African leaders at odds over climate plans as crucial Nairobi summit opens Oil-producing African nations have argued they should be able to use fossil fuel resources for economic growth The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023
Africa Climate Summit begins in Kenya: A simple guide to proceedings The meeting opens in Nairobi as Kenyan President Ruto, its champion, stands accused of doublespeak on climate change. Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2023
Climate summit opens in Kenya as Africa demands more say and financing African leaders determined to wield more global influence, have world’s biggest carbon emitters pay their fair share. Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2023
Party pressure forces Rishi Sunak ‘to overturn onshore wind farm ban’ Government’s Energy Bill will be voted on as ministers return from their summer recess The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023
Rishi Sunak ‘set to overturn onshore wind farm ban amid party pressure’ The Government’s Energy Bill will be voted on as ministers return from their summer recess. The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023
Rishi Sunak ‘poised to revoke ban on onshore windfarms’ – report Ministers hope to make it easier for councils to pass planning applications for new turbines in move that has Labour support The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2023
US clean energy drive fuels shortage of engineers in Australia Australia has to make the case it is an attractive place to live with a solid commitment to renewable energy to counter America’s Inflation Reduction Act, experts say The Guardian - AU · Sep 3, 2023
There’s no room-temperature superconductor yet, but the quest continues This summer, a South Korean lab declared world-changing breakthrough. Their claims didn’t survive scrutiny, but physicists hold out hope for the holy grail of electric efficiency The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2023
Powered by wind, this $10B transmission line will carry more energy than the Hoover Dam Executives with one of the largest wind and solar energy development companies in the world are gathering with federal officials on the dusty plains of New Mexico to mark the groundbreaking of what will be the largest renewable energy infrastructure project in the United States The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023
Green hydrogen, Tunisia’s solar potential and electric car troubles Letters: Jakob Andersen, Denys Bennett and David Rees respond to an editorial on how poor countries are affected by environmental decisions taken by richer nations The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2023
The cheapest reliable energy system to meet Australia’s climate targets? Solar and wind, no question There has been a lot of commentary about how to measure the cost of renewables – but much of it misses the point The Guardian - AU · Sep 1, 2023
Orsted delays 1st New Jersey wind farm until 2026; not ready to 'walk away' from project Orsted, the global wind energy developer, says its first offshore wind farm in New Jersey will be delayed until 2026 The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023
Electricity firms face penalties for ‘manipulating’ grid in Ofgem crackdown Regulator aims to stop power plants’ tactic that costs households hundreds of millions of pounds The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2023
Did cycling track come up after massive green destruction? Did cycling track come up after massive green destruction? The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023
Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2023 UK power plants barred from charging extreme prices this winter Ofgem will prevent plants from “artificially inflating” prices by threatening to turn off before then demanding more money to keep operating
The Conversation · Aug 31, 2023 Rooftop renewables risk making the rich richer, as latecomers will struggle to access the grid Many people are now becoming “energy citizens” by installing rooftop solar panels and other small-scale renewable energy projects in their properties.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 31, 2023 Chris Minns rules out underground power lines for controversial HumeLink project due to cost Parliamentary committee recommends overhead transmission but groups opposing 360km of lines being built across regional NSW vow to keep fighting
The Conversation · Aug 31, 2023 Unsexy but vital: why warnings over grid reliability are really about building more transmission lines “To ensure Australian consumers continue to have access to reliable electricity supplies, it’s critical that planned investments in transmission, generation and storage projects are urgently delivered.”
The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023 Ørsted shares fall 25% after it reveals troubles in US business Almost £7bn wiped off value of world’s largest offshore wind company over possible £1.8bn write-down
The Guardian - AU · Aug 30, 2023 Hot El Niño summer brings ‘elevated’ risk of power blackouts to eastern Australia, operator warns Australian Energy Market Operator says ‘imminent and urgent investment’ in energy is needed
The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023 EU fossil fuel burning for electricity fell to lowest on record in 2023, data shows Drop in first half of year driven by fall in demand and some growth in clean power, study says
The Texas Tribune · Aug 29, 2023 The U.S. government hoped companies would want to build wind farms off the Texas coast. No one did. Offshore wind advocates blame Texas’ antagonistic political climate for the lack of offers. A lease off the coast of Louisiana received two bids.
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023 $5.6 million bid for one offshore tract marks modest start for Gulf of Mexico wind energy A company has bid $5.6 million to lease federal waters off the Louisiana coast for wind energy generation
StockNews.com · Aug 29, 2023 3 Energy Stocks for High-Powered Investment Portfolio The energy industry is positioned for solid growth due to the rising global energy demand, heightened summer travel, and limited supplies. To that end, it could be wise to invest in fundamentally strong energy stocks Graham Corporation (GHM), Geospace Technologies (GEOS), and Profire Energy (PFIE). Read more.
The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023 At Delhi summit, demonstrate climate leadership The G-20 summit in New Delhi is a crucial moment for the Heads of State and Government as far as climate change actions are concerned