A few years ago, discussions about the worldwide energy transition focused on the increasing use of wind and solar power. Today, renewable energy is expanding due to high demand, lowering costs, and a slew of new clean energy initiatives.
As the planet grapples with the possible consequences of climate change, technological advances and policies are being developed to guarantee that we use energy more efficiently and …
How the World Gradually Leaves Thermal Coal Behind
Despite a sharp increase in energy demand in China, overall coal use has decreased during the pandemic. However, the overall fall in consumption has been a pitiful 0.8%.
Other countries, such as Japan, are continuing to develop coal-fired power plants, putting the global objective in jeopardy. Meanwhile, other coal-producing countries such as Australia, Germany, as well as India are setting objectives to shut operations and shift to renewable energy.
The world has been confronted with the harsh fact that not enough is…
How Renewable Energy Can Save the World $78 Trillion
International policymakers are unable to reach an agreement on how to cut out coal, in part due to resistance to carbon prices. And, as the war in Ukraine escalates fuel prices, even countries that were able to forgo the resource are undoing their gains.
The most widespread concern about substituting coal with alternative electricity is that it would be too pricey. However, new analysis shows that the …
How a Thermal Coal Ban Can Make This Planet a Better Place
Thermal coal is the filthiest fossil fuel on the planet, a remnant of the nineteenth century that finds no place in today’s world. However, thermal coal has witnessed a comeback this year, which means danger for a planet that relies on us to meet greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.
Canada continues to contribute to the global environmental crisis by exporting millions of tonnes of dirty coal through …
Renewables Are Expected to Overtake Coal as the Primary Source of Electricity by 2025
The renewables market is predicted to roughly double in the upcoming five years, with worldwide renewable power capacity increasing to about 2,400 GW. That is equal to China’s current power generation capacity.
The global energy crisis, along with energy security worries fueled by Russia’s conflict with Ukraine, has accelerated the global adoption of renewable sources. This is a clear illustration of how the …