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Azerbaijan Plans Caspian-Black Sea Energy Corridor

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Azerbaijan next week will garner much of the attention of the climate tech world, and not just because it will host COP29 , the United Nation’s giant annual climate change conference. For Azerbaijan, most of the electricity would be generated by wind and solar farms funded by foreign investment. billion (US $3.8

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Can a New Power Link Boost the EU’s Energy Independence?

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Last November , w hen Azerbaijan hosted COP29 , the United Nations annual climate summit , i t was a sort of coming-out party for the country. But i n a side room away from media attention, a different climate discussion concluded more auspiciously. Azerbaijan built its economy on its abundant fossil fuels.

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COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100% zero emission cars and vans

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We will work together to overcome strategic, political, and technical barriers, accelerate the production of zero emission vehicles and increase economies of scale, to make the transition faster, lower cost, and easier for everyone.

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Showcasing IEEE’s Role in Combating Climate Change

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IEEE continues to raise its visibility as a trusted voice on mitigating the effects of climate change. Climate Change Conference (COP29). Representatives from more than 200 countries attended the November event, held in Baku, Azerbaijan. The latest research and upcoming conferences are in the IEEE Technology Center for Climate.

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IEEE Young Professionals Talked Sustainability Tech at Climate Week NYC

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The IEEE Young Professionals Climate and Sustainability Task Force focuses on empowering emerging leaders to contribute to sustainable technology and climate action, fostering engagement and leading initiatives that address climate changerelated challenges and potential solutions. Summit of the Future.

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EIA Estimates 2.1% Growth in Fossil Fuel CO2 Emissions in US in 2010; Still Below 1999-2008 Levels

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This growth is the result of an expected recovery in the global economy, with world gross domestic product (GDP, on an oil-weighted basis) assumed to rise by more than 3 percent per year. The largest source of growth in 2010 is the United States, followed by Brazil, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan. US crude oil production averaged 5.32

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The UK steps up with an 81% emissions cut by 2035 target at COP29 following Trump win

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Photo: Dogger Bank Following Donald Trump’s US election win, the UK has stepped into a leadership role at COP29, and it’s just announced a more ambitious climate goal. Climate finance is the major focus of this year’s talks, and the prime minister also said the UK would fulfill a pledge made by the Conservatives of £11.6