w Japan Anticipates Clean Energy Will Edge Out Nuclear Power By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2015-04-28T18:12:00Z Japan anticipates that by 2030 clean energy such as solar and hydro will generate slightly more of the nation’s electricity than nuclear power plants. Full Article Storage Energy Efficiency Wind Power Solar
w Carbon Market Overhaul Closer After EU Lawmakers Approve Plan By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2015-05-06T16:13:00Z European Union negotiators are endorsing an accelerated overhaul of the bloc’s carbon market after the price of emission rights fell to levels that fail to deter polluters. Full Article Storage Energy Efficiency Wind Power Solar
w Paris Geothermal Boom Brings Deep Drilling to Crowded Suburbs By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2015-06-02T17:21:00Z Squashed between a highway overpass and a towering suburban shopping center east of Paris, a drilling rig is completing the second of two geothermal wells aimed at capturing the earth’s natural heat for homes and offices. Full Article
w Nordic Renewables Boom Set to Exceed Wind Energy Target By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2015-06-03T19:09:00Z Sweden and Norway will probably exceed a joint target for renewable energy production by the end of the decade, industry consultant Nena AS said. Full Article Wind Power Solar
w EU Raises Concern That UK, France Won't Meet Renewables Goal By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2015-06-16T16:30:00Z The European Commission raised concern that the U.K. and France may not meet their 2020 renewable energy targets, saying the two countries should examine whether they’re doing enough to reach the goals. Full Article Energy Efficiency Wind Power Solar
w Where Coal Was King, Pope's Climate Warning Faces a Tricky Sell By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2015-06-18T13:00:00Z In West Virginia, where workers have harvested coal seams for centuries, Pope Francis’ new warning about the risks of fossil fuels will find skepticism even among the faithful. Full Article Storage Energy Efficiency Wind Power Solar
w German Utility's Race for Renewables Seen as Too Little, Too Late By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2015-06-18T18:30:00Z RWE AG, the German utility whose coal-fired plants make it Europe’s largest carbon emitter, officially started the company’s largest renewables project on Thursday: a wind farm in Liverpool Bay off Britain’s coast. Full Article Wind Power Solar
w The Way Humans Get Electricity Is About to Change Forever By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2015-06-23T17:46:00Z Trillions of dollars will be invested in renewable energy over the next 25 years, driving some of the most profound changes yet in how humans get their electricity. That's according to a new forecast by Bloomberg New Energy Finance that plots out global power markets to 2040. Full Article Wind Power Solar
w Renewables to Beat Fossil Fuels With $3.7 Trillion Solar Boom By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2015-06-23T17:59:00Z Renewable energy will draw almost two-thirds of the spending on new power plants over the next 25 years, dwarfing spending on fossil fuels, as plunging costs make solar the first choice for consumers and the poorest nations. Full Article Wind Power Solar
w Australian Renewable Energy Law Paves Way for $11 Billion in Projects By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2015-06-25T16:36:00Z Long-frustrated wind and solar developers in Australia can now get to work on more than A$14 billion ($11 billion) in projects after a new renewable energy target passed parliament. Full Article Wind Power Solar
w ‘Snail’s Pace’ in Climate Talks, Weak Pledges Frustrate UN Chief By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2015-06-29T17:39:00Z The secretary general of the United Nations is frustrated with the pace of negotiations for what’s intended to be a crucial agreement limiting global warming. Climate change pledges submitted so far from the world’s leading economies won’t be enough to keep the planet from warming dangerously, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said Monday in New York. Proposals to reduce heat-trapping emissions need to be “a floor, not a ceiling,” he said. The global increase in temperatures will exceed 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) under the national pledges already submitted to UN, Ban said. That’s the goal scientists and the UN have set to avoid the worst effects due to global warming. The proposals submitted to date “will not be enough to place us on a 2-degree pathway,” Ban said. Without any changes to global emissions, the world is on track to warm by 4 degrees Celsius or more, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Climate Change Janos Pasztor said earlier this month. World