IEA latest report: pathway to net zero by 2050 is narrow but achievable
Despite an interesting recent article in the Dutch FD (*), by Mathijs Bouman, on the accuracy of forecasting by IEA,...
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Some relevant quotes from the IEA’s Global Energy Review 2021
“A rise in CO2 emissions of almost 5% in 2021 compared to 2020.” “Global energy demand is set to increase...
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IEA-COP26 Net Zero Summit on March 31, 2021
We recommend readers to refer to the summary and video of the IEA, by clicking attached link. The Summit is...
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Role of nuclear energy in the energy transition
We read with interest a recent article in the Dutch newspaper FD, in which prominent figures of the political party...
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Netherlands: discussion about phasing out solar panel netting scheme (“Salderingsregeling”)
The Dutch House of Representatives (“Tweede Kamer”) recently declared the bill to phase out the netting scheme for solar panels...
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EU (new) 2030 Climate Target plan
The European Commission states on its website: Quote 2030 Climate Target Plan The Commission’s proposal to cut greenhouse gas emissions...
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World Meteorological Organization (WMO): “Carbon dioxide levels continue at record levels, despite COVID-19 lockdown”
The WMO always reports very relevant information. In one of their latest bulletins, the following, amongst others, was stated: “Carbon...
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G40-city network: 40 medium-sized municipalities in the Netherlands argue: “Overstimulation” is not an argument for phasing out the solarpanel netting-scheme (‘salderingsregeling’)
Remarkable conclusions from a second opinion investigation carried out by the “Stichting Economisch Onderzoek (SEO)” (Economic Research Foundation) at the...
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IEA Renewables 2020 report: interesting dynamic data-dashboard
IEA has included in their Renewables 2020 report a very interesting dynamic data-dashboard, which will enable readers to examine historical...
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Council of State in the Netherlands: Major steps are now necessary to achieve Climate Act objectives
Introduction According to the website of the Council: “The Climate Act came into force in the Netherlands on 1 September...
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