Perspectives
A curated collection of research reports, in-depth analysis, critical insights and opinion articles from the spectrum of voices engaged in the global energy transition.
Multilateral development bank climate finance: The good, bad and the urgent
MDBs delivered a record $125B in climate finance in 2023, but adaptation funds lag; reforms and concessionality remain crucial.
COP29 president faces pressure over LSE climate academic detained in Azerbaijan
COP29 faces scrutiny as academics urge Azerbaijan to release detained climate professor Gubad Ibadoghlu amid health concerns.
Chile’s rare salt flat fish faces threat from lithium mining project
A rare fish thriving in Chile's hostile salt flat faces threats from lithium mining, sparking calls for ecosystem preservation safeguards.
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it’s unclear
Climate change fuels stronger storms globally, with intense typhoons in Asia and record-breaking Atlantic hurricanes raising concerns.
In Australia, you will soon be able to power your house with your electric car. Here’s how
New standards bring V2G tech to Australia, letting EVs power homes, earn income, and stabilize the grid — expected by Christmas.
Trump to unleash nearly 40% tariffs on China in early 2025, hitting growth: Reuters poll
U.S. tariffs on China could hit 40 per cent in 2025, cutting up to one per cent off China's growth amid debt risks...
Belem, host of next year’s climate talks, is Amazonian city plagued with pollution and violence
COP30 in Belem will test global climate goals amid Amazon deforestation, urban inequalities, and Lula's environmental commitments.
Biden appeals to world leaders to stay in the climate fight as Trump casts shadow
Biden urges G20 to fund climate action in developing nations, unveiling $325M for fossil fuel transition amid looming Trump policy reversals.
Europe’s pivotal role in bid to strike COP29 climate deal
The EU emerges as a key player at COP29, bridging gaps with China and poorer nations while pushing for scaled-up climate finance and...
In southern India’s tea country, small but mighty efforts are brewing to bring back native forests
Environmentalists and Indigenous communities restore Nilgiris' native forests, battling tea farms and climate change to revive biodiversity.
Stellantis CEO says will adapt to U.S. market under Trump
Stellantis CEO Tavares says firm will adapt to potential Trump policy shifts, offering U.S. models in electric, hybrid, and gas options.
Podcast: The Climate Question
The Climate Question podcast from the BBC World Service features a variety of views on climate change and what to do about it....
Podcast: The Energy Gang
The Energy Gang, a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Ed Crooks from global consultancy Wood Mackenzie, features discussions on the latest trends in energy,...
Podcast | Cleaning Up: Leadership in a Time of Climate Change
Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change is a weekly podcast hosted by Michael Liebreich and Baroness Bryony Worthington, who interview...
Podcast: CleanTech Talk
The CleanTech Talk podcast is hosted by CleanTechnica CEO Zachary Shahan and COO/Founder Scott Cooney. They “discuss cleantech news and do original analyses...
Podcast | Zero: The Climate Race
Zero: The Climate Race is a podcast from Bloomberg hosted by award-winning climate reporter and author Akshat Rathi. From the summary: “Zero explores...
Podcast: The Clean Energy Revolution
The Clean Energy Revolution podcast, from National Grid, is hosted by Dr. Carolyn Kissane and Laura Young. From the summary of season 3:...
How Bermuda’s switch to electric buses cut emissions and costs: RMI report
Bermuda’s switch to an electric bus fleet shows how small islands can cut costs, reduce emissions and improve public health through strategic electrification.
Canadian Fuels Association: How lower-carbon fuels can help decarbonize transport sector
The report outlines a strategy for decarbonizing Canada's transportation sector by 2050, emphasizing the critical roles of low-carbon fuels, hydrogen, and carbon capture...
Nearly half of tropical coral species face extinction: report
Almost half of all warm-water species of coral are threatened with extinction — and climate change is the chief culprit, a new report...
Global CO2 emissions to hit record high in 2024, report says
Global CO2 emissions will hit a record 41.6 billion tons in 2024, worsening climate impacts despite renewable energy progress.
Calculating clean energy household savings for Canadians and how government incentives could help
Canadian households could cut costs and carbon emissions with clean energy solutions, but government incentives are crucial to widespread adoption.
Community wealth building is a strategy for Canada’s transition to net zero
Local ownership, democratic control, and a balanced distribution of wealth can play a critical role in advancing Canada’s net-zero objectives.
COP29: Canada needs to start a real conversation about international carbon markets
Canada should seize the opportunity to join international carbon markets to lower climate mitigation costs and boost global cooperation.
Canadian Fuels Association: How lower-carbon fuels can help decarbonize transport sector
The report outlines a strategy for decarbonizing Canada's transportation sector by 2050, emphasizing the critical roles of low-carbon fuels, hydrogen, and carbon capture...
Opinion: A Donald Trump presidency is bad for climate action, but Australia should get on with the job
Opinion: Trump’s election win against Harris threatens climate goals but Australia must stay the course on climate action.
Calculating clean energy household savings for Canadians and how government incentives could help
Canadian households could cut costs and carbon emissions with clean energy solutions, but government incentives are crucial to widespread adoption.
The frozen carbon of the northern permafrost is on the move – we estimated by how much
Only swift, complete cuts in human emissions can prevent permafrost thaw, avoiding a warming-driven carbon feedback loop.
Where will captured carbon go? Ohio company among those seeking to embed it in new products
Quasar Energy Group heads up a team awarded a U.S. grant to use carbon dioxide from biodigesters to make algae-based polyurethane.
Crushed rock spread across Ontario fields in new push to capture carbon
A carbon capture partnership in Ontario is harnessing crushed rock to remove CO2 from the air and store it in soil.
Cutting food waste would lower emissions, but so far only one state has done it
The difficulty of cutting food waste has spoiled several states’ attempts to ban it, and only one — Massachusetts — has actually succeeded.
Urban communities that lack shade sizzle when it’s hot. Trees are a climate change solution
DETROIT – Along a busy road in west Detroit, there’s little respite from the sun for residents stopping for gasoline, attending places of...
UN carbon market inches closer after COP29 agreement
The UN-backed carbon market moves closer, with COP29 nations setting new standards to ensure transparency and project credibility.
Calculating clean energy household savings for Canadians and how government incentives could help
Canadian households could cut costs and carbon emissions with clean energy solutions, but government incentives are crucial to widespread adoption.
Nations to submit boosted climate plans at COP29: what’s at stake?
With COP29 underway, major emitters face pressure to enhance climate goals for the 1.5°C target, but most remain uncommitted.
What must the UK do to reach the new goal of 81% emissions cut by 2035?
Prime Minister Starmer aims for an 81 per cent reduction in UK emissions by 2035, aligning with the Paris Agreement’s climate goals.
Neither effective nor fair: it’s time to replace Ottawa’s carbon tax
Opinion: A prudent move for Ottawa would be to replace the commodity-based carbon tax system with measures that are fairer and more effective.