New York has passed a law requiring the state's energy to be emission-free by 2040 - and a new carbon-pricing scheme could be key to achieving this goal. Here's how it works

Richard Dewey 04 Dec 2019

Climate Change

Can Southeast Asia keep up with growing energy demand?

The ASEAN region is a global hotspot for electricity demand. The environmental impact is big, but some policies can help.

Katharine Rooney 02 Dec 2019

India

The electric scooter capital of the world

In 2019 alone, the worldwide scooter rental fleet has more than doubled from 25,000 to 66,000. More than 15,000 of those are in India.

Kuwar Singh · Quartz 29 Nov 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

The steel town that’s leading a sustainable revolution

A city that was once on its knees has become a model for successful urban transformation.

Katharine Rooney 15 Nov 2019

Electricity

How technological innovation can disrupt climate change

Only seven of the 45 energy technologies and sectors are on target to meet commitments enshrined in the 2015 Paris climate agreement.

Ambroise Fayolle · Project Syndicate 12 Nov 2019

Future of Energy

South Korea is building 3 hydrogen-powered cities for 2022

Government subsidies are helping solve some of the challenges that remain in bringing hydrogen mainstream.

Charlotte Edmond 08 Nov 2019

Electricity

This device could provide cheap electricity to billions living in the dark

The thermoelectric generator harnesses the flow of heat between two surfaces - one exposed to the cold sky at night. It could be the nocturnal cousin of solar power, lighting the lives of...

Jeff Kettle · The Conversation 30 Oct 2019

Sustainable Development

Australia wants to build a giant underground ‘battery’ to help power the nation

Located under one of the country’s best-loved national parks, it’s hoped the Snowy 2.0 project will meet 10% of the nation’s energy needs. It’s an ambitious – and controversial – scheme.

Douglas Broom 22 Oct 2019

India

How can India transition to electric vehicles? Here's a roadmap

The Indian government has set a target of 30% electric vehicle penetration by 2030. To achieve this, the collaboration of India's state governments will be key - which is why the World Ec...

Richa Sahay 03 Oct 2019

Global Health

This infographic shows C02 emissions all around the world

Efforts to stave off global warming could be in jeopardy unless more action is taken. But which countries generate the most carbon dioxide emissions?

Sean Fleming 25 Sep 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Without private finance, there will be no green transition. Here is what needs to happen

Cutting investments in dirty energy whilst increasing those in clean energy is so vital in bringing business that contributes to climate change to their knees, so we can focus on green al...

Werner Hoyer · Project Syndicate 25 Sep 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Switzerland speeds up its climate goals

As a new report shows a record level of emissions, what is the world doing to hit carbon targets?

Katharine Rooney 24 Sep 2019

Batteries

Three ways batteries could power change in the world

The Global Battery Alliance's new report explains how a more sustainable value chain combined with collaborative action could unlock the potential of batteries around the world.

Benedikt Sobotka and Martin Brudermüller 19 Sep 2019

Future of Energy

100 million Africans could be unemployed in 2030, new report says

African governments are investing heavily in job creation and skills-building, with returns coming back in now officials set their gaze on renewable energy to provide electricity to rural...

Kandeh Yumkella · Project Syndicate 17 Sep 2019

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Electricity

The Netherlands is building ‘solar islands’ to fight rising sea levels

Putting a price on carbon will help New York state achieve a clean energy future

Can Southeast Asia keep up with growing energy demand?

The electric scooter capital of the world

The steel town that’s leading a sustainable revolution

How technological innovation can disrupt climate change

South Korea is building 3 hydrogen-powered cities for 2022

This device could provide cheap electricity to billions living in the dark

Australia wants to build a giant underground ‘battery’ to help power the nation

How can India transition to electric vehicles? Here's a roadmap

This infographic shows C02 emissions all around the world

Without private finance, there will be no green transition. Here is what needs to happen

Switzerland speeds up its climate goals

Three ways batteries could power change in the world

100 million Africans could be unemployed in 2030, new report says

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