When a country or a region has been highly dependent on fossil fuel industries as a major economic driver, it is difficult to evolve into a sustainable energy approach. But, as we know, it is necessary and, really, essential if we are to achieve a low carbon transition. Coral Davenport writes a good post in … Continue reading Impact of the energy transition in Wyoming
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The energy transition cannot be resisted but it could be a source of some of the greatest political instability
It is always good to have different perspectives on the dynamics in the energy sector. While recognising that the energy transition is underway, Nick Butler writes in the Financial Times that there could be some disruptions that make the path a bit bumpy. Let us know your views. Don’t count on an orderly transition … Continue reading The energy transition cannot be resisted but it could be a source of some of the greatest political instability
Is there really a role for nuclear in the low-carbon energy transition?
Nuclear energy still raises controversies, understandably. Diane Cardwell describes the level of support in a recent article in the New York Times. What are your views? Nuclear Plants, Despite Safety Concerns, Gain Support as Clean Energy Sources Just a few years ago, the United States seemed poised to say farewell to nuclear energy. No … Continue reading Is there really a role for nuclear in the low-carbon energy transition?
The transition to a new energy economy is happening
Paul Ebert, global director, new energy at Advisian and co-author of The New Energy Future: the global transition, writes in The Guardian that even in Australia the energy transition is underway. He argues that those that do not keep pace with change are bound to lose out. The clean energy economy is coming – … Continue reading The transition to a new energy economy is happening
The evolving energy transition
In the few years that EiD has been providing you information on sustainable energy issues, it has never been quoted in the New York Times until this week. This is a pleasant surprise and hopefully there will be more in the future. Andrew C. Revkin writes a blog on the New York Times Dot Earth … Continue reading The evolving energy transition
Oil price collapse brings some unfortunate results
We all welcome the energy transition but that transition can bring some unexpected results. While the international community is by and large doing everything possible to minimise the damage to vulnerable countries in developing countries, one aspect that we did not always think about was the loss of earnings to these countries – from remittances. … Continue reading Oil price collapse brings some unfortunate results
The controversies around energy companies sponsoring cultural events
Oil companies have a long tradition of sponsoring cultural events. In this energy tradition, however, there is growing concern that this should stop, given we are doing all possible to address climate change. Nick Butler provides a good blog in the Financial Times that argues that such sponsorship should be accepted. What are your views? … Continue reading The controversies around energy companies sponsoring cultural events
Using drones in the energy transition
We are always looking for innovate ways to use new technology. Increasingly, drones are being used for a variety of civilian purposes and their use has expanded almost exponentially recently. Christopher Hope writes in The Telegraph about the use of drones to even help in obtaining consent for windfarms. Next we will see them used … Continue reading Using drones in the energy transition
The fossil fuel industry in the wake of the recent global climate change agreement
The Commodities Now website has published an interesting article on what the oil and gas firms now need to do to adapt to the transition to a low carbon economy. What do you think? New Energy Futures: transforming the oil and gas industry to meet future challenges Oil and gas firms need to expand … Continue reading The fossil fuel industry in the wake of the recent global climate change agreement
Germany’s energy transition and the concerns about extra transmission lines
There is increased realisation that simply adding solar or wind power to the grid isn’t enough. Often the grid needs expanding to deal with the new load. Maggie Koerth-Baker writes a good article in the New York Times about the issues that arise and how Germany is dealing with them. Change Isn’t as Easy … Continue reading Germany’s energy transition and the concerns about extra transmission lines