leaders have five months to go before a meeting of almost 200 nations in Paris that’s intended to seal a new global pact to cut planet-warming carbon emissions. If successful, the agreement would be the first ever to require both developed nations like the US and growing economies like China to address climate change. “The pace of UN negotiations are far too slow,” Ban said. “It’s like a snail’s pace.” The U.S., the world’s biggest historic source of greenhouse gases, pledged earlier this year to cut its emissions by as much as 28 percent by 2025. The European Union has promised a 40 percent cut by 2030. Several other major economies, including Australia and Japan, have yet to submit climate plans to the UN. Full Article Storage Energy Efficiency Wind Power Solar
w Major US Corporations Pledge To Increase Renewable Energy Usage, Decrease Carbon Footprint By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2015-07-27T14:24:00Z Executives from 13 major U.S. corporations are announcing at least $140 billion in new investments to decrease their carbon footprints as part of a White House initiative to recruit private commitments ahead of a United Nations climate-change summit later this year in Paris. Companies including Apple Inc., Berkshire Hathaway Energy Co., and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. will join Secretary of State John Kerry and top administration officials at the White House for the announcement. In addition to pledges to cut emissions, provide financing to environmentally-focused companies, and reduce water consumption, the companies have said they will procure at least 1,600 MW of new, renewable energy. The White House said in a statement that it expects to announce a second round of similar pledges later this fall from additional companies. The commitments are being announced as President Barack Obama is looking to build momentum toward a legacy-defining global climate accord in Paris. In addition to company-specific commitments, the corporate leaders on Monday will signal their support for a strong climate agreement out of the United Nations talks. They administration is using the pledges to set an example for companies to find ways to eliminate their carbon emissions. Climate Talks “As the world looks toward global climate negotiations in Paris this December, American leadership at all levels will be essential,” the White House said in a fact sheet detailing the announcement. The administration’s actions are pushing the issue into the 2016 presidential debate. Hillary Clinton, the front-runner for the Democratic nomination, released an energy strategy saying she would both defend and go beyond Obama’s efforts. Republican candidates have criticized the administration’s initiatives as costly to the economy and unnecessary. Among the pledges, aluminum manufacturer Alcoa Inc. has agreed to reduce emissions by 50 percent from its 2005 levels, while agricultural giant Cargill Inc. says 18 percent of its total energy use will come from renewable sources. Coca-Cola Co. said it would drive down the carbon footprint of its beverage production by 25 percent over the next five years, while Google says it plans to triple its purchases of renewable energy over the next decade. Berkshire Hathaway says it plans to invest up to an additional $15 billion in the construction and operation of renewable energy generators, while Bank of America Corp says it will increase its environmental business initiative by $75 billion over the next decade, according to the White House Other participating firms include Wal-Mart, United Parcel Service Inc., PepsiCo Inc., Microsoft Corp., General Motors Inc. The corporate commitments won’t be the administration’s only major climate announcement in the next few weeks. The Environmental Protection Agency is set to present final regulations that aim to reduce carbon emissions from power plants by 30 percent from 2005 levels by 2030 later this week. While visiting Kenya over the weekend, Obama repeatedly praised the country for its efforts to address climate change, saying its efforts tor educe emissions “has put it in the position of being a leader on the continent.” And next month, the president will travel to Alaska for an international summit on Arctic climate issues. ©2015 Bloomberg News For more, see Big Companies, Big Renewable Investments. Full Article Storage Energy Efficiency Wind Power Solar
w How Crowdfunding is Going to Save the Planet By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2016-02-26T14:24:00Z Clean, renewable energy is the single most needed technology by the millennial generation. Not only is it the key to slowing global warming and climate change, but it also solves a host of other problems, such as respiratory diseases and national security. Full Article Hydropower Baseload Bioenergy Wind Power Solar Geothermal
