Industry
Reality Check: Europe Must Go Renewable to Escape Energy and Climate Crisis
This year, Europe will likely spend nearly $1 trillion on energy. Although the continent has lived through energy crises before, this one has especially high stakes because of the confluence of geopolitical tensions and the raging debate over energy transition policy.
Reality Check: Greener, Friendlier Alternatives Exist for Rare Minerals in Batteries
Accessible alternatives to “critical materials” can make excellent EV batteries, solar cells, and wind turbines.
COP26 Made Clear That the World Is Ready for Green Hydrogen
After the recent COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, COP26 President Alok Sharma said that “we have kept 1.5°C within reach, but its pulse is weak.” The progress of green hydrogen is one of the developments keeping that pulse alive. Green hydrogen is an innovation that is essential for decarbonization of…
Climate Finance 101: Demystifying Financial Mechanisms for the Global Coal Transition
With all the buzz around financial mechanisms for the coal transition, it’s worthwhile to take a step back to understand: Just what are financial mechanisms and why do they matter?
Hydrogen Policy Assumes Natural Gas Prices Are Stable. They’re Not
Natural gas markets have been acting up lately. Consumers and businesses are in uproar, governments are bailing out users, and analysts are scrambling to explain the supply shortage and consequent price increases. In some markets, regulations and market structures have been overridden to protect consumers from the impact of…