The road to low-carbon concrete
By M. Mitchell Waldrop For thousands of years, humanity has had a love affair with cement and concrete. But now, industry groups and researchers are…
Our US$10 trillion global energy bill dwarfs what’s needed to limit global heating
The world’s energy bill for 2022 is set to be the highest ever, topping US$10 trillion (£8.3 trillion). This is the total price paid for…
Salt and a battery – smashing the limits of power storage
We have all been there. The rectangular icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen turns red and flashes to indicate you’re almost out…
The fight against deadly soot
The health risks from tiny airborne particulate matter may soon face stricter federal regulation. But improving air quality remains a complex challenge. This September a…
Hopeful signs of climate culture shift at COP27
This month, the United Nations hosted its annual “Conference of the Parties” (COP) in Egypt to discuss how to move the global community forward in…
Sustainable district heating gives hope to the Romanian city of Motru
It’s not often that a town in a coal dependent region leaps to a fully renewable district heating system. Sometimes it is not even technically…
Looking backward to move forward: sustainable alternatives to automobiles
Imagine a future where private automobiles have gone the way of the horse and buggy. For everyday trips, you hop on and off community-owned bikes…
Copper lock
Decarbonisation. Solar. Wind. Green hydrogen. Electric cars. Energy storage. The main keywords of EU energy policies are the same as the USA, China, India, Brazil…
Commodity bonds as a development tool
Bonds with fuel pellets as the commodity are a surprisingly good example, but that is the finale of this item. First, the intro: Commodity bonds…
The role of coal power in China’s energy transition
China is the leader and continues to lead the world in renewable energy, especially wind and solar installation. According to the China Electricity Council (CEC),…
New routes for hydrogen storage
Hydrogen is the primary candidate to take on the long-term role of energy storage in a system that relies heavily on non-programmable renewable sources such…
Rossdale Power Plant
The Rossdale Power Plant is one of the most important pieces of industrial heritage in Alberta (Canada). Power was first generated on the site in…
Fossil Fuel Resources at Center Of African Energy Debate
Mozambique’s burgeoning methane gas export industry shows the consequences of industrialized nations’ failure to fund developing countries’ expansion of renewable energy, Bloomberg reports. Only one-third…