w Papua New Guinea First to Finalize Climate Plan Under Paris Agreement By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2016-04-08T16:48:00Z Papua New Guinea recently became the first country to formally submit the final version of its national climate action plan (called a “Nationally Determined Contribution,” or NDC) under the Paris Agreement. The small Pacific nation’s plan to transition to 100 percent renewable energy by 2030 is no longer just an “intended” nationally determined contribution (INDC) — it is now the country’s official climate plan. Full Article Hydropower Baseload Bioenergy Wind Power Solar Geothermal
w What’s Next? EU, US and Colombia Show They’re Moving Forward with the Paris Agreement By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2016-05-13T12:10:00Z Less than two weeks after 175 nations signed the pivotal Paris Agreement on climate change, a question lingers: What happens now? Full Article Hydropower Baseload Storage Bioenergy Wind Power Solar Geothermal
w Will the G20 Spur Post-Paris Climate Action? 3 Signs to Look For By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2016-08-22T14:41:00Z The G20 meeting in Hangzhou, China, this September brings together leaders of the world’s largest economies for the first such gathering since the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate. G20 Leaders Summits traditionally focus on economic growth and financial stability, but since more than 190 countries collectively agreed to greatly enhance mitigation of the causes and impacts of climate change, the need to tackle a changing climate and foster clean energy has become a clear economic and business reality. Full Article Hydropower Baseload Bioenergy Wind Power Solar Geothermal
w The Clean Power Plan: Justice Delayed By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2016-08-24T16:51:00Z In the case of the Fossil Fuel Industry, et. al. VS Earth, et. al., I find myself asking—not for the first time—is justice delayed, justice denied? It should come as no surprise that I am convinced it is. Full Article Hydropower Baseload Bioenergy Wind Power Solar Geothermal
w Part IV: Justice Delayed — Will Politics Trump Justice in the Case of the Clean Power Plan? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2016-09-29T16:15:00Z By the time this column is published, oral arguments in the legal challenge to the Clean Power Plan will have already been made. The en banc panel of 10 appeals court judges is not likely to render its decision before the New Year. No matter the opinion, it will be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Full Article Hydropower Baseload Storage Bioenergy Wind Power Solar Geothermal
w Cognizant: Ransomware Attack Expense at Least $50 Million By www.inforisktoday.asia Published On :: IT Services Giant Offers Update During Quarterly Financial Results CallCognizant estimates that the April ransomware attack that affected its internal network will cost the IT services firm between $50 and $70 million in losses, according to the company's latest financial results. Cognizant has said that the Maze ransomware gang is behind the attack. Full Article
w Cognizant: Ransomware Attack Expense at Least $50 Million By www.databreachtoday.asia Published On :: IT Services Giant Offers Update During Quarterly Financial Results CallCognizant estimates that the April ransomware attack that affected its internal network will cost the IT services firm between $50 and $70 million in losses, according to the company's latest financial results. Cognizant has said that the Maze ransomware gang is behind the attack. Full Article
w Cognizant: Ransomware Attack Expense at Least $50 Million By www.inforisktoday.co.uk Published On :: IT Services Giant Offers Update During Quarterly Financial Results CallCognizant estimates that the April ransomware attack that affected its internal network will cost the IT services firm between $50 and $70 million in losses, according to the company's latest financial results. Cognizant has said that the Maze ransomware gang is behind the attack. Full Article
w Cognizant: Ransomware Attack Expense at Least $50 Million By www.bankinfosecurity.com Published On :: IT Services Giant Offers Update During Quarterly Financial Results CallCognizant estimates that the April ransomware attack that affected its internal network will cost the IT services firm between $50 and $70 million in losses, according to the company's latest financial results. Cognizant has said that the Maze ransomware gang is behind the attack. Full Article
w Cognizant: Ransomware Attack Expense at Least $50 Million By www.cuinfosecurity.com Published On :: IT Services Giant Offers Update During Quarterly Financial Results CallCognizant estimates that the April ransomware attack that affected its internal network will cost the IT services firm between $50 and $70 million in losses, according to the company's latest financial results. Cognizant has said that the Maze ransomware gang is behind the attack. Full Article
