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India
How India’s renewable energy sector survived and thrived in a turbulent 2020
Record-low solar tariffs and flexible clean power auctions have pushed India’s renewable energy growth, despite disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Infrastructure
This is what emerging technologies mean for the future of infrastructure
The Fourth Industrial Revolution and shifts in consumer demands caused by the coronavirus pandemic are having a profound effect on infrastructure assets and investments.
The Davos Agenda 2021
3 priorities to shape the post-pandemic financial system
The COVID crisis underscores the urgency to enable innovation, build financial infrastructure and resilience for the economic recovery
Future of Energy
Nuclear: These countries are investing in small modular reactors
The U.S., U.K. and Canada, three major nuclear markets, all signaled growing support for SMRs in the closing weeks of 2020 with new policy announcements.
Mining and Metals
How the mining and metals industry can build resilience post-pandemic
The mining industry could collaborate more effectively to improve environmental, social and governance standards as world moves to a lower-carbon economy.
Mining and Metals
Coal demand has seen its biggest drop since World War II. But it’s not all good news
As some parts of the world switch away from ‘black gold’, countries in Asia could decide if this fossil fuel has a future.
Future of Energy
Can we crack the hydrogen puzzle this time around?
Hydrogen is once again being touted as a decarbonizing wonder fuel – but serious challenges remain. Here's why things might be different this time around.
Sustainable Development
Geothermal energy, the forgotten renewable, has finally arrived
Geothermal energy had fallen our of favour in the United States, but its potential to fill gaps when solar and wind projects can't provide electricity could see it rise again.
Decarbonizing Energy
The Oceanbird: Swedish firm develops largest wind-driven cargo shop
A huge, wind-driven cargo ship could help end the fossil fuel era and curb climate change, its designers in Sweden say. The ship will be 200m long and carry 7,000 cars.
COVID-19
How can we avoid a 'dirty' recovery from COVID-19?
This new report explores the promise and shortcomings of the just transition agenda - but the window for putting these plans in place is closing rapidly.
Future of Energy
What is fusion energy, and what will it take for it to go mainstream?
Fusion experiments are expensive and technologically challenging – but they are helping to advance science, knowledge and international cooperation.
Oil and Gas
The oil and gas sector must reinvent itself. This is how it could be done
The oil and gas sector must start planning and working together as it faces an increasingly uncertain future – and doing so will unlock new opportunities.
China
How China set the path for net carbon neutrality by 2060
More than 400 government and business leaders gathered in Beijing to discuss opportunities to transition to a low-carbon economy. Here are some takeaways.
Decarbonizing Energy
We can’t wait to act on emissions. Here’s how to get to net zero
It remains to be seen how the global recovery from COVID-19 will shape the emissions trajectory. Companies must do these four things to make a difference.
Decarbonizing Energy
Carbon capture can help us win the race against climate change
Carbon capture and storage has a vital part to play in decarbonization efforts around the world. The sector is growing fast - but there is still much to do