A Pragmatic “Glide Path” for Coal Phase Out
Most countries are moving toward renewable energy and have defined – often timestamped – plans to phase down or phase out coal. These commitments reflect…
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Senior Alberta Officials Stalled Release of Coal Mine Pollution Science
This article was originally published by The Narwhal, an online magazine dedicated to covering the natural world in Canada. Sign up for their newsletter here. A government…
‘Defeat for Justice’: Ecuador to Pay Amazon-Polluting Chevron $220 Million
“A debt is not owed to Chevron. A debt is owed to the Amazonian families still waiting for truth, justice, and full reparation.” A US…
The Role of Energy in Kazakhstan: Challenges and Prospects
Kazakhstan, the largest economy in Central Asia, with its economic development plan and strategic document 2050, has actively developed economic and trade diplomacy, diversified foreign…
Energy Transition in the United States
Throughout history, humans have transitioned their energy sources to more efficient and cleaner forms. Much of this transition historically was either due to depletion of…
Fracking, Earthquakes and Impunity: The Recipe for a Sacrifice Zone in Argentina
Oil and gas frackers at the Vaca Muerta field must be held accountable for shaking the earth, argues seismologist Javier Grosso It has been more…
Serbia Adopts Just Energy Transition Plan Until 2030
This article was originally published by Balkan Green Energy News. Serbia now has a Just Energy Transition Plan until 2030. The document contains suggested measures…
New Environmental Licensing Will Build a Power Plant in the Cerrado and Demolish a School
Guilherme Cavalcanti, Agência Pública New licensing eases thermoelectric plant near Brasília, but a rural school stands in the way The most deforested biome in Brazil,…
The Role of Energy in the Kuwaiti Economy, Challenges, and Prospects
Geographically and geopolitically, Kuwait is a country that borders Iraq and Saudi Arabia on land and Iran on the Persian Gulf, and has rich oil…
The Gas is Always Greener on the EU Side
The scheme is tried and tested. First, a laudable objective is set; then, it is carefully explained, and everyone agrees. But once the law is…
Landmark Moment for Berlin’s Heating Transition: BTB Bids Farewell to Coal
On 20 March 2025, Berlin marked a major milestone in its energy transition. Blockheizkraftwerks- Träger- und Betreibergesellschaft mbH (BTB) – one of the city’s district…
Ozone pollution shrinks tropical forest growth
While the ozone layer in the atmosphere protects the earth from the sun’s radiation, at the ground level, ozone is a pollutant that reduces the…
Romania’s big bet on fossil gas proves a reckless gamble
Romania has hit the EU funds jackpot, securing significant amounts for fossil gas projects. However, implementation has been sluggish. More concerningly, these projects could delay…