w Cognizant: Ransomware Attack Expense at Least $50 Million By www.inforisktoday.in Published On :: IT Services Giant Offers Update During Quarterly Financial Results CallCognizant estimates that the April ransomware attack that affected its internal network will cost the IT services firm between $50 and $70 million in losses, according to the company's latest financial results. Cognizant has said that the Maze ransomware gang is behind the attack. Full Article
w Cognizant: Ransomware Attack Expense at Least $50 Million By www.bankinfosecurity.co.uk Published On :: IT Services Giant Offers Update During Quarterly Financial Results CallCognizant estimates that the April ransomware attack that affected its internal network will cost the IT services firm between $50 and $70 million in losses, according to the company's latest financial results. Cognizant has said that the Maze ransomware gang is behind the attack. Full Article
w Cognizant: Ransomware Attack Expense at Least $50 Million By www.inforisktoday.eu Published On :: IT Services Giant Offers Update During Quarterly Financial Results CallCognizant estimates that the April ransomware attack that affected its internal network will cost the IT services firm between $50 and $70 million in losses, according to the company's latest financial results. Cognizant has said that the Maze ransomware gang is behind the attack. Full Article
w Cognizant: Ransomware Attack Expense at Least $50 Million By www.inforisktoday.com Published On :: IT Services Giant Offers Update During Quarterly Financial Results CallCognizant estimates that the April ransomware attack that affected its internal network will cost the IT services firm between $50 and $70 million in losses, according to the company's latest financial results. Cognizant has said that the Maze ransomware gang is behind the attack. Full Article
w Cognizant: Ransomware Attack Expense at Least $50 Million By www.databreachtoday.com Published On :: IT Services Giant Offers Update During Quarterly Financial Results CallCognizant estimates that the April ransomware attack that affected its internal network will cost the IT services firm between $50 and $70 million in losses, according to the company's latest financial results. Cognizant has said that the Maze ransomware gang is behind the attack. Full Article
w Cognizant: Ransomware Attack Expense at Least $50 Million By www.databreachtoday.eu Published On :: IT Services Giant Offers Update During Quarterly Financial Results CallCognizant estimates that the April ransomware attack that affected its internal network will cost the IT services firm between $50 and $70 million in losses, according to the company's latest financial results. Cognizant has said that the Maze ransomware gang is behind the attack. Full Article
w Cognizant: Ransomware Attack Expense at Least $50 Million By www.databreachtoday.co.uk Published On :: IT Services Giant Offers Update During Quarterly Financial Results CallCognizant estimates that the April ransomware attack that affected its internal network will cost the IT services firm between $50 and $70 million in losses, according to the company's latest financial results. Cognizant has said that the Maze ransomware gang is behind the attack. Full Article
w Cognizant: Ransomware Attack Expense at Least $50 Million By www.bankinfosecurity.in Published On :: IT Services Giant Offers Update During Quarterly Financial Results CallCognizant estimates that the April ransomware attack that affected its internal network will cost the IT services firm between $50 and $70 million in losses, according to the company's latest financial results. Cognizant has said that the Maze ransomware gang is behind the attack. Full Article
w Cognizant: Ransomware Attack Expense at Least $50 Million By www.bankinfosecurity.eu Published On :: IT Services Giant Offers Update During Quarterly Financial Results CallCognizant estimates that the April ransomware attack that affected its internal network will cost the IT services firm between $50 and $70 million in losses, according to the company's latest financial results. Cognizant has said that the Maze ransomware gang is behind the attack. Full Article
w Cognizant: Ransomware Attack Expense at Least $50 Million By www.bankinfosecurity.asia Published On :: IT Services Giant Offers Update During Quarterly Financial Results CallCognizant estimates that the April ransomware attack that affected its internal network will cost the IT services firm between $50 and $70 million in losses, according to the company's latest financial results. Cognizant has said that the Maze ransomware gang is behind the attack. Full Article
w The Hope That Overcomes the World, Part A (John 16:23–33) By feeds.gty.org Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 00:00:00 PST I want you to open your Bible now this morning to John’s gospel. We have been, for months and Full Article
