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2023-12-04
Air pollution causes 5 million premature deaths worldwide every year
This is the conclusion of a study by researchers from several European countries and the United States of America, who, in an article published in the journal 'BMJ', say that deaths caused by this source represent 61% of the estimated total of 8.3...
2023-12-04
COP28 host aims to increase oil production by 42%
Projections show that the UAE, currently ranked 12th, will be the second largest oil producer by 2050.
2023-12-03
After all, what do we mean by a fair transition?
Ana Fontoura Gouveia, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate, leads the COP28 delegation during the technical negotiations. "The language on fuels is the most difficult topic of this COP," he says.
2023-12-03
Scientists want to use micro-black holes to generate electricity
Although still theoretical, so-called primordial black holes, which can be subatomic in size, offer the promise of a virtually unlimited energy source that is more efficient than current solar energy technologies.
2023-12-02
At least 118 countries commit to tripling renewable capacity by 2030
The commitment made at COP28 is not binding and the list of signatories does not include the main producers or consumers of fossil fuels.
2023-12-01
António Costa in Dubai
The Prime Minister said that Portugal can and must do much more to take the world lead in renewable energy.
2023-11-30
The Iberian electricity market had the cheapest month in almost three years in November
The wholesale price of electricity in Portugal and Spain fell by 30% from October to November, benefiting from the effect of wind and hydro production.
2023-11-30
Fit for 90? Brussels is already preparing the new 2040 emissions reduction target
The EU arrives at COP28 with its homework done: all the legislative proposals in the Fit for 55 package have been approved, and their implementation could result in a cut close to 60% by the end of the decade.
2023-11-30
Biomass from wood will continue to be considered renewable energy
The current climate crisis, which led to the declaration of a climate emergency by the European Union (EU) in November 2019, has driven the creation of concrete measures, which aim to make the European territory more sustainable and climate-neutral.
2023-11-30
New Green Deal - public participation phase
The “New Green Deal” currently under construction, it aims to be a multi-annual environmental investment strategy at national level (Order No. 3926/2023), which reaffirms Portugal's commitment and willingness to address climate and environmental...