The Long and Winding Road of Decarbonization
The goal of climate neutrality by 2050 is still far, too far away. A brief reflection on the obstacle course we are facing today. The…
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Southeast Asia’s Mineral Boom for Renewable Energy Sparks Social Unrest
Global Witness warns that mining for green energy is fuelling conflict and human rights abuses in Asia and elsewhere, urging tougher standards and protections Mining…
Green hydrogen could be a game changer by displacing fossil fuels – we just need the price to come down
As the global economy moves away from fossil fuels, green hydrogen could be critical to achieving a zero-carbon world by 2050. Green hydrogen offers a…
Wanted (by Scientists): Dead Birds and Bats, Felled by Renewables
“This is one of the least smelly carcasses,” said Todd Katzner, peering over his lab manager’s shoulder as she sliced a bit of flesh from…
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…
Dam Accounting: Taking Stock of Methane Emissions From Reservoirs
Mounting studies highlight greenhouse gas emissions from reservoirs, and now a coalition of environmental groups has called for regulatory action. This month regulators greenlighted a…
Building just and prosperous zero-carbon regions
Australian and international research highlights key success factors for accelerating just and well-managed regional energy transitions An increasingly large majority of Australians – apparently even…
Green resources, reuse and recycling are key to cleaner e-car batteries
The shift to electric cars is crucial for cutting transport emissions. But the skyrocketing demand for e-cars has triggered growing concerns about their batteries’ environmental…
Floating solar panels on 1% of reservoirs ‘could double’ Africa’s hydropower capacity
Solar panels floating on the lakes formed by Africa’s hydropower dams could be a major new source of power, according to a new study. If…
Geothermal: the underground renewable energy source that says it can power Europe
Large-scale geothermal energy has long been constrained to volcanic areas where heat can easily be captured and turned into electricity. Today, breakthroughs in drilling techniques…
The green and the black
As the profound global impact of Covid-19 continues to unfold, those whose job it is to forecast the future have had to scramble for their…
Power-to-X and energy from Patagonia: does it make sense?
It is often said that every day is a school day, and I certainly learned some lessons from a webinar on 12 November featuring speakers…
A solution to engineering energy-saving smart materials
Dr Mohammad Taha It is estimated that between 40-60 per cent of energy usage in buildings is due to climate control, including air conditioning and…