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Energy Observer arrived in the heart of St. Petersburg on a spectacular short full moon night on June 17, 2019
After waiting for the Annunciation bridge connecting the Vasilievsky Islands with the city centre to rise and for large commercial ships to use it, Energy Observer entered the Neva River.
Theresa May commits to net zero UK carbon emissions by 2050
Theresa May has sought to cement some legacy in the weeks before she steps down as prime minister by enshrining in law a commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050, making Britain the first major economy to do so.
The Global Energy Association extended the deadline for applications submission for the Global Energy Youth Program
Applications` submission for the Global Energy Youth Program have been extended until July, 31, 2019. Recall the program became international since this year. Now young engineers from all over the world can take part in the contest for the best research project and implemented idea.
The Global Energy Prize laureate Sergey Alekseenko made a speech at the forum ARWE 2019
“The causes of the global climate change, related to the anthropogenic impact, need to be scientifically researched and proved,” confidently said laureate of the 2018 Global Energy Prize Sergey Alekseenko.
15 scientists from 6 countries are the main nominees for the title of the Global Energy Prize laureates
The Global Energy Association represents the top-15 candidates who were included in the short list of candidates for the Global Energy Prize this year. Among the nominees are leading world scientists, representatives of the UK, Denmark, China, the Netherlands, Russia and the USA. The laureates will be announced on May, 30 during the official press conference.
The 2019 Global Energy Prize laureates will be announced on May 30
On May, 30 the 2019 Global Energy Prize laureates` names will be announced at the TASS press center. The Prize annually recognizes outstanding scientific researches and developments in the field of energy, which help all mankind in solving the most acute energy problems. The Prize is given in three nominations “traditional energy”, “non-traditional energy” and “new ways of energy application”.
‘The clock is ticking’ on meeting the Sustainable Development Goals, says UN deputy chief
Pointing to climate change, inequalities and other serious challenges, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed told a forum on Thursday Development that “the clock is ticking” down, to making the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
UNDP launches new initiative with mayors to boost solar energy
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), together with mayors from eight countries - Moldova, Serbia, Georgia, Tajikistan, Croatia, Somalia, Lebanon and Portugal - today launched a new initiative to boost financing for solar energy in cities across the world.
