NRG Aligns Carbon Goals with 1.5-Degree-C Climate Trajectory

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2019 13:11:45 +0000

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NRG Energy has joined a growing list of major U.S. coal generators that want to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050.  The Princeton, New Jersey-based energy company on Sept. 24 said it would accelerate carbon goals it set in 2014 to reach its 50% GHG reduction target (from a 2014 baseline) by 2025—not […]

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Duke Energy, American Electric Power Separately Seeking to Go Net-Zero Carbon by 2050

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2019 14:11:08 +0000

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Two formidable U.S. coal power generators this week separately revised their their carbon dioxide emissions reduction targets. Duke Energy announced it would achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. American Electric Power (AEP), meanwhile, said it would extend its target from 60% to 70% from 2000 levels by 2030, and by more than 80% by 2050—but […]

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How “Around The World In 80 Days” Gave Birth To 80 Days Around The World Racing EVs

Credit to Author: Nicolas Zart| Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2019 02:40:33 +0000

80DR 80 Day EV Race Around The WorldWhile the name 80DR might not sound too familiar yet, its aim, racing electric vehicles (EV) around the world in 80 days, is taking shape. In fact, it will go to the start line in Paris, France, in June

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Paris streets near Notre Dame to be decontaminated from lead

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 11:28:25 +0000

Paris streets near Notre Dame to be decontaminated from lead

PARIS — Workers were preparing to decontaminate some Paris streets surrounding the Notre Dame Cathedral that have been tested with high levels of lead following the April blaze that damaged the landmark. High fences blocked Parisians and tourists from several streets and a bridge around the monument on Tuesday. The culture ministry said workers plan […]

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Europe heat wave breaks records, mercury set to go higher

Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 22:41:18 +0000

Europe heat wave breaks records, mercury set to go higher

BERLIN – Europeans cooled off in public fountains Wednesday as a new heat wave spread across parts of the continent and was already breaking records.

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Paris wants a ‘Princess Diana Square’ at site of her death

Credit to Author: eestopace| Date: Thu, 30 May 2019 12:28:37 +0000

Paris City Hall wants to name a small plaza after Princess Diana, at the site of the 1997 car crash that killed the cherished British royal.

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Strike over staff shortage shuts Louvre in Paris

Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Mon, 27 May 2019 12:00:48 +0000

PARIS, France –  Staff at the Louvre in Paris went on strike Monday, forcing the museum to close and disappointing tourists hoping to catch a glimpse of the Mona Lisa and other masterworks.

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