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According to the BBC , scientists at the University of Exeter have discovered that a particular species of drifting crustaceans could slow climate change. The findings have generated attention, and the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) has funded three projects to do more research on this under its BIO-Carbon programme. It is believed that the crustaceans could help by storing carbon in the ocean.?
In more promising news, government advisers in Wales have urged the community and institutions to accelerate its transition to renewable energy, saying that “solar panels should be fitted on all new homes, as well as in major renovations and extensions,” according to Steffan Messenger , also from the BBC .?
This push is very well-received, considering that in other countries, the outlook is not as bright. For example, as Barbara Zmu?ková reported for Euractiv , Rudolf Huliak, who has been nominated by the Slovak National Party to be at the helm of the country’s Environment Ministry, has said that climate change is something invented by the elite to take away people’s cars. These ridiculous remarks indicate that Slovakia could fall behind in terms of the EU directives on climate change, and potentially face sanctions. As the European Commission has disclosed, Estonia, Greece, and Portugal have already received reasoned opinions from the regulatory body for not having fully transposed EU roles for the electricity market. This strict leadership is key if we are to reach our objectives.?
Innovations
Other countries, however, are rapidly innovating. Such is the case of France, which, as Euronews reports, has been nurturing a “mosaic forest,” which has been key for the country to adapt to the effects of climate change. The patchwork covers 4,200 hectares of forest, and it is expected to assist several animal species in their adaptation process to rising temperatures.?
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Across the Atlantic, the incentives that the Biden administration is providing under the IRA keep attracting foreign investors, now, it is a South Korean company, Qcells–which is part of the Hanwha Group–that is building a new solar panel factory in Georgia. According to Amy Jeff , from Fortune , Qcells is investing $208 million, capital that will be much needed as the company hopes to be competitive enough to fend off competition from lower-priced Chinese panels.
Another interesting read if you are eager to learn more about the latest innovations in the sector is the e-book “Moving towards a greener future,” which was created by the renowned logistics multinational 马士基 , and features several success stories like Jinko Solar Co., Ltd. , 维斯塔斯 , and 天合光能 .?
International News
It is time to take some time to acknowledge some of the critical events happening worldwide:
Especially remarkable is the fact that many leaders, like the case of Gov. Gavin Newsom, are opting to bypass geopolitical tensions and ensure that the prevailing dialogue is one of collaboration instead of competition. I am also encouraged by news coming from countries like the Philippines and New Caledonia, as this shows that the push to accelerate the implementation of renewable energies has reached new corners of the globe, something much needed if we are to succeed.