Why do you need to worry about the carbon footprint?
Do you know the term carbon footprint? Associated with greenhouse gas emissions, humanity's carbon footprint is the main cause of global warming and climate change.
Is it possible to go to zero CO2 emissions?
In addition to reducing emissions, other actions, such as investments in renewable energy and capture and removal, need to take place to bring levels to zero.
According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the next three years will be decisive for achieving zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050.
Accelerating the energy transition and global demand
What is the role of the energy transition in global energy demand? With the recent events of the war in Ukraine promoted by Russia, European countries are having to make an unsustainable move to maintain their energy supply.
Brazil and the issuance of green bonds
Green bonds or green bonds are financial instruments that help compose climate finance with the aim of mitigating the damage caused to the environment due to the use of fossil fuels, deforestation and other anthropic actions.
Wind energy: Brazil reaches the sixth position in the ranking!
The country set a record for expanding installed wind power capacity in 2021, according to federal government data. The source already represents 11% of the Brazilian energy matrix, constituting about 20 GW of installed power. With the increase, Brazil took the sixth position in the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) ranking of total installed capacity of onshore wind energy, in 2021.
See the launch of the Ten Year Energy Expansion Plan (PDE) 2031
What is the expectation for the Ten Year Energy Expansion Plan (PDE) 2031? Since January 2022, the MME has turned its attention to the PDE 2031, opening the public consultation to receive contributions from society. At the end of the term, in February, the participation of more than 50 institutions was registered.
Discover the UN’s 7th Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)
Do you know what the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are? In 2015, the Organization set 17 goals that are a global call to end poverty, protect the environment and climate, and ensure the prosperity of people everywhere in the world. The organization's expectation is that the goals will be achieved by 2030.
The importance of hydrogen in the energy transition
What is the influence of hydrogen on the energy transition and what are the perspectives for Brazil in the development of this energy source?
COP 26: understand the government’s role in encouraging clean energy
At COP 26, Brazil maintained its commitments to deforestation and climate neutrality. Understand the role of government for sustainable actions.
The records of solar generation
Currently, solar generation represents 2% of the Brazilian electrical matrix. The value could reach 2.6% by December 2021. See the growth.