dClimate, a climate startup supported by investors like Mark Cuban, has struck a preliminary deal to generate $1 billion in carbon credits by preventing deforestation in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Continue reading “Mark Cuban backing $1 billion Congo carbon plan”Convincing people to go green
The decision to adopt eco-friendly technologies like heat pumps or induction stoves is heavily influenced by social circles. Friends, family, and neighbors play a crucial role in shaping our environmental actions, often more than we realize. These social influences are powerful tools in combating climate change, as our behaviors serve as models for others.
Continue reading “Convincing people to go green”Floating solar on hydro plants
The concept of floating solar panels, particularly on large reservoirs at existing hydropower facilities, is rapidly gaining traction worldwide. This approach offers a sustainable solution that avoids consuming valuable land. A prime example is the ambitious project in Indonesia, backed by Masdar, which is set to create the world’s largest floating solar power plant.
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Xlinks, a company in North Devon, England, is planning an ambitious renewable-energy project known as the Morocco-U.K. Power Project. By 2029, the company aims to connect the U.K. to a vast solar and wind energy complex in the Moroccan desert via two electric cables. This project, if successful, could supply up to 8% of the U.K.’s electricity needs and potentially serve as a model for a new global grid system.
Continue reading “3800km cable offers glimpse of global power grid”The first-ever enhanced geothermal plant in the US
Google and geothermal startup Fervo Energy have launched the United States’ first enhanced geothermal plant, Project Red, producing 100% carbon-free electricity. This 3.5-megawatt facility, although small compared to nuclear plants, stands out as the most powerful among over 40 global enhanced geothermal plants. It provides enough electricity for about 2,600 homes and directly supplies power to NV Energy in Las Vegas.
Continue reading “The first-ever enhanced geothermal plant in the US”COP28 turns attention to methane
The upcoming COP28 climate talks in Dubai are set to address not just carbon dioxide (CO2), the most notorious greenhouse gas, but also methane (CH4), a potent but relatively short-lived emission. Methane’s significant impact on global warming, despite its brief atmospheric lifespan, makes it a crucial target for immediate emission reduction efforts, especially because much of it leaks from fossil fuel infrastructure.
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In late September, Zimbabwe’s environment minister granted control of nearly 20% of the country’s land to Blue Carbon, a young company led by an Emirati royal, Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum.
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China and the United States, two of the world’s superpowers, have agreed to support a global target to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030. This announcement comes ahead of the COP28 climate conference. While both countries are pushing for a reduction in the use of coal, oil, and gas, they have not committed to completely phasing out fossil fuels, a step China considers “unrealistic”.
Continue reading “China’s renewable energy boom”Has the energy transition hit a wall?
The global transition to renewable energy, once seen as a straightforward and rapid shift, is facing numerous challenges that are slowing its progress and increasing its costs.
Continue reading “Has the energy transition hit a wall?”Offshore wind in America
On October 31, 2023, the Biden Administration approved a plan to install up to 176 wind turbines off the coast of Virginia, set to be the largest offshore wind installation in the U.S. This project, developed by Dominion Energy, will produce 2.6 gigawatts, aligning with President Biden’s goal of achieving 30 gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2030.
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