Energy
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This year, I changed my mind about nuclear, hydro power and vegan food
We should all have space for dynamic opinions, and be willing to talk about where and why new information reshapes our world views. Read More
Can burying power lines protect storm-wracked electric grids? Not always
Geography, population density and other factors influence how to harden the grid. Read More
BlackRock's $1.2 billion in Adani tars Larry Fink's climate vision
BlackRock's climate finance vision is at extreme odds with its financing of Adani coal and gas projects. Read More
What battery swapping could mean for corporate fleets
Co-founder and CEO Khaled Hassounha believes startup Ample will succeed where others have failed thanks to the modularity of its car batteries. Read More
Sustainability: An Operational Imperative for Commercial Building Owners and Tenants
Study finds 93% U.S companies view sustainability is a lasting trend. Many companies are conducting major sustainability initiatives to improve the efficiency of their operations and reduce impact on the environment. The initiatives are taken for reasons ranging from lowering the operating costs of their buildings to complying with regulations or from satisfying client demand for efficient tenant space. Read More
Explaining the exponential growth of renewable energy
Solar and wind energy now deliver nearly 9 percent of global electricity. Read More
An Innovative Approach to Resilience in Public Facilities
Severe storms — and extended power outages — can happen anywhere. But instead of waiting for another disaster and grid failure, one community took action. After experiencing a devastating outage, government officials in Montgomery County, Maryland, decided to invest in energy infrastructure that would remain on, even when the grid went down. Read More
Why banning fossil fuel projects in Africa isn’t a climate solution
Developed countries are promising the cut the worlds reliance on the fossil fuel projects that allowed them to develop without letting other countries reap the same benefits. Read More
What electric boilers tell us about electrifying everything
They can be swapped out without end-users needing to make substantial changes to their processes or equipment. Read More
Renewable energy is even cheaper than previously thought
A new report suggests early pricing prediction models have consistently underestimated how far the costs of renewable energy might fall and the benefits of an accelerated switch to clean energy. Read More