w Syria says U.N. commission of inquiry shows bias By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 11:05:58 -0400 The Syrian government said Tuesday it suspects a U.N.-backed inquiry based its reporting on highly questionable testimonies. Full Article
w China settles trade dispute with Europe over solar power components By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 08:54:26 -0400 A trade agreement with China will give European companies the opportunity to compete in the Chinese solar power market, the EU's trade commissioner said. Full Article
w U.S. lawmakers says decision on Syrian diplomats appropriate By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 11:40:38 -0400 A decision from the U.S. State Department to expel Syrian diplomats from the country was long overdue, members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee said. Full Article
w Afghan democracy depends on political role for women, U.N. says By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 12:07:12 -0400 Elections can only be representative if all members of society, including women, play a role, the head of the U.N. mission in Afghanistan said Wednesday. Full Article
w UNIFIL credits Lebanese forces with maintaining relative security By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 12:37:17 -0400 The Lebanese military is commended for its commitment to peace in light of its vast security obligations, a UNIFIL official said Wednesday. Full Article
w Work at North Korea missile, nuclear sites ongoing, Johns Hopkins says By www.upi.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:37:18 -0400 Researchers at Johns Hopkins University said Thursday work was ongoing at North Korean nuclear and missile sites, but no imminent threat is apparent. Full Article
w OPCW: Nearly half of Syrian chemical agents out of the country By www.upi.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 13:19:04 -0400 Nearly half of the declared chemical weapons in Syria have been removed from the country, a U.N. monitoring mission said Thursday. Full Article
w Police in Pakistani province awaiting outside training By www.upi.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 17:36:12 -0400 Officers in Punjab's police department, Pakistan's largest, are seen as undertrained and inefficient, but help may be on the way. Full Article
w EU critical of Turkey's decision to ban Twitter By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 10:35:29 -0400 European leaders said Friday they were frustrated by Turkey's decision to restrict access to the social media website Twitter. Full Article
w Low price supports may be souring Pakistani farmers on wheat By www.upi.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Mar 2014 15:16:34 -0400 Pakistani farmers seem to be losing interest in growing wheat because the government has failed to increase wheat price supports enough, growers say. Full Article
w Pakistani program would raise female literacy by cellphone By www.upi.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Mar 2014 12:16:07 -0400 The provincial government in Pakistan's Sindh province is planning a literacy program to reach women and girls in remote areas via cell phones. Full Article
w Villagers in Pakistan face threat from rising seawater By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Apr 2014 17:57:00 -0400 The intrusion of the Arabian Sea into the mouth of the Indus River in Pakistanis forcing villages to relocate inland, and threatening livelihoods. Full Article
w UK Discrimination Law Review: Cases to watch By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2014-01-15 ? Case name Issue Full Article
w UK Discrimination Law Review: Sexual orientation discrimination By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2014-01-15 In the case of Smith v Ideal Shopping Direct Ltd [2013], the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) considered the statutory definition of harassment. Facts Mr Smith was an openly gay employee of Ideal Shopping Direct Limited. He brought a claim allegin... Full Article
w UK Discrimination Law Review: Surrogacy and maternity leave By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2014-01-15 The issue of maternity rights for surrogate parents has recently caused confusion ‘’ with two Advocates General to the Court of Justice of the European Union (‘CJEU’) giving conflicting guidance. Final rulings are expec... Full Article
w Eversheds' Discrimination Law Review: January 2014 By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2014-01-21 Eversheds' Discrimination Law Review: January 2014 Introduction from Audrey Williams, Head of Discrimination Law Welcome to the latest edition of our Discrimination Law Review. Our focus, in this edition, is on recent significant cases. As eve... Full Article