The wine industry has always been concerned about the soil and the climate. Not every country can have a successful industry. There are many factors involved in creating the right environment. But, when those conditions change and are expected to change even more, there is too much at stake to simply accept the change. David … Continue reading Even the wine industry is looking at innovative approaches to battle climate change
Canadians active in a global competition to create technology that converts CO2 into valuable products
Many argue that innovation is key to us addressing the global climate challenge. Laura Kane from the Canadian Press writes on the Globe and Mail website about the activities of Canadian scientists to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in their participation in a global competition. Canadian scientists turn carbon-dioxide emissions into useful products What if … Continue reading Canadians active in a global competition to create technology that converts CO2 into valuable products
Large corporations are becoming one of the most powerful advocates for clean energy in the US
Undoubtedly, to have a successful sustainable energy strategy, all stakeholders must rise to the occasion. Julia Pyper writes on the Greentech Media website that a recent report shows that large corporations are indeed doing that. Given the concerns that sustainable energy may be a lower priority in the new Washington administration, this is welcome news. … Continue reading Large corporations are becoming one of the most powerful advocates for clean energy in the US
Energy advice under the microscope
It is encouraging that there is increasing focus on the role and importance of the consumer in our sustainable energy strategies. Last November the European Commission published its consumer-centred clean energy policy package that proposes how to revise the current policy package to help meet our long-term energy and climate goals. Since then, there has … Continue reading Energy advice under the microscope
Burning oil and gas in offshore power stations to lower emissions
It is always worth considering the wide range of options. Tom Baxter, a Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering, University of Aberdeen, explains in an article in The Conversation, that it is possible to use the energy from fossil fuels offshore without even bringing them to the surface. What do you think? How to burn … Continue reading Burning oil and gas in offshore power stations to lower emissions
Tesla’s “Gigafactory” will produce 35 GWh/year of lithium-ion battery cells annually
The energy storage business has shown significant progress in recent years. Lorraine Chow writes on the Ecowatch website about a project of Tesla and Panasonic to “accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy through increasingly affordable electric vehicles in addition to renewable energy generation and storage.” Tesla Flips Switch on Gigafactory to Accelerate World's … Continue reading Tesla’s “Gigafactory” will produce 35 GWh/year of lithium-ion battery cells annually
Will carbon capture and storage finally live up to its expectations?
For many years we have been hearing how CCS will play a key – if not the key – role in our energy transition. It has never lived up to its billing, with very few demonstrations showing significant progress. Roger Harrabin writes in The Guardian about a breakthrough made in India. Indian firm makes … Continue reading Will carbon capture and storage finally live up to its expectations?
New report shows that costs of renewable energy technologies are plummeting
Deploying renewable energy technologies is a key element of our low carbon energy strategies. There have been cost concerns but those costs are now coming down rapidly. Tareq Haddad writes on the International Business Times website about a recent report by the World Economic Forum that shows the gains that have recently been made and … Continue reading New report shows that costs of renewable energy technologies are plummeting
Lessons to learn from China’s growing use of renewable energy
It is always good when someone writes about the lessons learned from experience in one sector or one country. James Taylor, president of the Spark of Freedom Foundation, writes a good article on the Forbes website about some of the reasons why China is doing so well in deploying renewable energy. Five Secrets To … Continue reading Lessons to learn from China’s growing use of renewable energy
Offshore wind power playing important role but still needs long-term policy support from government
The potential for using offshore wind power in Europe is significant and increasingly it is being exploited. Greg Bruno writes on The National website from the UAE about the progress being made but the words of caution from many of the largest energy companies that “commitment is only possible with a stable, long-term market for … Continue reading Offshore wind power playing important role but still needs long-term policy support from government
Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen 