Green Deal

Climate Solutions Prize: More than $1.3 million awarded to Israeli Climate tech startups

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- $1.3 million dollars were awarded to Israeli climate tech startups today as part of the startup track of the Climate Solutions Prize (CSP), an initiative that incentivizes climate innovation to address the global climate crisis. The startup track was led by Startup Nation Central together with Climate Solutions Prize Organization.

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  • TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- $1.3 million dollars were awarded to Israeli climate tech startups today as part of the startup track of the Climate Solutions Prize (CSP), an initiative that incentivizes climate innovation to address the global climate crisis.
  • It aims to be a catalyst for climate tech innovation in both breakthrough research and the startup ecosystem.
  • The 2023 Israeli Climate Tech Landscape Map details leading companies with solutions addressing the climate crisis.
  • The Breakthrough Research Prize track was awarded in January to three Israeli research teams to propel their work on promising solutions to the climate crisis.

EQS-News:  Renewables, for the first time in 2023 'clean' sources produced two thirds of electricity in the EU. 

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Renewables, for the first time in 2023 'clean' sources produced two thirds of electricity in the EU.

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  • Renewables, for the first time in 2023 'clean' sources produced two thirds of electricity in the EU.
  • Renewables, for the first time in 2023 "clean" sources produced two thirds of electricity in the EU.
  • The proprietary technology of Energy S.p.A.'s storage systems it is already suitable for a wide range of renewables, including wind.
  • Sant'Angelo di Piove di Sacco (Padua), February 13, 2024 – Less coal and gas, foot on the accelerator of renewables.

LG'S 'HACK FOR HEAT' FINALE POINTS TO EXCITING, SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR HVAC

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Friday, January 26, 2024

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) announces that the grand finale of its first-ever heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)-themed student hackathon, Hack for Heat, will take place on January 26 at the LG office in Courbevoie, France. The groundbreaking event will see talented youth from across Europe competing in teams to help redefine the future of HVAC and create a better tomorrow for all.

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  • The groundbreaking event will see talented youth from across Europe competing in teams to help redefine the future of HVAC and create a better tomorrow for all.
  • LG is a company that understands the importance of transitioning to low-carbon heating systems and is fully committed to supporting the EU's Green Deal.
  • In line with this commitment, LG offers efficient and sustainable HVAC solutions.
  • HACK HEAT FOR USERS: Crafting engaging educational content to connect with consumers and spread awareness about LG's commitment to sustainable development solutions.

Nokia plans €360 million investment in microelectronics and communications technology in Germany

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Funding will see development of cutting-edge energy-efficient software, hardware and microelectronics for future communications technologies

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  • Funding will see development of cutting-edge energy-efficient software, hardware and microelectronics for future communications technologies
    Espoo, Finland – Nokia plans to invest €360 million in software, hardware and chip design at its Ulm and Nuremberg sites, the company announced today.
  • The project will focus on the integrated development of software, hardware and high-performance systems-on-chips based on a digital twin.
  • These will be used in radio and optical products in future mobile communications systems based on the 5G-Advanced and 6G standards.
  • Germany is an important market for Nokia, and we look forward to working with the government to produce cutting-edge technology that is ‘Made in Germany’.”

Press release - Belgium’s Council Presidency: MEPs debate with Prime Minister De Croo

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Belgium’s Council Presidency: MEPs debate with Prime Minister De Croo

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  • Belgium’s Council Presidency: MEPs debate with Prime Minister De Croo
    On Tuesday, MEPs discussed the programme of Belgium’s six-month Council Presidency, which started on 1 January, with Prime Minister Alexander De Croo.
  • Mr De Croo urged MEPs to maintain solidarity with Ukraine and continued military support, highlighting the existential nature of the cause for Europeans.
  • Alexander De Croo also called for European capital markets to be opened up to boost innovation, and for an Industrial Deal alongside the Green Deal.
  • On migration, Prime Minister de Croo said that upholding a more coordinated and integrated foreign policy approach is part of the solution.

EQS-News: Science Based Target initiative confirms Amprion's CO2 reduction targets

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Saturday, January 13, 2024

The CO2 reduction targets of the transmission system operator Amprion are in line with the Paris Climate Agreement.

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  • The CO2 reduction targets of the transmission system operator Amprion are in line with the Paris Climate Agreement.
  • This is the result of the scientific review of the reduction targets for Scopes 1 to 3 by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi).
  • SBTi confirmed that Amprion's emission targets follow a reduction path in line with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement.
  • Receiving this seal of approval from SBTi for our CO2 reduction targets is a further confirmation for us.

REPORT on the implementation of the Common Market Organisation (CMO) Regulation in fisheries and aquaculture – Regulation (EU) 1379/2013 - A9-0406/2023

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

REPORT on the implementation of the Common Market Organisation (CMO) Regulation in fisheries and aquaculture – Regulation (EU) 1379/2013Committee on FisheriesIzaskun Bilbao Barandica Source : © European Union, 2023 - EP

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REPORT on the implementation of the Common Market Organisation (CMO) Regulation in fisheries and aquaculture – Regulation (EU) 1379/2013Committee on FisheriesIzaskun Bilbao Barandica Source : © European Union, 2023 - EP

Eurelectric - lights on EU elections: delivering electrification for climate and energy security

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The next five years will make or break the EU climate and energy agenda.

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  • BRUSSELS, Belgium, Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The next five years will make or break the EU climate and energy agenda.
  • The EU is coming to the end of a legislative cycle that put climate action front and centre.
  • Today, challenges like the war in Ukraine, growing geopolitical tensions and industrial competitiveness are re-centring the EU agenda on energy security.
  • The electricity industry therefore calls for an Electrification Action Plan with measures needed to drastically accelerate electrification.

ManpowerGroup and the InnoEnergy Skills Institute Partner to Upskill Thousands of People for Green Jobs by 2025

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The green transition will drive demand for millions of new roles in renewable energy, electrification, battery technology, hydrogen and more. ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) and EIT InnoEnergy are committed to preparing people for these new opportunities, and today announce an ambitious partnership to train and upskill 800,000 workers in the battery value chain across Europe by the end of 2025.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The green transition will drive demand for millions of new roles in renewable energy, electrification, battery technology, hydrogen and more.
  • The collaboration between ManpowerGroup and InnoEnergy's Skills Institute will provide accelerated virtual and in-person training for 70 in-demand roles including Battery Technicians, Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers Maintenance Operators, Production Engineers, and more.
  • Additionally, it helps drive progress towards the European Commission's goal of having a skilled workforce to support the European Union's Green Deal.
  • The InnoEnergy Skills Institute provides flexible training that includes online courses and a combination of virtual and in-person lab experiences.

Browser check - Consilium

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

The proposal extends the scope of the directive and asks member states to set up plans for large cities to handle urban runoff from rainwater.

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  • The proposal extends the scope of the directive and asks member states to set up plans for large cities to handle urban runoff from rainwater.
  • NDCs are an integral part of the Paris Agreement, which requires each party to the convention to communicate their post-2020 climate actions.
  • NDCs set out the efforts made by each country to reduce national emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
  • Poland will inform the ministers on the impact of the EU carbon market on different EU policies.