Why hydrogen could be the future of green energy
From the way we power and heat our homes to the fuel we use in our vehicles, the energy sources on which we depend release harmful carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
From the way we power and heat our homes to the fuel we use in our vehicles, the energy sources on which we depend release harmful carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
How do we transition from fossil fuels—and can we do it smoothly? How can we ensure access to modern energy and electricity for all in the transition? What types of policies will it take ...
Tsunamis of innovation, anxiety, and opportunity are now washing over the world’s energy system. New technologies have transformed the global markets for oil and gas. The United States is...
Even with most of the world agreeing on the goals set forward in Paris, it is less clear what staying below 2°C looks like. On a very basic level, we know we need to move to a lower carbo...
The ‘energy revolution’ is profoundly transforming the electricity industry worldwide, at an ever-increasing pace. This process is attracting a lot of attention from industry, policymaker...
Coordinated public sector support once kickstarted the technologies, business practices and markets needed for a clean, prosperous and secure low-carbon energy future.
Over 10% of the world’s population lives on islands. Islands showcase amazing biodiversity and provide unique economic value as hubs of international trade. Some of the world’s most dense...
As urbanization increases – an additional 2.5 billion people will live in cities by 2050 – cities and suburbs will undergo significant transformations to create sustainable living conditi...
Despite its relative wealth, more than 50 million people across the EU live in ‘fuel poverty’. In the UK alone, five million adults – roughly 10% of the population – have never used the i...
This is the second blog in Philip New’s series on energy. The first blog: Hot showers, warm drinks and heating - let's talk about energy the way consumers do is here.
As the world necessarily transitions to a low emission future to mitigate our impacts on the climate, employment in solar and wind is exploding, generating jobs 2.5 times faster than foss...
Energy companies have traditionally seen their energy consumers as little more than a demand function. Energy users were a predictable input to forecast energy supply, which was determine...
The price of solar power has fallen dramatically in the past four decades. This wonderful development has empowered individuals to install solar panels in their homes and produce their ow...
Saudi Arabia has achieved much of its past economic success on the back of endowments of natural resources, particularly oil and gas. Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 reflects a clear recogniti...
What would a US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement mean for the emissions that cause climate warming?