RED II and advanced biofuels
<p>The Renewable Energy Directive limits the share of unsustainable crop based biofuels and promotes certain types of biofuels produced from a list of materials defined in its Annex IX. This list is the
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Innovative solutions for 100 percent renewable power in Sweden
Sweden has set out to meet 100% of its electricity needs from renewable sources by 2040. With the essential infrastructure for a decarbonised power system in place, the country is well positioned to help
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Innovative solutions for 100 percent renewable power in Sweden
Sweden has set out to meet 100% of its electricity needs from renewable sources by 2040. With the essential infrastructure for a decarbonised power system in place, the country is well positioned to help
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The governance of local health systems in the era of Sustainable Development Goals: reflections on collaborative action to address complex health needs in four country contexts
<p>This analysis reflects on experiences and lessons from four country settings—Zambia, India, Sweden and South Africa—on building collaborations in local health systems in order to respond
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Nordic countries support Kenya's efforts to fight climate change
The Nordic countries said Thursday they will provide technological support to boost Kenya's inventions for green energy to curb climate change and promote economic development. The countries, including
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Swedish spring budget outlines spending on climate change, jobs
Sweden’s spring mini-budget on Wednesday contained reforms totaling 4.5 billion crowns ($486 million) and highlighted the center-left coalition government’s focus on climate change. The spring budget
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Bioenergy from boreal forests: Swedish approach to sustainable wood use
Active forest management has helped to expand Sweden’s forested areas and thereby boost the country’s wood and bioenergy resource base. While about three-quarters of annual growth is harvested, those areas
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Extinction Rebellion eyes global climate campaign of non-violence
More than 100 people were arrested during a week of action across the UK as protesters demanded the government treat climate change as a crisis. Thousands of people joined a mass protest that blocked
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Ten countries back EU 2050 net-zero emissions goal
Ministers from ten EU countries have urged the European Commission to chart a “credible and detailed” path towards net-zero emissions in 2050, ahead of the launch of a landmark climate strategy next week.
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Heat wave pushes environment up the political agenda in Sweden- poll
This summer's heatwave and wildfires across Sweden have raised the environment to the second most important issue for voters ahead of a general election in September, a poll by Demoskop showed on Thursday.