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IEA: nuclear power can play a major role in transition to low emissions energy systems; Russia, China leading on new reactor starts

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In countries that choose to continue or increase their use of nuclear power, it can reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels, cut carbon dioxide emissions and enable electricity systems to integrate higher shares of solar and wind power. However, a new era for nuclear power is by no means guaranteed.

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Climate impact of lithium-ion batteries & how to measure it 

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Climate impact of lithium-ion batteries & how to measure it . Most importantly at present, it is playing an important role in electrifying vehicles including cars, buses, trucks and ferries and in electric bikes , scooters and autonomous robots. Read further to know more about the climate impact of lithium-ion batteries. .

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UP Catalyst offering carbon-negative graphite for European battery supply chain

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The valuable mineral for electric vehicle (EV) batteries is now considered a critical raw material. Samsung SDI, LG Chem, and Panasonic—the three largest manufacturers of lithium-ion batteries—are all looking for sustainable alternatives thus putting a strain on Chinese imported graphite. kg CO 2 eq/kg and 13.8

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Global Wind Power Capacity Grew 28.8% in 2008; 120.8 GW Total

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Global wind energy capacity grew by 28.8% GW at the end of 2008, according to the Global Wind Energy Council. More than 27 GW of new wind power generation capacity came online in 2008, 36% more than in 2007. New US wind energy installations totalled 8,358 MW for a total installed capacity of 25,170 MW. billion (US$46.8

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US and China jointly announce GHG reduction targets; US to cut net GHG 26-28% by 2025, China to peak CO2 by ~2030

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At the same time, President Xi Jinping of China announced targets to peak that country’s CO 2 emissions around 2030, with the intention to try to peak early, and to increase the non-fossil fuel share of all energy to around 20% by 2030. Together, the US and China account for more than one third of global greenhouse gas emissions.

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IBM Research launches 10y project to support China in transforming national energy systems; “Green Horizon”

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The collaboration will leverage IBM technologies such as cognitive computing, optical sensors and the internet of things all based on a Big Data and analytics platform and drawing on IBM’s deep experience in weather prediction and climate modeling. The system has already been rolled out to 30 wind, solar and hydro power sources.

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China Will Attempt First Carbon-Neutral Winter Olympics

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About 160 kilometers northwest of Beijing, the city of Zhangjiakou with its rugged terrain boasts some of the richest wind and solar resources in China. Renewables account for nearly half of the city’s electricity output with less than a third of its full solar and wind potential of 70 gigawatts installed so far.

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