The regulation of renewable energies in Spain did not begin to develop until the 1980s, with a law promoting mini-hydro (Law 82/1980 on energy conservation).
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Energy, Environment, Government, Sustainability
What are Batteries? What is Electrochemical Energy? People use batteries for everything from children’s toys to industrial machines. Electrochemical energy (electricity stored in chemical form) powers batteries. As there is more demand than ever for sustainable energy, batteries have the potential to meet this. To meet energy needs, people created electrochemical batteries. These use a
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Energy, Environment, Innovation
The long-duration storage technology is a series of technologies that are using technologies such as pumped hydro, compressed air energy storage, etc for energy storage and producing electricity. As one knows, the long-duration technology is capitalizing on high usage of renewable energy resources.
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Energy, Environment, Innovation, Science, Sustainability, Technology
Nuclear energy as a clean energy source remains a heavily debated topic. When we think of clean energy, many of us tend to think of wind or solar. We tend to overlook nuclear power, despite it being the world’s second-largest source of low-carbon power. Nuclear power is a clean energy source. This is because nuclear
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Energy, Environment, Sustainability
Energy efficiency ratings. It seems like they’re on every product at appliance stores. But why are they there, and what do they all mean? Why rate energy efficiency? More than 80 countries have a standardised rating system, across over 50 products. A study found that household appliances and lighting make up nearly 60% of Europe’s
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Energy, Environment, Lifestyle, Society, Strategy, Sustainability
Unequal development persists in much of the developing world, with over one billion people living in extreme poverty. (United Nations, 2013). The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development has set a goal- to leave no one behind. However, can we make this a reality? To put this in perspective, the United Nations found that “the average income of people
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Environment, Government, Lifestyle, Science, Society, Strategy, Sustainability
Did you know that bee extinction has a direct influence on the world’s food production? Let’s explore why. Bees are a fundamental species for the balance of ecosystem. They are of great importance in the pollination process, or in other words, the process of plant reproduction. Thanks to the presence of these pollinators, there is
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Environment, Science, Society, Sustainability
Hunger, poverty, and climate change seem like separate concepts. However, the truth is that climate change disproportionately affects people living in poverty. It exacerbates food insecurity and increases inequality. According to the 2021 Intergovernmental Panel Climate Change report, changes in the climate are taking place in every part of the world. Climate change refers to
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Environment, Society, Strategy, Sustainability
Crop production in Ghana has experienced great increase over the years. This is because agriculture is the main driving force behind G…
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Energy, Environment, Government, Society
Global meat and dairy production is continuously rising due to growing demand. While there is a growing trend towards becoming vegan, not everyone is ready to move to a completely plant based diet. Fortunately, researchers have come up with a solution deemed more sustainable for livestock production called ‘silvopasture.’ What is Silvopasture? Silvopasture is an
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Environment, Sustainability
