Reddit Shares By John Quiggin, The University of Queensland | – We use energy in everything we do, but few of us understand it properly. Much of the time this doesn’t matter. We can flick a light switch or turn the ignition key in a car, knowing the technology will work whether we understand it … Read more
Rishi Sunak is facing mounting criticism for putting politics above the fight against climate change, amid clear signs that ministers are backtracking on plans to allow more onshore windfarms in England before a general election. The Observer understands that a much-vaunted government consultation on ending what has in effect been a ban on new onshore … Read more
Renewable Energy and Cleaner Transport: Egypt Updates its Climate Commitments The government of Egypt announced the second update of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) on Monday, 26 June, reflecting its heightened climate action ambitions. The latest NDC — climate action commitments outlined by the government — revealed the country’s revised plans for transitioning towards low-carbon … Read more
A Swiss startup is using reclaimed wind turbine blades instead of metal beams as horizontal supports for solar panels. Solar panels, meet wind turbine blades Founded in 2022, Turn2Sun is based in Neuchâtel and calls its use of second-life wind turbine blades to support solar panels “Blade2Sun.” The company explains , “The strength of the … Read more
Unleashing the Power of Decentralization: How Energy Blockchain is Fueling the Green Energy Revolution The green energy revolution is gaining momentum globally, driven by the urgent need to combat climate change and reduce carbon emissions. One of the most transformative technologies fueling this revolution is the energy blockchain, a digital ledger technology that is empowering … Read more
The $1.2 trillion in clean energy and infrastructure spending measures pushed by President Joe Biden over the past three years is paying off in more manufacturing and energy jobs in America, especially across the “battery belt” in the Southeast, where new electric vehicle and battery plants are being built, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said … Read more
China is shoring up its position as the world leader in renewable power and potentially outpacing its own ambitious energy targets, a report has found. China is set to double its capacity and produce 1,200 gigawatts of energy through wind and solar power by 2025, reaching its 2030 goal five years ahead of time, according … Read more
Cows at a Tulare County farm that collects their manure to be placed into an anaerobic digester that captures methane that would otherwise be emitted into the atmosphere. Ray Brewer claimed he could turn cow manure into green energy, and he took in millions of dollars from investors hoping to cash in. Federal prosecutors say … Read more
EV charging station network is among Biden administration’s green energy ambitionsEnergy Secretary Jennifer Granholm is traveling across the Southeast to promote the Biden administration’s plans for green energy, including building a network of charging stations for electric cars. Energy EV charging station network is among Biden administration’s green energy ambitions EV charging station network is … Read more
Adoption of green technologies and improvements in energy efficiency can help firms reduce operating expenses, improve profit margins and employees’ produc tivity. In the recovery after the unprecedented COVID-19 shock and the context of high energy prices, European businesses have the opportunity to jump on a recovery path consistent with the net-zero targets through the … Read more