In brief | 1 August '24
Footprint Network: August 1st marks Earth Overshoot Day
With the beginning of August, humanity’s demand on nature’s resources this year surpasses Earth’s capacity to regenerate them, the international sustainability organisation has calculated.
Politico: EU prepares for COP29 showdown with China over climate aid
European draft position for summit arguing that emerging economies must pay into a climate action fund.
Bruno Burger: Solar power plants by far the strongest source of electricity in Germany in July
Solar PV installations generated 9.46 TWh of electricity in July, followed by onshore wind, Fraunhofer ISE researcher says.
Carbon Pulse: Microsoft continues to dominate carbon removals market
Tech giant accounted for more than 90% of durable carbon removals over the first half of 2024, according to an analysis.
IRENA: Green hydrogen strategy: A guide to design
International Renewable Energy Agency publishes "step-by-step guide to assist policy makers in drafting and updating national hydrogen strategies."
European Investment Bank: EIB and Deutsche Bank to boost Europe's wind energy manufacturers
EIB activates €5 billion initiative for wind industry with €500 million counter-guarantee to Deutsche Bank.
