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

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The Chinese government recently announced increased investment in solar, wind, hydro and biomass energy in a bid to decrease its dependency on fossil fuels. To support the objective, IBM has developed a renewable energy forecasting system to help energy grids harness and manage alternative energy sources.

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Mercedes-Benz Cars plants in Germany to be supplied with CO2-neutral energy from 2022

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Thereby, we completely forego coal-based electricity and obtain our electrical energy from only renewable sources. Today, new plants in Europe are already planned with a CO2-neutral energy supply from the start. From 2022, the production of our Mercedes-Benz plants in Germany will operate CO 2 -neutral.

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IEEE Discusses 6 Simple Solutions to Climate Change at COP27

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Some continue to burn coal, for example, because there are no other economically feasible choices for them. “We By better controlling lighting, heating, and cooling, 20 percent of energy could be saved without causing anyone to suffer, he said. Countries that continue to burn coal should do so in high-efficiency power plants, he said.

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The EV Transition Explained: Policy Roadblocks

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economy away from dependence on fossil fuels like petroleum, coal and natural gas to 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2035. Public Utility Commissions (PUCs)] and many state and federal agencies,” states a report by the non-profit group Americans for a Clean Energy Grid. Permitting issues also bedevil wind power projects.

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