Green Energy & a Green Environment

Global leaders reached a historic agreement at COP28 to triple renewable energy by 2030 to keep a 1.5°C pathway within reach – but the world will have to overcome five key challenges to turn words into action. As the annual climate summit comes to a close in Dubai, much of the focus has centred on language around the phasing out of fossil fuels. Near unanimous condemnation of the first draft of the agreement has made way for a split verdict on the final text released today (Wednesday). Where there is certainly widespread celebration however is the summit agreement – dubbed “the UAE Consensus” – calling on countries to triple their renewable energy capacity globally by the end of the decade. That followed representatives of at least 130 countries having separately pledged to hit that same target. That will mean increasing installed renewables from 3.4TW of capacity globally at the end of last year to 11TW by 2030. “Tripling renewable capacity worldwide is the si...

  Ørsted, headquartered in Denmark, is a global leader in offshore wind energy and a major player in renewable energy development. The company has implemented various strategies to drive its success in the green energy sector. As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, here are five key strategies that Ørsted has pursued: Offshore Wind Leadership: Ørsted has strategically positioned itself as a leader in offshore wind energy. The company has invested heavily in the development, construction, and operation of offshore wind farms. They have a strong focus on technological innovation, constantly working to improve the efficiency and performance of offshore wind turbines and related infrastructure. Transition from Fossil Fuels to Renewable Energy: Ørsted underwent a significant transformation by divesting its oil and gas assets and redirecting its focus entirely towards renewable energy. This strategic shift demonstrates a commitment to sustainability and reducing dependence on fo...

Here are ten European green energy companies that were recognized for their contributions to the renewable energy sector: Ørsted (Denmark): Formerly DONG Energy, Ørsted is a global leader in offshore wind energy and a major player in renewable energy development. Vestas (Denmark): Vestas is one of the world's largest manufacturers of wind turbines, contributing significantly to the wind energy sector. Enel Green Power (Italy): Enel Green Power, a subsidiary of Enel Group, is a major renewable energy player with a focus on wind, solar, geothermal, and hydropower. Iberdrola (Spain): Iberdrola is a leading utility company with a strong commitment to renewable energy, particularly in wind and solar power. EDF Renewables (France): A subsidiary of Électricité de France (EDF), EDF Renewables is involved in various renewable energy projects, including wind and solar. Statkraft (Norway): Statkraft is Europe's largest generator of renewable energy and operates in hydropower, wind p...

Governments launched new initiatives on Saturday to bolster clean energy and to wean themselves off fossil fuels at the U.N. climate summit in Dubai, where countries are grappling with how to halt the non-stop rise in planet-warming emissions. In one of the most widely supported initiatives, 118 governments pledged to triple the world's renewable energy capacity by 2030 at the U.N.'s COP28 climate summit on Saturday, as a route to cut the share of fossil fuels in the world's energy production.    https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/over-110-countries-set-join-cop28-deal-triple-renewable-energy-2023-12-02/  

Spanish renewable energy giant Iberdrola (IBE.MC) said on Monday it would invest nearly 14 billion euros ($15 billion) in Britain through 2028 in grids and renewable projects. The plan is in line with the company's broader investment strategy, which has seen a growing focus on networks, whose returns tend to be predictable, and a more selective approach to renewable projects, favouring those yielding higher returns.  https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-use-chatgpt-to-plan-a-vacation/  

https://indiancattle.com/azolla-feeding-to-cattle/ Dr. Abdul Samad At times we scientists and extension workers get carried away and do not analyze the utility of farm technologies in a pragmatic way. This problem accentuates when the campaign becomes blind activism and implemented to achieve performance targets. In such situations we fail to consider the appropriateness of the technologies, cost, ease, are forgotten. A recent boom to spread Azolla Feeding to Cattle is an example of a discussion in this blog. There are claims that Azolla can be an alternate to fodder feeding. Second, its feeding will result in less concentrate intake hence less feeding cost. We will examine these claims using evidence in the published literature. Azolla Feeding to Cattle is an old and Abandoned Technology First, Azolla is not a new technology, It was adopted in the 1990s. Countries such as China, Japan, Philippines adopted Azolla as an intercrop with rice but abandoned rapidly. It...

 https://www.trees.com/gardening-and-landscaping/advantages-disadvantages-of-hydroponics by Amanda Brahlek | Professional Gardener – last update on January 16, 2023 Over the last decade, people’s interest in how their food is produced has increased greatly. More consumers want “safe” food that’s been produced with sustainable, mindful growing practices and is free from pesticide residues. As a result, more consumers are choosing to grow their own food and many are exploring hydroponics for doing so. If you’re thinking of embarking on a hydroponics project, you’ll first need to learn the fundamental concepts of growing plants hydroponically. On this page, you’ll discover the basics of hydroponics as well as the advantages and disadvantages of using a hydroponics system. What Is Hydroponics? Hydroponics is a method of growing plants indoors without using any soil. Instead of pulling mineral nutrients needed for growth from the ground, plants get all of their ...