Energy Sparks 25/11: COP29 Breakthroughs to Game-Changing EV Tech
This week’s energy and climate highlights cover a groundbreaking COP29 agreement, cutting-edge battery technology reshaping EV adoption, and the escalating trade in clean technologies. We also dive into Japan's historic drop in electricity demand and a global ranking of the most air-polluted cities. Dive into these stories shaping our planet's energy and environmental future.
COP29 Overtime: Historic Deal Reached Amid Controversy
COP29 in Baku delivered three significant agreements after extended negotiations. These milestones, addressing finance, mitigation, and adaptation, could redefine global climate policy, despite ongoing debates about their feasibility.
Breakthrough EV Battery Tech: 0–80% in 15 Minutes
A new battery innovation achieves 0 to 80% charge in just 15 minutes, promising to reduce range anxiety and enhance EV adoption worldwide by offering faster, more convenient charging options.
Clean Tech Trade Set to Triple by 2035
Global trade in clean technologies is expected to skyrocket to $575 billion by 2035, a value 50% higher than today’s natural gas trade, underscoring a pivotal shift in energy economics.
Japan’s Power Demand Falls to 28-Year Low
Energy efficiency, high electricity prices, and a declining population have reduced Japan’s electricity demand to its lowest in nearly three decades, though AI’s rise may reverse this trend.
World’s Most Air-Polluted Cities Ranked
Using 2022 PM2.5 data from IQAir, a new map ranks the 20 most polluted cities globally, highlighting the severe air quality issues that affect 99% of the world’s population.