Theresa May urges PM to ‘press accelerator’ on net zero transition The Conservative former prime minister said the ‘best long-term decision’ the Government can make is about climate change. The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023
The Air Force asks Congress to protect its nuclear launch sites from encroaching wind turbines The Air Force is asking Congress to restrict further construction of the towering wind turbines that have edged closer to its nuclear missile sites in Montana and Wyoming The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023
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Anti-green measures in king’s speech are desperate political play by Sunak Much-trumpeted legislation on new drilling will achieve nothing, but PM is hoping to put Labour on the spot The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023
Scottish Government officially ditches HPMAs following backlash THE Scottish Government has officially confirmed that Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) will not be rolled out in Scotland. The National (Scotland) · Nov 7, 2023
Climate activist convicted in fight to protect sources An anti-gas campaigner has been convicted of four counts of failing to give police access to his computer and phone and fined $1000. AAP · Nov 7, 2023
How is electricity transmitted? | Explained India’s power transmission system is complex, with many elements and considerations. It is the backbone of the nation’s economic development. This article explains electric power transmission, its components, and the factors influencing it. Transmission involves generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, with transformers increasing voltage and reducing current. Cables, switches,… The Hindu · Nov 7, 2023
Orsted wants out of $300M forfeiture for scrapped New Jersey offshore wind farms Offshore wind power company Orsted is trying to get out of a $300 million guarantee it agreed to pay New Jersey in the event it failed to build its first wind farm off the state’s coast The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
Israeli forces target solar panels at Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital Gaza’s largest hospital is near collapse. The latest strike is expected to exacerbate healthcare crisis in enclave. Al Jazeera · Nov 6, 2023
Abandoned oil rigs could scrape carbon from the sky and store it in empty undersea reservoirs Keeping control of our planet’s thermostat is proving tricky these days. Temperatures are rising slowly, and inaction is proving costly as we awkwardly lurch towards a cleaner future. The Conversation · Nov 6, 2023
New push on North Sea oil licences as Rishi Sunak opens fresh front in net zero battle PM hails ‘pragmatic’ move as he opens up divide with Labour over green targets The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
UK Government plans to mandate oil and gas licensing in the North Sea The King’s Speech will be used to invite applications for new production licences on an annual basis to ‘safeguard the prosperity of our country’. The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
Cobalt nanoparticles could become a significant player in the pursuit of clean energy To help address climate change, we urgently need to transition to clean energy. The energy sector is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, which are the primary drivers of global warming. The Conversation · Nov 5, 2023
Former fracking site could lead UK’s renewable revolution Final testing being done in project to give North Yorkshire site new life as source of geothermal energy The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2023
The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023 After nine years, this band of engineers anchor a power dream Seven engineers from college days join forces to launch 4MW hydel power project in Idukki. After nine years of effort, project went on stream last week. Project uses water from Parathode, dam set up at Chathurakkallippara. 10,000 units/month to Adimali Taluk Hospital free of cost. KSEB synchronises voltage/frequency & provides…
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023 Offshore wind projects face economic storm. Cancellations jeopardize Biden clean energy goals The cancellation of two large offshore wind projects in New Jersey is the latest in a series of setbacks for the nascent U.S. offshore wind industry, jeopardizing President Joe Biden's goal of powering 10 million homes by towering ocean-based turbines by the end of the decade
The Conversation · Nov 2, 2023 Is nuclear the answer to Australia's climate crisis? This article is part of a series by The Conversation, Getting to Zero, examining Australia’s energy transition.
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023 US announces $440 million to install solar panels on low-income homes in Puerto Rico The U.S. Department of Energy says it will disburse $440 million to install solar panels on low-income homes in Puerto Rico as the U.S. territory struggles with ongoing power outages and a crumbling electric grid
Caixin Global · Nov 2, 2023 Caixin China New Economy Index Falls as Investment Shrinks The gauge that tracks the size of high value-added industries such as biotech dropped to 31 in October from 31.9 the previous month
The Conversation · Nov 2, 2023 Grattan on Friday: Treasurer Jim Chalmers pumps up his role in energy transition Jim Chalmers – as if he doesn’t have enough on his plate – is marching into the centre of energy policy.
AAP · Nov 2, 2023 Call for Santos to give up on Narrabri as precinct axed Clean industry advocates say renewable energy and sustainable agriculture are the future of Narrabri, as the NSW government axes a gas-led industrial precinct.
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023 Wind industry deals with blowback from Orsted scrapping 2 wind power projects in New Jersey Wind energy developer Orsted is writing off $4 billion, due largely to the cancellation of two large offshore wind projects in New Jersey whose financial challenges mirror those facing the nascent industry
The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2023 Wind farms could 'bring millions to communities and help tackle societal challenges’ WIND farms could bring a boost of nearly £900million to communities in the South of Scotland over the next few decades, a new report has found.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023 ‘Go hard and go big’: How South Australia got solar panels onto one in every three houses Households have continued to use state help that was first created more than a decade ago
The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2023 Ofgem approved scheme will pay UK households that use less energy from today Ofgem have approved of the National Grid DFS scheme returning this winter. A service that paid £11million last year.