Akihabara News (Tokyo) \u2014 The proportion of wind and solar power within the global energy mix has reached a new record, demonstrating some progress toward reducing carbon emissions. It is not clear, however, if the energy transition is occurring quickly enough to prevent a climate cataclysm in future years.<\/p>\n
According to Climate Campaign Ember\u2019s Global Electricity Review<\/em>, more than 12% of the world\u2019s electricity is now being generated by solar and wind power alone. Of the 78 countries surveyed, around three-quarters achieved a value above the 10% mark.<\/p>\n More broadly, green energy sources (including nuclear power) are approaching 40% of all energy being generated around the world.<\/p>\n In view of the high prices and insecurity associated with fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas, many countries are accelerating their focus on renewables.<\/p>\n The world leader in the use of renewable energies is Norway, where energy generation now produces almost no greenhouse gases.<\/p>\n Also ranking high in renewables use are New Zealand and Brazil.<\/p>\n Contrary to wind and solar power, however, some renewable energy sources have suffered a decline in recent years. For example, global hydropower has fallen to its lowest level in over thirty years, mainly as a consequence of droughts which have reduced the flow of rivers in many parts of the world.<\/p>\n Recent Renewable Energy Related Articles<\/strong><\/p>\n France Backs Japan\u2019s Nuclear Renaissance<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Tokyo Eyes Offshore Wind Power<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Choshi Sees Tourism Benefit from Wind Farm<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Four Zones Opened to Offshore Wind Farms Bids<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Japan Enters Offshore Wind Era<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The post Global Energy Transition to Green and Clean<\/a> appeared first on Akihabara News<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Akihabara News (Tokyo) \u2014 The proportion of wind and solar power within the global energy mix has reached a new record, demonstrating some progress toward reducing carbon emissions. It is not clear, however, if the energy transition is occurring quickly … Continue reading
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\nSource: Akihabara News – Global Energy Transition to Green and Clean<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"