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2024-09-18
COP29: Climate finance targets unveiled
One of the main objectives of COP29 is to establish a new annual financing target that rich countries will have to make available to support poorer nations in adapting to climate change.
2024-09-18
Tech companies' energy consumption increases due to the growing use of AI
The boom in Artificial Intelligence (AI) has led large technology companies to increase their energy consumption and, consequently, their CO2 emissions, putting sustainability goals at risk.
2024-09-17
After the director-general, the Government removes "number 2" from DGEG who had been in office for less than a year
Maria da Graça Carvalho justifies the removal of Bruno Sousa "considering the need to give a new dynamic to the DGEG services,
2024-09-17
State of the Energy Union 2024: Greater boost to energy efficiency needed
This year's report by the European Commission highlights the need to redouble efforts, especially when it comes to energy efficiency.
2024-09-15
Europe leads the ranking of green roofs
Europe, like other parts of the world, is seeing the proliferation of new solutions aimed at energy sustainability. The use of roofs or tops of buildings to create green spaces, whether gardens or vegetable gardens, is one of these trends.
2024-09-15
These extremely thin solar panels can be placed in your backpack or on your mobile phone for clean, cheap energy
Scientists in the University of Oxford's physics department have developed a microfine, light-absorbing material flexible enough to be applied to the surface of almost any building or object, with the potential to generate almost twice the energy of...
2024-09-14
51% target for the share of renewables by 2030 reinforces decarbonization ambition
The revision of the 2030 PNEC includes strengthening the installed capacity of renewables over the next five years. Coal plants are expected to remain closed, unlike in other European Union countries.
2024-09-13
The role of the EU solar thermal industry in the decarbonization of buildings
Draghi's report confirms the role of the European solar thermal industry in providing renewable, decarbonized, efficient and resilient heat for buildings and industrial users.
2024-09-13
Brazilian investment in Portugal has a lot of room to grow
Brazil is at the top of the 10 largest countries originating from foreign direct investment in Portugal, registering a growth of 10% last year, compared to 2022.
2024-09-13
Government still waiting for assessment of offshore wind costs
When he took office, the executive commissioned a new report from the working group formed for the offshore, as the first report, released in 2023, did not contain the costs.