Dead Power Grid Revived with Solar and Wind, Not Diesel.
An unexpected outage in Colorado allowed engineers to test whether renewable energy and batteries can quickly restart an electric grid. A funny thing happened as the U.S. prepared to launch an experiment to protect the nation's future electric grids.
Read More
Green groups dispute power station claim that biomass is carbon-neutral
Drax in Yorkshire burns wood pellets to generate electricity, but forests cannot be replaced quickly enough, say campaigners.
Read More
‘Forests are our home’: How indigenous land defenders are fighting the climate crisis.
As a UN report highlights the role native communities can play in tackling deforestation, Daisy Dunne speaks to indigenous leaders from across Central and South America.
Read More
John Oliver Takes on the Plastics Industry.
In his latest deep dive for Last Week Tonight, comedian John Oliver took on plastic pollution and, specifically, the myth
Read More
Hidden boundaries of lost continent 'Zealandia' revealed in incredible detail
The underwater continent broke off from Gondwana 80 million years ago. A new ocean-mapping expedition is drawing the boundaries of Zealandia, a submerged "lost continent" that hosts New Zealand and the territory of New Caledonia in the South Pacific.
Read More
Electric Cars Powered by Tidal Energy Are Driving Scotland Toward Net Zero Emissions
The future of electric vehicle charging is already in Scotland, and it's helping push the country toward
Read More
Earth Hour 2021 Shines a Virtual Spotlight on the Natural World.
On Saturday, March 27, people around the world will celebrate the annual Earth Hour, albeit in a slightly different way.
Read More
What Is Climate Feminism?
The climate crisis disproportionately impacts women—and women of color in particular. This is why women must lead on its solutions.
Read More
Your Smart TV May Be Wasting Lots of Energy When 'Off'
While the energy efficiency of America's smart televisions has improved greatly since flat panel models were first introduced, some of the energy savings are at risk due to new "smart wake" features that can waste a lot of power when the TV is in standby mode.
Read More
Greenpeace Aotearoa submission on the Climate Change Commission’s Draft Advice
INTRODUCTION This is a submission by Greenpeace Aotearoa, Inc. on the Climate Change Commission’s draft advice. Greenpeace is a global, independent campaigning organisation that acts to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace.
Read More
Survey: More than 50% of UK CEOs plan to increase their investment in sustainability.
One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, PwC has released its 24th Annual Global CEO Survey.
Read More
One fifth of the world’s largest companies have set net zero targets.
According to a new report by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) and Oxford Net Zero, 21% of the world’s 2,000 largest public companies now have net zero commitments.
Read More
Greenwashing versus sincere CSR strategy – recognizing the differences.
At a time when activist fund campaigns are gaining in popularity, it is worthwhile asking a few questions about the goals of this new kind of shareholder.
Read More
Form a climate club: United States, European Union and China.
If the three biggest economies agree a carbon tax on imports, it will catalyse climate action globally.
Read More
WRI: Primary rainforest destruction increased 12 per cent between 2019 and 2020.
Update from NGO’s Global Forest Watch scheme highlights that deforestation of tropical forests crucial for biodiversity and storing carbon continue to rise
Read More
Ghana: Reliance on LNG means increased fuel price risk and further unaffordable generation contracts.
African nations must learn from developing Asia's expensive fossil-fuelled power problems Ghana is set to become the first Sub-Saharan nation to import LNG as the government continues its attempts to renegotiate unaffordable power generation contracts.
Read More
U.S. sets goal of building 30GW of offshore wind by 2030
The nascent U.S. offshore wind industry received a major boost on March 29 as the Biden administration launched a series of coordinated actions intended to help the country install 30,000 MW of offshore wind generating capacity by 2030.
Read More
Global solar installations could hit 180GW in 2021—IHS Markit.
Solar installations across the world are set for their biggest growth in five years in 2021, data research firm IHS Markit said on Wednesday, as countries including China, India and the United States transition further to renewable energy.
Read More
Greenko outlines plans for third renewables-backed pumped hydro storage project in India
India-based renewable energy project developer Greenko Energy Holdings has announced a new venture in the pumped hydro storage segment.
Read More
Forest Destruction Surged in 2020 Even as Global Economy Slowed.
Destruction of the world’s forests increased last year even as pandemic shutdowns curbed economic growth, adding more pressure on nations and business trying to cut carbon emissions.
Read More
