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Cutting Carbon Emissions On The US Power Grid
An online model enables users to calculate the least-cost strategy for a specific regional grid under various assumptions;…
Do We Want A Wind Farm Outside Our Window? What Australians Think About The Net Zero Transition
Bill Mead, Unsplash, CC BY Lucy Richardson, Monash University and Ella Healy, Monash University A paradox lies at…
Sustainability. Hey Days Come In Many Ways.
Sustainability projects encompass a wide range of initiatives aimed at promoting environmental, social, and economic health and well-being.…
Why Decoupling Economic Growth From Emissions Is The Key Net-Zero Mindset Shift
Harness digital transformation to grow your business while lowering emissions. One of the biggest mental obstacles to adopting…
Renewables Now Generate More Of Britain’s Electricity Than Fossil Fuels – But What Happens Next?
David Falconer / Shutterstock Will de Freitas, The Conversation At the start of 2016, in an article noting…
Why The COP28 Climate Summit Mattered, And What To Watch For In 2024
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and his Chinese counterpart, Xie Zhenhua, had front-row seats at…
Making Solar Energy More Accessible
A new platform supports users in the process of installing and crowdfunding their solar panels. Take the example…
AI Meets Climate: MIT Energy And Climate Hack 2023
The Energy and Climate Hack presented opportunities for students and companies to collaborate and develop innovative solutions. Johnathon…
Using Air And Water To Create A Clean And Efficient Energy Storage System
A new system combines heat/cold generation and electricity storage with the help of compressed air tanks, making green…
Electrification May Cut European Household Energy Bills In Half
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. After 300 years of hydrocarbons driving the…
New Tools Are Available To Help Reduce The Energy That AI Models Devour
Amid the race to make AI bigger and better, Lincoln Laboratory is developing ways to reduce power, train…
Study Suggests Energy-Efficient Route To Capturing And Converting CO2
The findings, based on a single electrochemical process, could help cut emissions from the hardest-to-decarbonize industries, such as…
Should We Be Treating Fossil Fuels Like Tobacco?
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. Fossil fuel divestment efforts could…
Europe’s Green Energy Transition Is Gaining Momentum
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. “We’re on the eve of…
Direct Lithium Extraction Poised To Boost Production For Batteries
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. Lithium is a key ingredient…
5 ways fusion energy can change the world for the better
Commercial fusion energy has been making headlines since scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California achieved…
Ukraine Crisis Expected to Speed Up Shift to Renewables
According to the International Energy Agency, the war in Ukraine will be a factor in a quicker transition to…
The Most Used Energy Sources in Europe
Much of Europe has set itself the goal of switching away from heavily polluting fossil fuels and towards…
Top 4 Reasons For Going Solar
According to the Department of Energy’s Solar Futures Study, solar power could account for up to 40% of the United…
Renewable energy could power the world by 2050. Here’s what that future might look like
It’s possible to switch to a fully sustainable global energy landscape within the next 30 years, according to…
6 Ways Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Can Help Transition to Clean Energy
What makes hydrogen fuels “clean”? How can they help reduce emissions? Here are the answers. While energy is…
These 5 global cities are leading the charge to a renewable future
A billion people live in a city with renewable energy targets or policies. Cities contribute three-quarters of CO2…
A Five Minute Guide To Zero Net Energy In Buildings
With the fast pace that the world is developing, the amount of physical infrastructures is bound to increase.…
How to Compare Electricity Providers in New South Wales
No one wants to pay more for electricity than they have to, which is why it’s in your…
Solar Panel Price Guide to Keep Handy When Installing New Panels
A solar panel is a device that absorbs energy from the sun’s rays and converts it into electricity.…
Electric Delivery Vehicle Emissions Depend On Charging
A study shows that when, where, and how electric delivery fleet vehicles are charged can greatly affect their…
Cities Are At The Heart Of Our Journey To Net Zero. Here’s Why
The world is at a critical juncture. Never has there been a moment where businesses, energy consumers and…
How To Be More Energy Efficient During Winter
For countries with colder climates, winter is synonymous with high energy consumption as people try to keep their…
Tips For Calculating Your Solar Power Needs
Investing in a solar system is one of the smarts solutions for homeowners today. The latest type of…
What You Should Know About Solar Energy
After years and years of numerous political debates, whether solar energy is beneficial or not, people have finally…
States Moving Toward Clean Energy
The U.S. officially removed themselves from the Paris Agreement on Nov. 4, an international coalition aimed at strengthening the global…
6 Cities That Rank High When It Comes To Electricity Consumption
For decades now we have become increasingly aware of the levels of our electricity consumption as our lives…
Google’s Third Decade Of Climate Action: Realizing A Carbon-Free Future
A few years ago flooding devastated Chennai, where I grew up. Seeing the images of the city—which had…
How To Conserve Energy In Your Warehouse
Warehouses are huge, breathing beasts that have their workforce as their heartbeat. On the surface it may seem…
7 Benefits Of LED Lighting You Should Know
Did you know that LED lights have been around since 1962? Back then, you’d only find them in circuit…
The Reign Of Fossil Fuels Must End — This Energy Source Can Potentially Kick It Out
Fossil fuels had driven the growth that was observed in the Industrial Revolution. Even today fossil fuels like…
The Economic Burden Of Air Pollution
Fossil fuels are the most commonly used form of energy. As of 2019, 81% of the energy used…
To Achieve Net-Zero Carbon Cities And Buildings We Need Systemic Efficiency
We cannot solve climate change without transforming our cities and buildings. This requires massive efforts from the private…
The Squaring Truth About Circular Economies
The concept of a circular economy has been steadily gaining momentum as of recent years. While on the…
A Vision For A Sustainable Battery Value Chain In 2030
The development of the battery value chain is of great interest since it has significant economic value and…
How Smart Cities Can Help Your Business
The world is changing. The place that previous generations grew up in – and even our own –…
Energy Resilience In A Connected World
In a rapidly developing, technology-driven world that we live in, every system in our society relies on energy…
How To Use Renewable Energy In Your Home
Not only can renewable energy have a positive effect on the environment, it can also help cut down…
How Superior Renewable Energy Storage Could Cut Down Emissions In The US
America’s electricity generation is heavily dependent on coal and natural gas, both of which contribute to the already…
How Cheap Must Batteries Get For Renewables To Compete With Fossil Fuels?
While solar and wind power are rapidly becoming cost-competitive with fossil fuels in areas with lots of sun…
These Are The Meta-Trends Shaping The Future (At Breakneck Speed)
Life is pretty different now than it was 20 years ago, or even 10 years ago. It’s sort…
America’s Shift From Coal To Renewable Energy
America taking the sustainable route is paying off. The Guardian reports that renewable sources have surpassed coal in…
How To Make Your Business More Efficient
One of the most common buzzwords in the world of business is efficiency. It’ll drive the profits you…
Neil deGrasse Tyson: We Can Use Hurricanes To Power The Cities Of Tomorrow
Astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson is tired of how people deal with hurricanes and wants scientists to look into…
The Market Will Give Us Cleaner Energy, If We Let It
Market forces are giving Americans cheaper, cleaner energy. We would all be best served to let those forces…