle Charging Network Expands, Surpassing Other European Nations
Italy's public electric vehicle charging points reached 64,391 in 2024, exceeding France, Germany, and the UK in infrastructure density despite slower electric vehicle sales; 94% of the country has at least one charging point within 10km, although regional disparities exist, particularly in the Sout...
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44% Bias Score
EU criticizes China's coal expansion despite renewable energy growth
The EU ambassador to China criticized China's approval of 66.7GW of new coal-fired power capacity in 2024, a move that contradicts its green ambitions, while China's renewable energy capacity saw record growth in 2024, with solar up 45% and wind up 18%.
EU criticizes China's coal expansion despite renewable energy growth
The EU ambassador to China criticized China's approval of 66.7GW of new coal-fired power capacity in 2024, a move that contradicts its green ambitions, while China's renewable energy capacity saw record growth in 2024, with solar up 45% and wind up 18%.
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40% Bias Score
Netherlands Explores Small Modular Reactors as Alternative Energy Source
The Netherlands is exploring small modular reactors (SMRs) as an alternative energy source; a recent informational meeting in Hoogeveen attracted 140 people, demonstrating significant public interest; several provinces are researching feasibility and potential locations.
Netherlands Explores Small Modular Reactors as Alternative Energy Source
The Netherlands is exploring small modular reactors (SMRs) as an alternative energy source; a recent informational meeting in Hoogeveen attracted 140 people, demonstrating significant public interest; several provinces are researching feasibility and potential locations.
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36% Bias Score
Statkraft's Major Investment in Spain's Renewable Energy Sector
Statkraft, Europe's largest renewable energy producer, is significantly investing in Spain's solar and wind energy sectors, aiming for a top-10 position by 2030, after scaling back on hydrogen and niche markets to focus on stable revenue streams.
Statkraft's Major Investment in Spain's Renewable Energy Sector
Statkraft, Europe's largest renewable energy producer, is significantly investing in Spain's solar and wind energy sectors, aiming for a top-10 position by 2030, after scaling back on hydrogen and niche markets to focus on stable revenue streams.
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40% Bias Score
China's 'Two Sessions' to Focus on Ecological Development Amidst Global Competition
During China's 'Two Sessions', ecological development, including building renovations and photovoltaic innovation, will be central themes; Zhong Baoshen emphasized independent innovation to counter unfair competition from the West, while Dai Hegen highlighted the importance of green building renovat...
China's 'Two Sessions' to Focus on Ecological Development Amidst Global Competition
During China's 'Two Sessions', ecological development, including building renovations and photovoltaic innovation, will be central themes; Zhong Baoshen emphasized independent innovation to counter unfair competition from the West, while Dai Hegen highlighted the importance of green building renovat...
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44% Bias Score
Canberra's 100% Renewable Energy Success Story
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT), home to Canberra, achieved 100% renewable electricity by 2020, becoming the first city outside Europe with a population above 100,000 to do so, due to significant investments in renewable energy projects despite national policies favoring fossil fuels.
Canberra's 100% Renewable Energy Success Story
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT), home to Canberra, achieved 100% renewable electricity by 2020, becoming the first city outside Europe with a population above 100,000 to do so, due to significant investments in renewable energy projects despite national policies favoring fossil fuels.
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40% Bias Score
UK to End North Sea Oil Windfall Tax, Ban New Drilling Licenses
The UK government announced plans to end the windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas from 2030, replacing it with a price-linked system, and to ban new drilling licenses, aiming for a transition to clean energy by 2050, prompting mixed reactions from unions and environmental groups.
UK to End North Sea Oil Windfall Tax, Ban New Drilling Licenses
The UK government announced plans to end the windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas from 2030, replacing it with a price-linked system, and to ban new drilling licenses, aiming for a transition to clean energy by 2050, prompting mixed reactions from unions and environmental groups.
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44% Bias Score
UK's £22bn Carbon Capture Plan Faces Criticism Over Cost and Effectiveness
The UK government's £22 billion carbon capture and storage plan faces criticism for its high cost, potential ineffectiveness, and failure to address upstream emissions, prompting calls to invest in proven alternatives like renewables.
UK's £22bn Carbon Capture Plan Faces Criticism Over Cost and Effectiveness
The UK government's £22 billion carbon capture and storage plan faces criticism for its high cost, potential ineffectiveness, and failure to address upstream emissions, prompting calls to invest in proven alternatives like renewables.
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56% Bias Score
Italian Cleantech Investment: Record Deals Despite Scaling Challenges
Cleantech for Italy, supported by Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy, aims to make clean technologies central to Italy's industrial strategy, driving competitiveness, energy security, and socioeconomic development; despite €230.8 million invested in 2024, scaling up is hindered by limited access to ble...
Italian Cleantech Investment: Record Deals Despite Scaling Challenges
Cleantech for Italy, supported by Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy, aims to make clean technologies central to Italy's industrial strategy, driving competitiveness, energy security, and socioeconomic development; despite €230.8 million invested in 2024, scaling up is hindered by limited access to ble...
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44% Bias Score
Germany Explores River Heat for Energy
Germany is exploring river water heat pumps for heating; Mannheim uses the Rhine to heat 3,500 homes (3-5% of city's heat needs), while larger projects are planned in Cologne and Jena, but high costs and the need for subsidies hinder wider adoption.
Germany Explores River Heat for Energy
Germany is exploring river water heat pumps for heating; Mannheim uses the Rhine to heat 3,500 homes (3-5% of city's heat needs), while larger projects are planned in Cologne and Jena, but high costs and the need for subsidies hinder wider adoption.
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36% Bias Score
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