In an article on The Conversation website, Ankur Gupta, Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder discusses what it takes to make better energy storage devices. Understanding how ions flow in and out of the tiniest pores promises better energy storage devices Modern life relies on electricity and electrical devices, … Continue reading Understanding how to make better energy storage devices
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New way to recycle cement from demolished concrete buildings
In an article on the BBC News website, Justin Rowlatt discusses a new way to recycle cement and massively reduce its carbon footprint. What are your views? UK breakthrough could slash emissions from cement Scientists say they've found a way to recycle cement from demolished concrete buildings. Cement is the modern world's most common … Continue reading New way to recycle cement from demolished concrete buildings
“Misinformation about climate science that has sowed uncertainty”
In an article on The Conversation website, Gordon McBean, Professor Emeritus, Department of Geography and Environment, Western University in Canada writes about the misinformation from the oil and gas industry that is continuing to have a negative impact on effectively addressing climate change. The oil and gas industry has been lying about global warming … Continue reading “Misinformation about climate science that has sowed uncertainty”
Ships are continuing to discharge huge quantities of air pollutants at ports
Ships calling at the UK’s most-polluted ports produce more nitrogen oxides than all the cars registered in the same cities or regions, analysis has shown. In an article on the Guardian website, Gwyn Topham discusses recent developments. Ships in some UK port cities create more air pollution than cars Ships calling at the UK’s … Continue reading Ships are continuing to discharge huge quantities of air pollutants at ports
The latest victims of the culture wars in America: woke white goods
Emma Beddington writes on the Guardian website about the latest victim of cultural wars in America. Apparently, energy efficiency and lower electricity bills are unAmerican. What are your views? Free the fridges! Make dishwashers great again! US conservatives have odd priorities If you’ve ever wished your dishwasher used more water, or found your fridge … Continue reading The latest victims of the culture wars in America: woke white goods
Energy in Demand News, May 12, 2024
In the energy transition governments have been losing fuel duties in the shift away from combustion engines. The Financial Times (behind a paywall) writes that, globally, policymakers are imposing new taxes on electric vehicles because last year there was a drop in receipts of $10 billion. The net loss is projected to rise to $110 … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, May 12, 2024
The world’s largest carbon-capture plant just switched on
After decades of hype and doubt, giant factories that can pull thousands of tonnes of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere are starting to spin up. Experts say we’ll need carbon capture to offset stubborn emissions that can’t easily be cut with existing green technology. In an article on the CNN website, Laura Paddison discusses … Continue reading The world’s largest carbon-capture plant just switched on
An important threat to the EU’s ecological and energy transition comes from the alarming number of Chinese and US companies moving into the EU power sector
In an article on The Conversation website, Carine Sebi, Professeure associée et coordinatrice de la chaire « Energy for Society », Grenoble École de Management (GEM) and Patrick Criqui, Directeur de recherche émérite au CNRS, économiste de l’énergie, Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) write about the influence American and Chinese companies are having in the EU. … Continue reading An important threat to the EU’s ecological and energy transition comes from the alarming number of Chinese and US companies moving into the EU power sector
Energy in Demand News, May 5, 2024
A three year US congressional investigation finds that the world’s largest oil groups had privately acknowledged for decades that burning fossil fuels causes climate change. The findings followed a three-year probe that unearthed internal documents from the major energy companies with evidence of concerted campaigns “to confuse and mislead the public while working unceasingly to … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, May 5, 2024
Expected impact of the EU Net-Zero Industry Act
The EU’s Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) will have little impact on Europe’s target to produce more technologies needed for the energy transition, experts argue that a new large-scale initiative was necessary after the EU elections. Jonathan Packroff discusses what the experts said in an article on the Euractiv website. Europe’s net-zero industry law will … Continue reading Expected impact of the EU Net-Zero Industry Act
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