Nov 20, 2024
UK and Brazil Launch Global Clean Power Alliance to Triple Renewable Energy Capacity by 2030
At the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro on November 20, 2024, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced the formation of the Global Clean Power Alliance (GCPA).
At the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro on November 20, 2024, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced the formation of the Global Clean Power Alliance (GCPA). This initiative aims to significantly reduce global carbon emissions by tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030. The GCPA seeks to mobilize substantial investments in renewable energy projects worldwide, with the UK and Brazil leading by example in decarbonizing electricity and facilitating private capital for developing nations. The alliance addresses the urgent need to limit global temperature increases to 1.5 degrees Celsius, acknowledging that current commitments are insufficient. By providing necessary financing and technical assistance, the GCPA aims to accelerate renewable energy development and enhance energy efficiency globally. Read more.
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Airline industry struggles to scale sustainable aviation fuel as flagship refinery shuts down and most projects stall.
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