Energy

The northernmost tip of South America, home to the Indigenous Wayúu people, is the epicenter of Colombia’s nascent wind energy industry. But Wayúu leaders are concerned that the government and wind companies are not dealing fairly with the inhabitants of this long-neglected land. Read More

With increasing concern about waste-to-energy plants’ CO2 emissions, the EU is now withdrawing support for these trash-burning facilities. Read More

With corporations oriented towards net-zero goals, more organizations are considering the emissions avoided as a result of clean energy deals, rather than just counting the megawatts. Read More

270 of the 440 operating reactors worldwide are more than 30 years old. Many nuclear plants originally were designed for a service life lasting around 30 years. Read More

The World of Energy white paper – GHD surveyed over 8000 consumers across the globe to provide a report and detailed exploration of our survey findings, providing considerations and recommendations for clients. The white paper explores how consumer lifestyle choices and their growing ‘green’ expectations will impact different sectors as we rebuild our economies. Read More

Will it become a check-the-box activity or a disruptive force? The answer is up for grabs. Read More

Last year was a record one for renewable procurements, with new U.S.-based capacity topping 10 gigawatts. Read More

Cities contribute three-quarters of CO2 emissions from final energy use. A new report highlights some ways cities around the world are getting greener. Read More

An oil company wants to drill in Big Cypress National Preserve. Laws over mineral rights have complicated the fight to stop it. Read More

Cryptocurrency and digital art are riding high on the tech hype cycle right now, but the current conversation around NFTs raises a critical question for anyone seeking to use blockchains as a sustainability tool: Are blockchains bad for the planet? Read More