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…
Biodegradable Plastics: Help or Hype?
This story was originally published by The Revelator. Subscribe to their newsletter. November 10, 2025 – by Melissa Gaskill Plastic pollution is poisoning the planet….
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…
Water Companies Have Borrowed Over £10bn in ‘Green’ Bonds
England’s troubled water sector has borrowed billions for environmental improvements while leaks and pollution incidents soared. England’s water industry has borrowed billions of pounds in…
Sweden’s Mining Industry is Threatening the Indigenous Sami People’s Way of Life
Georgia de Leeuw, Resercher, Lund University This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. “There is so…
What Next for the Global Governance of Critical Minerals?
The COP30 climate summit has brought these minerals, and China’s central role, to the fore of just transition debates Within the span of three November…