Fear and Fossil Fuels in Romania
A draft law supported by thirty members of the Parliament, aims to roll back Romania’s coal phase out and, at the same time, delivers a…
Google’s Response to an Iowa County’s New Data Center Requirements? Annex the Land.
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Limiting Warming to 2C Is ‘Crucial’ to Protect Pristine Antarctic Peninsula
Keeping global warming to less than 2C above pre-industrial temperatures is “crucial” for limiting damage to the Antarctic Peninsula’s unique ecosystems, according to a new…
Papan
How does a forgotten town live with the ruins of industry? In the hills of Perak (Malaysia), a short drive from Ipoh, the village of…
Energy Transition in the Persian Gulf Region: Opportunities and Challenges
The countries of the Persian Gulf region, including Iran, Iraq, and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the…
Wars, Energy and lessons not learned
Conflicts accelerate structural change in the energy field. Half a century ago, it was Israel against Egypt; today, it’s Russia against Ukraine and, again, Israel…
The Many Colors of Hydrogen
Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe. It is estimated that hydrogen makes up ~75% of the mass in the universe. It is…
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…
A Concrete Revolution
It is the material that symbolises modernity: ubiquitous, durable, and affordable. However, it is also one of the most polluting materials in the world. A…
Heal the Pain, Kill the Planet
Various illnesses and other health dysfunctions are costly personally and ecologically. Health disorders cause discomfort, pain, suffering, and can lead to expensive medical bills. Ecologically,…
Dynamic by Nature, Stagnant by Policy (The Urgent Need for Wetland Conservation)
“Stagnant water rots,” goes a Korean proverb; what doesn’t move withers eventually. Although wetlands are commonly associated with stagnant water, the truth is quite the…
The Clean Energy Transition at the Salton Sea
California holds vast stores of lithium. But mining projects stir debate over environmental costs and economic benefits. For decades, a global transition has been underway:…
Why Cities Need More than Just Air Conditioning for Extreme Heat
Cities around the world are facing more frequent and intense bouts of extreme heat, leading to an increasing focus on the use of air conditioning…