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State of the Planet: Electric Cars Go Mainstream – Renewables Surge – Paris Signing On Track – Millennials Want Action
Things are moving quickly as our planet makes the transition to a new, clean economy. You want to stay in the loop – but you’re busy, that’s why we keep an eye on the headlines for you! Welcome to the 8 April 2016 edition of the Daily Planet’s weekly State Of The Planet. Don’t hesitate...
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State of the Planet: The EU is Back – Air Quality Success – Pigeon Air Patrol – Thin Ice
Things are moving quickly as our planet makes the transition to a new, clean economy. You want to stay in the loop – but you’re busy, that’s why we keep an eye on the headlines for you! Welcome to the 18 March 2016 edition of the Daily Planet’s weekly State Of The Planet. Don’t hesitate...
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This week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories – 21 June
How can ammonia fertiliser be used to store green energy? Will food waste take over the fashion industry? And despite new EU targets on renewables, energy efficiency and emissions, how well are individual countries performing? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. Batteries boom enables world to get half of...
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This week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories — 3 May
What is the EU doing to circularise resources and redefine the notion of waste? Can the building industry break its concrete addiction? And, could the EU propose a 25% ‘climate quota’ in its new long-term budget. This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. Raise a toast! New beers made from...
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This week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories — 5 April
What innovation is being used to locate raw materials for wind turbines and solar panels? What ‘smart’ technology could save Europe €2.1 billion a year? And, which city is looking to plant nine million wildflowers? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. France to push for EU carbon price floor...
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Madrid plans to lead cities by example—into a sustainable future
Reinventing Cities is a global competition for innovative carbon-free and resilient urban projects organised by C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, a EIT Climate-KIC partner. Here, we interview Silvia Villacañas Beades, General Director of Urban Regeneration Strategy, who’s working with C40 to transform the city of Madrid. What’s the problem you’re trying to solve with Reinventing...
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This week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories — 8 February
How is Europe leading the way on clean energy? How are scientists speed-breeding plants? And, how might blockchain be used in the service of renewable energy? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. Green bonds may have a ‘halo effect’ on financial markets The global green bonds market is on...
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This week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories — 18 January
Which country has just set a world record for using wind power? Which major fast food chain plans to go green by 2025? And, what’s needed to clean up the fashion industry? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. French startup launches hydrogen-powered bicycles A French startup has become the...
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This week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories — 11 January
Which country will be home to the first vertical forest for low-income housing? Why is voluntary climate risk disclosure going mainstream? And, how can we lower maritime emissions? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. The world’s first vertical forest for low-income housing is coming to the Netherlands Stefano Boeri...
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This week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories — 26 October
Which technologies are driving the circular economy? Which country just announced it will phase out coal by 2025? And, how might homes the width of parking lots address urban density challenges? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. Swedish startup tilts into power with wooden windmills A Swedish startup says...
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