Focus on Electricity
UK must build power infrastructure including pylons ‘at speed’, expert warns
To meet carbon targets, the UK must increase pylon infrastructure by fivefold for clean energy—even where people do not want it.
BASF receives funding approval for the construction of the world’s largest industrial heat pump for CO2-free steam generation
Heat pump will use waste heat from steam cracker for CO2-free steam production Greenhouse gas emissions from formic acid production at the Ludwigshafen...
Google signs nuclear power deal with startup Kairos
Google signs deal to get electricity from small nuclear reactors by Kairos Power to power AI, aiming for clean, reliable energy.
Going off grid is a financial win for some, but it’s a threat for poorer families and the environment
The Conversation: Grid defection can lead to 'utility death spirals,' which can disadvantage both lower-income households and the environment.
Alberta government proposing additional restrictions on wind and solar energy
Alberta government plans new wind and solar farm restrictions, raising concerns they prioritize renewables over environmental protection.
Pre-COP29 talks make progress on fair and ambitious climate finance deal
BAKU, 14 October 2024 – The Azerbaijan COP29 Presidency has concluded a week of intensive climate diplomacy in Baku to bridge divides and deliver...
Washington state’s landmark climate law hangs in the balance in November
A landmark Washington law cutting carbon emissions may be repealed by voters just two years after taking effect.
The renewable energy hidden in our wastewater ponds – here’s how it could work
New Zealand can meet energy and emissions goals by integrating biogas, floating solar, and heat recovery in wastewater systems.
