Sustainable development
Electric cars offer Turkish motorists cheaper, affordable alternative
Motorists in Turkey are increasingly turning to electric vehicles as driving a car has become more costly due to higher gasoline prices.
Gasoline prices nearly doubled in the past year in Turkey, which means car owners need to allocate a larger portion of their income to commute.
US offshore wind power lease sale nets record $4.3 billion
Energy companies bid a record $4.37 billion on Feb. 25 for leases to develop wind power off the U.S. east coast, authorities said, after sales key to America's renewable electricity ambitions.
The six sites are in an area called the New York Bight and total 488,000 acres (197,500 hectares), making it the biggest U.S. renewable power auction ever.
The One Percent’s Huge Carbon Footprint (infographic)
This is the result of a recent study published in the journal Nature Sustainability
Turkey’s climate law to be prepared swiftly, says minister
Turkey needs a comprehensive climate law and this legislation will be prepared as soon as possible, the country's Environment Urbanization and Climate Change Ministry has said.
Buildings to be required to use renewable energy
Buildings in Turkey above a certain size will be required to use renewable energy starting January next year to meet their energy consumption.
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Protocol signed prior to key urban summit
A protocol has been signed between the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Kocaeli Municipality for this year's Kartepe Summit, an annual international gathering held since 2017 that brings cities together to brainstorm solutions to the biggest urban challenges.
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Slovenia supports new business model of low-carbon farming
Strasbourg – Slovenian Agriculture Minister Jože Podgoršek on Tuesday welcomed an initiative for a new business model for low-carbon farming that is based on the actual sequestration of carbon and involves the option of evaluating that on the market.
Energean: Among the most sustainable companies in Greece for 2022
Energean achieved the highest distinction in Sustainable Development in Greece, as it was selected among the most Sustainable Companies in our country (Most Sustainable Companies in Greece) for 2022, a distinction that concerns the recognition of those companies that apply a holistic approach to the issues of Sustainable Development by systematically integrating it into their business operation
Swiss envoy to Turkey discusses prospects for sustainable planet
Switzerland's ambassador in Ankara said Nov. 24 that the international community aims to leave a sustainable world for children and future generations.
"We aim for a sustainable planet and a sustainable economy," Jean-Daniel Ruch told a meeting - Rethinking sustainable development: The social, environmental, economic value behind the healthcare industry - held in Ankara.
Tüpraş to invest $10 bln by 2050 for carbon neutrality
Turkey's energy giant Tüpraş plans to invest $5 billion by 2035 and $10 billion in total by 2050 as part of its Strategic Transition Plan, the company announced on Nov. 24.