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GWEC, Greenpeace and REN21 announce winner of “REvolutionaries” clean energy award in Africa

The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), joined by Greenpeace and REN21, has announced the winner of the first edition of the “Revolutionaries: The Steve Sawyer Memorial Award,” which honours late GWEC CEO Steve Sawyer’s work scaling up renewable energy around the world.Wangari Muchiri, a renewable energy engineer and planning expert based in Kenya, will receive … Continue reading GWEC, Greenpeace and REN21 announce winner of “REvolutionaries” clean energy award in Africa

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Greenpeace questions Mexico for closing the way to wind energy

The policy of electricity generation of the Government of Mexico goes against the commitments assumed by the State in the Paris Agreement, for the reduction of greenhouse gases, and closes the path to renewable energies favoring the burning of fuel oil, he said a Greenpeace expert. Pablo Ramírez, specialist in energy and climate change at … Continue reading Greenpeace questions Mexico for closing the way to wind energy

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Greenpeace Energy and QUADRA Energy conclude ‘Green PPA’ on high-quality wind energy from existing wind turbines

The eco energy supplier Greenpeace Energy and the direct marketing company QUADRA Energy belonging to ENERCON concluded a ‘Green PPA’ framework agreement. It covers the purchase of high-quality wind energy from wind energy converters that will no longer receive funding under the EEG from 2021 onwards. Within the scope of this cooperation, QUADRA Energy will … Continue reading Greenpeace Energy and QUADRA Energy conclude ‘Green PPA’ on high-quality wind energy from existing wind turbines

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Brazil study shows methods of enabling energy supply based entirely on renewables

On behalf of Greenpeace International, researchers at the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) have analysed what the energy supply in Brazil could be like by 2050 if the accelerated expansion of renewable energies and efficiency measures can be structured in a sustainable manner. The study, conducted within the framework of … Continue reading Brazil study shows methods of enabling energy supply based entirely on renewables

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A renewable energy pathway and biodiversity protection is crucial to poverty alleviation in Africa

New Executive Director Greenpeace International (http://www.Greenpeace.org) Bunny McDiarmid visited the Greenpeace Africa office in Johannesburg to show solidarity and gain further insight into the key issues. The visit was McDiarmid’s first to the continent since taking office in April. Greenpeace Africa is concentrating its efforts on promoting sustainable development with particular emphasis on policies that … Continue reading A renewable energy pathway and biodiversity protection is crucial to poverty alleviation in Africa

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Greenpeace Report Finds 100 Percent Renewable Energy Possible by 2050

Greenpeace released its 2015 Energy [R]evolution report, which finds that a global phase out of fossil fuels and shift towards 100 percent renewable energy is possible by 2050. The analysis, researched in collaboration with the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), shows that the transition to renewables would create jobs and be cost competitive. The necessary investment … Continue reading Greenpeace Report Finds 100 Percent Renewable Energy Possible by 2050

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How the tech industry can help save the climate

A new report released by Greenpeace says that Google, Apple and Facebook are spearheading the efforts to power the Internet with 100 percent renewable energy. The report titled “Clicking Clean: How Companies are Creating the Green Internet” details how these Internet leaders along with a growing number of other tech companies have brought about a … Continue reading How the tech industry can help save the climate

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Greenpeace report points to Google, Facebook efforts to green the Internet

Apple, which was given a low score by the environmental group two years ago, made the most gains in transparency, internal conservation efforts and the use and advocacy of renewable energy, Greenpeace said in a report. Google has been a leader in committing to renewable energy, with procurement deals to purchase wind power from utilities … Continue reading Greenpeace report points to Google, Facebook efforts to green the Internet

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