Politics for greater energy efficiency
A study of economics experts at German-speaking institutions indicated that there is a low level of support for a price cap on gas and electricity as a relief tool against …
German economists are skeptical of the cap on energy and gas prices Read More
An Oxford University study estimates that the global transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy could save $12tn by 2050. The analysis found that it was unrealistic to assume that …
Replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy could save the globe as much as $12 trillion by 2050 Read More
From the pandemic caused by the COVID-19 virus and disturbances to supply chains to soaring inflation and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, governments and corporations across the globe are …
Gas or renewables? With the world in an unprecedented energy crisis, everyone is searching for solutions Read More
The cost of generating renewable energy from solar and wind has dropped dramatically over the years, and it is currently similar, if not cheaper, than energy generated from fossil fuels. …
The Solution to the Renewable Energy Storage Problem Read More
Mercedes, BMW, and Volkswagen are looking for alternatives to fossil fuels as gas and oil prices skyrocket amid the fear of a Russian oil and gas embargo. It is becoming …
German automakers face an uphill battle in their efforts to go green Read More
Due to “chaotic” supply chains and increasing costs, wind and solar power prices have climbed by 30 percent in major international markets over the last year. It’s impacted everything from …
Renewable energy costs skyrocket as the Ukraine conflict serves as the sector’s “final straw.” Read More
In a major new pledge made at Cop26, twenty-four nations and a group of top car manufacturers agreed to ending the age of fossil-fuel driven cars by 2040 “or before.” …
COP26: Car manufacturers agree to phase out the sale of fossil-fuel vehicles by 2040 Read More
Deals reached at the Climate Summit signal a move away from fossil fuels. Inconsistent deadlines for phasing out coal and conditions for supporting overseas fossil fuel projects limit optimism about …
COP26: The End of coal is near Read More
At climate meetings in Glasgow, Scotland, coal and money collide as a mix of private- and public-sector funding solutions are announced to help put an end to the world’s most …
As the focus of climate negotiations shifts to economics, coal money is dwindling Read More
The Morrison government’s zero emission goal may have been unclear and based on the advent of unnamed and untested technological breakthroughs. But it did disclose one thing: the Coalition has …
To help speed up the energy transition, Australia is relying on “ultra-low cost” solar of $15/MWh Read More