Time for another push on carbon pricing

Addressing climate change necessitates a multifaceted approach involving green subsidies, regulations, and carbon taxes. Each of these measures carries its advantages and challenges, making a balanced integration crucial.

Solar to dominate by 2050

Solar energy has experienced a remarkable reduction in its cost over the past decade, plummeting by 89% from 2010 to 2022, according to recent research from the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management. This decrease is accompanied by a similar cost reduction in batteries, which are crucial for storing and balancing …

Giant solar space farm proposed

A UK-based technology firm, Space Solar, is planning to launch a solar space farm that could contribute to Britain’s future energy supply. The proposed 2-kilometer-long farm of solar panels would orbit above Earth and transmit energy to receivers on the planet, similar to the way mobile phone signals are transmitted.

Carbon passports

A report by Intrepid Travel and The Future Laboratory warns of the consequences of not taking action to address the environmental impact of travel, particularly the role of carbon emissions.

EU carbon tax on imported goods

The European Union (EU) has quietly launched a groundbreaking climate initiative on October 1, implementing a Europe-wide tax on carbon in imported goods, known as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

Wind power industry drifts off course

A combination of factors, including supply chain delays, design issues, and escalating costs, is threatening the delivery of numerous offshore wind projects, which are crucial for meeting climate goals in various countries.

Ireland wind generation exceeds demand

In July and August of this year, Ireland achieved remarkable milestones in wind power generation. Wind energy production in the country reached unprecedented levels, even exceeding the total electricity demand for the first time in history.