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Sustainability trends: 5 issues to watch in 2024

IBM Services

Many countries have committed to reaching net zero by 2050, aligning with the Paris Agreement’s goal to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius. trillion to the global economy by 2050. trillion to the global economy by 2050. Join the IBM Sustainability Community 1 Green transition creates $10.3T

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Renewable energy in action: Examples and use cases for fueling the future

IBM Services

As more countries, companies and individuals seek energy sources beyond fossil fuels, interest in renewable energy continues to rise. In fact, world-wide capacity for energy from solar, wind and other renewable sources increased by 50% in 2023. Biomass is sometimes considered a source of renewable energy. trillion in 2023.

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Local energy: a source of opportunity and resilience in the US energy transition

Capgemini

Local energy: a source of opportunity and resilience in the US energy transition Claire Gotham Jul 4, 2024 Facebook Linkedin As we begin to move away from fossil fuels, the electrification of the US economy will be essential. Electricity demand is now estimated to grow by 4.7% annual demand growth we’ve seen for the past decade.

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Renewable energy trends and developments powering a cleaner future

IBM Services

The agency predicts that by 2025, renewable energy will surpass coal to become the world’s top source of electricity. And by 2028, 68 countries will boast renewables as their main source of power. The expansion of the solar PV supply chain is enabling the manufacturing necessary to meet the demands of the growing industry.

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10 Countries Developing Green Industry for a More Profitable Tomorrow

Velocity Global

Eco-friendly governmental policies include promoting renewable energy sources, investing in low-emission transportation infrastructure, aligning tax structures with environmental goals, and more. Electric Vehicle (EV) Manufacturers: Korea aims to increase the number of EVs to 1.13 million by 2025, up from about 90,000 in 2020.

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Getting ready for artificial general intelligence with examples

IBM Services

Regardless, given the wide range of predictions for AGI’s arrival, anywhere from 2030 to 2050 and beyond, it’s crucial to manage expectations and begin by using the value of current AI applications. 46% of survey respondents in 2024 showed a preference for open source models. What are the types of AGI?

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Hydrogen – the future of automotive fuel

Capgemini

Our research (Capgemini Research Institute Report – Low-Carbon Hydrogen: A Path to a Greener Future ) suggests that a majority (64%) of E&U organizations are planning to invest in low-carbon hydrogen (or green hydrogen) initiatives by 2030; and 9 in 10 plan to do so by 2050. On average, 0.4%