The physicist MV Ramana argues in his new book that, while we need low-carbon energy to address our climate crisis, those who argue that nuclear will be a major solution, because of their costs, safety concerns and time to scale up, nuclear is simply not the solution. Maya Goodfellow discusses his new book in an … Continue reading Nuclear is costly, risky and slow – why then do governments still champion it?
Category: clean energy
Energy in Demand News, September 1, 2024
EU taxonomy is a classification system that is a cornerstone of the EU’s sustainable finance framework. It defines the criteria for economic activities that are aligned with a net zero trajectory by 2050 and the broader environmental goals beyond climate. The taxonomy regulation entered into force on July 12th 2020. Its classification of what constitutes “green” … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, September 1, 2024
Innovation is key for our clean energy transition
Ellie Gabel writes on the Innovators Magazine website about the importance of innovation in our clean energy transition. How innovation can secure the future of clean energy The world has undergone a rapid transition to renewable energy in an attempt to reduce emissions and the impact of climate change. Solar power is at the … Continue reading Innovation is key for our clean energy transition
“Continuing to denigrate renewables, and capturing too much political attention, nuclear proponents achieve only one thing – slowing down the transition to renewables”
Jérôme Guillet provides an excellent article on his substack page, Jérôme à Paris, about the future of nuclear. As he writes, nuclear still works, but it is simply no longer competitive against available alternatives. What are your views? Why fans of nuclear are a problem today ... not because they will succeed, but because … Continue reading “Continuing to denigrate renewables, and capturing too much political attention, nuclear proponents achieve only one thing – slowing down the transition to renewables”
How developing countries can benefit as clean energy investment doubles globally
Global investment in clean energy is set to double the amount going to fossil fuels this year. But developing nations are largely being left out of the renewable energy transition. Michael Purton writes on the World Economic Forum website how developing countries can benefit from the investments. Clean energy investment is set to double … Continue reading How developing countries can benefit as clean energy investment doubles globally
Energy in Demand News, July 28, 2024
A task force convened by the UN secretary-general has criticised the use of carbon credits to offset emissions outside of state-regulated schemes. The Financial Times (behind a paywall) reports that the task force’s draft report opposes companies using credits “to cancel out their carbon dioxide footprint, putting it on a collision course with big oil … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, July 28, 2024
Climate friendly Paris Olympic Games focused on low carbon, repurposed construction
Ciaran Varley and Dave Lockwood write on the Guardian website how the Paris Olympics are doing their best to be the greenest ever. EiD did an earlier post on the Paris Olympics in April that gives more background. Recycled bottle tops and tables made from shuttlecocks - the greenest Olympics? The organising committee of … Continue reading Climate friendly Paris Olympic Games focused on low carbon, repurposed construction
Energy in Demand News, July 21, 2024
The energy transition is proving to be quite a challenge. This week, the New York Times (behind a paywall) wondered why the oil industry is booming. High prices and growing demand have helped US oil producers take in record profits despite global efforts to spur greater use of renewable energy and electric cars. The article … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, July 21, 2024
Is there a future for hydrogen?
Matt Oliver writes on the Telegraph website that hopes of a seamless transition to green hydrogen are crashing into economic reality. What are your views? How the West’s ‘absurd’ bet on hydrogen imploded Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest has been on something of a journey in recent years. The Australian billionaire, best known for making his … Continue reading Is there a future for hydrogen?
Energy in Demand News, July 14, 2024
Despite growing at an unprecedented rate last year, renewable energy sources are still not being deployed quickly enough to put the world on track to meet an international goal of tripling renewables by 2030, new data shows. According to figures published on Thursday by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), renewables are the fastest-growing source … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, July 14, 2024
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