Jammu : The replacement of fossil fuel with renewable energy not only needs perpetual investment but also change in the investment decisions, US-based expert Prof John H Perkins said on Friday. He was speaking at the Prof David Pimentel Memorial Lecture during the ongoing three-day Indian Ecology International Conference on “sustainable agricultural innovations for resilient […]
US lauds His Majesty’s of Oman target to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 – EQ Mag Pro
Muscat: His Excellency John Kerry, Representative of the US President for Climate Affairs, lauds Royal attention of HM the Sultan to improve environment performance and alleviate climate change impacts, as he approved the year 2050 the date for achieving zero carbon neutrality. On October 11, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik presided over a meeting […]
Despite turbulence in energy markets, India, U.S. determined to transition to clean energy: Hardeep Singh Puri – EQ Mag Pro
Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said that there is a huge potential of India-U.S. collaboration in the energy sector The resolve of India and the U.S. to transition to “green, clean and sustainable energy” would not be diminished by the turbulence in energy markets, India’s Petroleum and Natural Gas minister […]
India, US announce launch of new energy storage task force to support clean energy transition – EQ Mag Pro
Washington India and the United States on Friday announced the launch of a new energy task force to support large-scale integration of renewable energy needed to support the clean energy transition. The announcement of the initiative, which will further strengthen the India-US partnership in the critical energy sector to an altogether new level, came following […]
More than 50% of new cars in the US to be electric by 2030 – EQ Mag Pro
Electric vehicles will account for more than half of all new cars sold in the U.S. by 2030, experts predict. Though President Joe Biden has yet to make any moves to force states to outlaw the sale of combustion vehicles, analysts say incentives such as the new tax credits for EV buyers will help the […]
The American EV boom is about to begin. Does the US have the power to charge it? – EQ Mag Pro
States have plans to ban gas-powered cars and the White House wants chargers along highways, but implementation is a challenge Speaking in front of a line of the latest electric vehicles (EVs) at this month’s North American International Auto Show, President Joe Biden declared: “The great American road trip is going to be fully electrified.” […]
Health, Economic and Community Benefits of Zero-Carbon Buildings – EQ Mag Pro
Two new U.S. laws — the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act — make this a ripe moment to transform buildings in the United States into more modern homes, apartments, offices and civic spaces that will emit fewer greenhouse gases. At the same time, they will improve public health […]
Charging your EV at night is about to become more expensive – EQ Mag Pro
One of the perks of electric vehicle ownership is charging your car overnight while parked in your driveway at home. Electricity demand is usually low, so rates are fairly cheap, making it both convenient and affordable for many people. But that’s about to change as more people buy EVs and the demand for overnight charging […]
US Solar Panel Producer Plans to Accelerate Production Capacity Expansion in Ohio to 2.8 GW By 2027 – EQ Mag Pro
Toledo Solar has announced plans to expand its overall solar panel manufacturing capacity in Ohio to 2.8 GW by 2027 It cites growing demand for solar and the US government confirming financial incentives for domestic production of panels under IRA as the reasons for this development The company was formed in 2020 with an annual […]
Accelerating the transition to net-zero travel – EQ Mag Pro
Despite the best intentions, many travel companies are struggling to reduce their emissions fast enough. A report by McKinsey and Skift provides four practical recommendations. The worsening effects of climate change have made decarbonization a top priority for many industries, including global travel and tourism, which accounts for between 8 and 11 percent of the […]