Tag: renewable energy
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Millions Discarded in Landfill Each Year: Solar Panel Waste
Understanding the Scale of Solar Panel Waste As the world accelerates its shift to renewable energy, a less-visible challenge is emerging: millions of solar panels and other rooftop renewable energy components are ending up in landfills every year. While solar energy helps combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the end-of-life phase for solar…
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From Wine to Wind Farms: How Hokkaido’s Climate Adaptation is Shaping a New Beverage and Energy Landscape
Introduction: A region redefining climate resilience When people think of Hokkaido, images of powder snow, fresh milk, and smoky whisky often come to mind. Yet the northern island is quietly rewriting expectations by embracing climate adaptation across two very different sectors: viticulture and renewable energy. As temperatures rise and weather patterns shift, Hokkaido’s wine scene…
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From vineyards to turbines: Hokkaido’s climate adaptation journey
H2: A northern island’s evolving climate strategy Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost prefecture, is famed for snow-covered winters, robust dairy, and refined whiskies. Yet in recent years, its climate story has expanded to include a surprising set of adaptations: wine alongside wind farms, forests that store carbon, and farms that rethink planting schedules to cope with hotter…
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Hokkaido’s Climate Adaptation: Wine and Wind Farms
Introduction: A region evolving with the climate When people think of Hokkaido, they often picture whisky, fresh milk, and snowy landscapes. Yet the northernmost prefecture is quietly expanding its repertoire to include wine and renewable energy. As climate trends shift, farmers, vintners, and energy developers are collaborating to turn potential vulnerabilities into new strengths. The…
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EverGen and FortisBC Extend Biomethane Partnership with 20-Year Offtake Agreement
Long-Term Biomethane Supply Secured EverGen Infrastructure Corp. has announced a significant expansion of its partnership with FortisBC Energy Inc. by entering into a 20-year biomethane purchase agreement. The new contract, which is now in effect, extends a long-standing collaboration and reinforces FortisBC’s commitment to diversifying its renewable gas supply. For EverGen, the agreement provides predictable…
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Big Industry Eyes Exit from NB Power Grid to Go Renewable
Overview Several large industrial players in New Brunswick are pushing to exit the provincial electric grid operated by NB Power and instead generate their own renewable electricity. The move, framed by proponents as a path to greater energy autonomy and decarbonization, has drawn a sharp response from the utility and raised questions about how such…
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Big industry seeks exit from N.B. Power grid sparks debate over self-generated renewables
Overview: A push for independence from the NB Power grid Several of New Brunswick’s largest industrial players are publicly advocating for an exit from the provincial utility’s power grid. The proposal envisions these companies generating their own renewable electricity, either on-site or through independent projects, rather than buying power from NB Power. Proponents argue the…
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Human activity pushed 2025 to become the third-hottest year on record, scientists say
2025 joins a troubling temperature trend According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), 2025 marked the third-hottest year on record, extending a troubling three-year streak of exceptionally high global temperatures. The period has underscored how human activities—particularly fossil fuel combustion—are shaping the planet’s climate system in lasting ways. While natural variability plays a role, scientists…
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Somalia Bets on Solar and Wind to Power Its Growing Future
Introduction: A Renewable Pivot for a Fast-Growing Demand As Somalia’s population continues to grow and the urban demand for electricity rises, the nation is turning to renewable energy sources—primarily solar and wind—to fill a yawning gap in access to reliable power. After decades of conflict and limited grid coverage, Somalia faces a stark energy challenge:…
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Somalia Bets on Solar and Wind as Power Demand Grows
Headline: A Step Toward Energy Independence Somalia is turning to renewable energy to meet a rapidly growing demand for electricity, driven by population growth, urbanization, and renewed economic activity. After years of conflict and infrastructure challenges, the country is prioritizing solar and wind projects to expand access, reduce fuel imports, and improve resilience. This shift…