2040

The MAST-U machine is expected to be the forerunner of the UK’s first fusion power plant which is forecast for completion by 2040

The cumulative amount of plastic in the ocean is forecast to reach 600m tonnes by 2040, equivalent in weight to more than three million blue whales

The projects are expected to commence operations in 2029

The new target aims to help the country meet 65% of its electricity consumption with renewable energy in a decade

The business also plans to halve its absolute carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 compared to the figures from 2018

The International Energy Agency says this is vital to ensure a secure and sustainable future for the global population

That’s the forecast from Wood Mackenzie, which suggests most countries across the region are on track to deliver on their individual National Energy and Climate Plans

Ben van Beurden said a closer date would help provide clarity for energy companies

Governments, investors and businesses could halve global carbon emissions by 2040. That’s according to the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC), which says it is technically and economically feasible to provide affordable, reliable, clean energy for all while meeting the Paris Agreement climate targets. It adds immediate action is needed to make the most of falling renewable energy […]

Iceland’s capital city has set a goal to reach carbon neutral status by 2040. Within the next 25 years, Reykjavik will increase the efficiency of public transport and limit city expansion to hit the ambitious target, according to new plans released last week. The goal builds upon the city’s previous target of cutting emissions by 73% by […]