Poland, host of the upcoming COP24 climate conference, has long had a love affair with coal. Can it say goodbye and commit to renewables? Irene Banos Ruiz discusses these transition issues in an article from Deutsche Welle. Can Poland end its toxic relationship with coal? Poland's love affair with coal goes way back. For … Continue reading Looking at Poland’s energy transition
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As pollution from coal continues to warm the climate and kill tens of thousands of Americans per year, delaying the inevitable comes at a heavy cost for us all
The Trump administration wants the US to embrace coal again. You see other countries – some in Europe – quite positive about coal. Daniel Cohan, Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering at Rice University explains in an article on The Conversation website that coal simply is not competitive when the true costs are factored in. Do … Continue reading As pollution from coal continues to warm the climate and kill tens of thousands of Americans per year, delaying the inevitable comes at a heavy cost for us all
Fears that new mining operations in the north east of South Africa could threaten communities, tourism and the environment
Plans to resume coal mining operations at a Unesco World Heritage Site in South Africa area raising many issues about sustainability. Llewellyn Leonard, Professor Environmental Science at the University of South Africa discusses many of the issues in an article on The Conversation website. Why there’s resistance to coal mining at a world heritage … Continue reading Fears that new mining operations in the north east of South Africa could threaten communities, tourism and the environment
Government-appointed commission is to take responsibility for planning the Germany’s exit from coal
No one said the energy transition would be easy. Germany, which has taken many steps forward in its low-carbon energy transition, still has much to do. No other country burns as much lignite as Germany. The government has appointed 31 individuals, including trade unionists, employers, scientists, environmentalists and people who live in areas where coal … Continue reading Government-appointed commission is to take responsibility for planning the Germany’s exit from coal
Some setbacks in China’s transition away from coal
Northern countries in Europe and North America have had their own issues to deal with in the transition away from coal. It is far from simple. Steven Lee Myers writes in the New York Times about some of the issues dogging the transition in China. In China’s Coal Country, a Ban Brings Blue Skies … Continue reading Some setbacks in China’s transition away from coal
Energy transition in China shows way forward to reduce dependence on coal
Leanna Garfield writes on the Business Insider website about a new megaproject in China that will significantly reduce its use of coal. China’s latest energy megaproject shows that coal really is on the way out China has some of the worst air pollution in the world. In several cities, thick layers of smog are … Continue reading Energy transition in China shows way forward to reduce dependence on coal
The energy transition in Africa has some concerns
We have read many articles recently about the deployment of renewable energy technologies in Africa but we also have to appreciate that countries such as China are investing heavily in coal plants. David Obura, Adjunct Fellow from the University of Queensland, writes about concerns about the overall environmental impact. The environmental impact of a … Continue reading The energy transition in Africa has some concerns
Sustainable energy transition developments in conservative county in Virginia
While the Trump Administration is doing what it can to promote coal over more sustainable options, it is encouraging to read this editorial on the Roanoke Times website. Read it carefully. It is impressive what is going on throughout the US. Editorial: Here's the real war on coal The Botetourt County School Board recently … Continue reading Sustainable energy transition developments in conservative county in Virginia
Analysis based on “pure fantasy” to compare coal and renewable energy costs
Australia, a major resource producer, has been struggling to determine its future path in a sustainable energy future. Giles Parkinson writes on the reneweconomy website that the battle continues over the estimated future costs between coal and renewable energy. No doubt we have not heard the end of this. No one said the transition would … Continue reading Analysis based on “pure fantasy” to compare coal and renewable energy costs
Reviewing Germany’s efforts to reduce dependence on coal
Everyone is watching the efforts underway in Germany to move to a low carbon economy. Irene Banos Ruiz writes on the Deutsche Welle website about the challenges to move away from using coal. How far is Germany from a complete coal exit? Germany's ambitious greenhouse gas reduction plans are facing a major obstacle: an … Continue reading Reviewing Germany’s efforts to reduce dependence on coal
