Jeff Spross, Author at RenewEconomy

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Renewables getting cheaper for Germans – for first time
For the first time ever, German consumers are about to see a drop in the surcharge they pay for renewable energy.
Jeff Spross

Oct 24, 2014

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Indoor air pollution kills millions — solar could help save them
Indoor air pollution kills more people around the world every year than HIV and malaria combined — but solar power might be the key to solving the problem.
Jeff Spross

Sep 18, 2014

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New study says Paris climate talks won’t keep the world under 2°C
Hopes the world will do something meaningful to cut carbon emissions hang on the Paris climate talks, but agreement there may not be enough.
Jeff Spross

Aug 8, 2014

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US cap-and-trade system back on track to cut carbon emissions
Cap-and-trade system in north-east of US back on track and to become crucial part of target to cut carbon emissions by 75% by 2050.
Jeff Spross

Mar 10, 2014

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How Europe could get 16 percent of its road fuel from garbage by 2030
A new report from the European biofuel industry suggests 16% of Europe’s road fuel could come from biofuels produced using waste from various sources.
Jeff Spross

Mar 5, 2014

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Wind turbines are much more durable than thought
New research reveals wind turbines can produce electricity for 25 years before needing an upgrade, that’s considerably longer than previously thought.
Jeff Spross

Feb 26, 2014

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If natural gas must be a bridge fuel, this might be a way to do it
A new power plant permitting deal in Massachusetts might be the way forward if natural gas is to be the bridging fuel to renewable energy.
Jeff Spross

Feb 24, 2014

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Denmark to have more ambitious climate goals than all of Europe
Denmark is set to boost its climate goals by cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 40% below 1990′s levels by 2020.
Jeff Spross

Feb 17, 2014

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India to switch 26m water pumps to solar from diesel
The Indian government wants to swap out 26 million fossil fuel-powered groundwater pumps for solar ones.
Jeff Spross

Feb 10, 2014

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EU sets out to cut carbon emissions 40% by 2030, lift renewables
A new set of climate goals laid out by European Commission includes a cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 40% below 1990 levels by 2030.
Jeff Spross

Jan 23, 2014

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