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Germany Has Revised Target Date for Carbon Neutrality and Now Aims for Net Zero by 2045

published: 2021-05-28 9:30
German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced on May 6 that her coalition government will amend its climate law and pull forward the deadline for reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions to 2045. The revised target date is five years earlier compared with the original target date of 2050. Moreover, a set of legislative reforms are expected to be unveiled soon. They include the short- and medium-term goals of a reduction in domestic greenhouse gas emissions to 65% below the 1990 level by 2030 and a further reduction to 88% by 2040. The original 2030 goal was 55% below the 1990 level. ...  more

US Scientists Develop Non-Toxic Polypeptide Battery

published: 2021-05-27 9:30
Is it possible for “metal-free” batteries to see the light of day and create a pristine energy storage technology that facilitates easy recycling and generates zero pollution? Following the seawater battery of IBM, US scientists have now developed a non-toxic and degradable eco-friendly battery, which replaces traditional metal electrodes with polypeptide that is commonly seen in skin care products.  ...  more

South African Food Retailer Plans to Build Its Own Solar Parks and Wind Farms

published: 2021-05-25 9:30
South African food retailer and supermarket chain Shoprite (officially named The Shoprite Group of Companies) announced in late April that it will contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions by building its own utility-scale solar and wind projects. This announcement came ahead of an international climate summit hosted by the US government. Shoprite is currently the largest food retailer in Africa with almost 3,000 stores across 14 countries on the continent. ...  more