Germany to earmark 900 million euros in subsidies for e-car charging systems

[ad_1] [1/2]An electric vehicle (EV) fast charging station is seen in the parking lot of a Whole Foods Market in Austin, Texas, U.S., December 14, 2016. REUTERS/Mohammad Khursheed/File Photo BERLIN,…

Canada launches first-ever climate adaptation strategy

[ad_1] June 27 (Reuters) – Canada launched its first-ever national climate adaptation strategy on Tuesday, aimed at reducing the risk from extreme weather events like floods and wildfires and mitigating…

World Bank must drive private investment in climate transition, new chief says

[ad_1] WASHINGTON, June 11 (Reuters) – The World Bank must use “informed risk-taking” to encourage private investors to get more engaged in helping developing countries deal with climate change and…

Shell boosts dividend, steadies oil output under new CEO’s plan

[ad_1] Shell to hold oil output steady Company to grow gas and LNG business Capital spending reduced for 2024-25 LONDON, June 14 (Reuters) – Shell (SHEL.L) said it will ramp…

ADB announces funding plan for Asian efforts to combat climate change

[ad_1] INCHEON, South Korea, May 2 (Reuters) – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday announced a funding guarantee facility to help the region reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build…

Energy firms in Germany join up for sea-to-inland hydrogen route

[ad_1] FRANKFURT, April 25 (Reuters) – Seven companies in Germany’s energy sector said on Tuesday that they had formed an alliance to bring clean hydrogen from the seashore to centres…

EU regulators set out ideas to plug climate ‘insurance gap’

[ad_1] LONDON, April 24 (Reuters) – Issuing “catastrophe bonds” and setting up public-private partnerships could help plug the “insurance gap” to better cover damage from climate change, a discussion paper…

G7 ministers set big new targets for solar and wind capacity

[ad_1] SAPPORO, Japan, April 16 (Reuters) – The Group of Seven rich nations on Sunday set big new collective targets for solar power and offshore wind capacity, agreeing to speed…

EU plans early carbon market auctions from July

[ad_1] BRUSSELS, March 28 (Reuters) – The European Union plans to conduct early carbon market auctions, starting from July, to raise extra funds to help countries quit Russian gas and…

Octopus Energy to invest 1 bln euros in French green energy market

[ad_1] LONDON, March 10 (Reuters) – British energy supplier Octopus Energy said on Friday it will invest 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) in the French green energy market over the…