While many industries suffered,
Data from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) found that the green energy industry grew globally by over 260 GW, amounting to a 50 per cent net increase on renewables added in 2019.
2020 was a hugely disrupted year as lockdowns were put in place, entire industries were shut down and international travel was heavily restricted in a bid to contain the spread of the virus.
Of all new electricity added last year, 80 per cent came from eco-friendly sources – with solar and wind making up 91 per cent of that expansion. It was also a big year for hydropower – including construction on the world’s second-largest hydropower station in China, which will begin operation in July this year.
26 Canadian Climate Champions announced ahead of COP26 in UK and Canada live event
To mark 6 months until COP26, the British High Commission in Canada and the Canada Climate Law Initiative are celebrating 26 Canadian Climate Champions helping to build a net-zero future.
From:
BHC) and the Canada Climate Law Initiative (
CCLI) announced 26 ‘Canadian Climate Champions’. They have been identified as exceptional individuals actively working to move Canada to net-zero emissions.
Among those chosen are current Canadian Minister of Infrastructure and Communities and former Environment Minister, The Honorable Catherine McKenna as well as renowned environmentalist David Suzuki, Co-Founder of the David Suzuki Foundation.
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With President Joe Biden’s 100th-day milestone on April 30, 2021, the U.S. Coast Guard is holding a steady course on its expectations, including those related to environmental stewardship, innovation and cybersecurity. (See Holland & Knight Transportation’s previous article, “Steady as She Goes: Three Expectations for the Coast Guard Under the Biden Administration” from Jan. 8, 2021) In fact, emerging commercial opportunities in areas involving renewable energy, innovative and novel technologies, and alternate marine fuels have already come to surface in the first few months of the Biden Administration. In addition, pending bills on Capitol Hill with a maritime nexus will merit further engagement for stakeholders seeking to help shape future legislation while ensuring regulatory compliance.