Amazon enters agreements for nine Australian renewable projects to power datacentres Tech company has signed on to nine deals as it aims to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040 The Guardian - AU · Apr 15
Struggling shoe brand makes AI pivot and sees stock rise 300% Allbirds announced a pivot from shoe manufacturing to artificial intelligence, causing its shares to surge over 300%. The company's stock price jumped from under $3 to over $10 following the surprising announcement. The Allbirds brand and legacy will continue under the ownership of American Exchange Group but continue under the… The Independent UK · Apr 15
Run the dishwasher, plug in the car: how Great Britain plans to use record wind and solar power With a summer glut on cards, customers are being urged to use more energy when renewables are abundant The Guardian - UK · Apr 14
Wyoming electric utility dumps wind and solar in long-term planning PacifiCorp has halted plans for new wind and solar projects in Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, and California in its long-range planning document The Independent UK · Apr 13
Hungary election promises renewable energy investment and foreign factory crackdowns Orbán, who once described EU climate ambitions as a 'utopian fantasy', has been replaced by Péter Magyar. Euronews · Apr 13
Why India Stepped Back from s (COP33)28 Hidden Truth What if stepping back is actually a step forward? When India pulled back its offer to host COP s (COP33) 2028 under the UNFCCC, it caught many off guard. Hosting such a summit promises prestige, influence, and global attention. It looks like leadership on the world stage. But look closer.… MyLifeXP · Apr 13
Iran war's global energy crisis sharpens China’s advantage in clean tech The war in Iran is sharpening China’s advantage in promoting a renewable energy future, as oil disruptions expose the fragility of fossil fuel systems The Independent UK · Apr 13
Tackling Difficult Subsoil Conditions: Foundation Installation at France’s First Offshore Wind Farm The construction of the 480MW Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm, located off the Guérande Peninsula, marked a significant milestone for the French renewable energy sector. inkl · Apr 10
Renewable energy advocates make gains in fight over future of big Arizona power utility Renewable energy advocates in Arizona made gains against a business-backed slate in a fight over how the nation’s largest public power utility will meet surging electricity demand in a data center hot spot The Independent UK · Apr 9
States are struggling to meet their clean energy goals. Data centers are to blame Nevada's largest utility company says it may not meet its 2030 clean energy goals due to the demands from data centers The Independent UK · Apr 9
Why windfarms and electricity pylons have become a major issue in the Welsh election Future plans for renewable energy are emerging as a key issue in the election for Wales’s parliament, the Senedd, on May 7. The Conversation · Apr 8
Beneath this town in Kenya lies a hidden energy goldmine; here’s how it powers a nation Located in the scenic cliffs of the Great Rift Valley, Naivasha has gone from being a beautiful lakeside destination to one of Africa's leaders in terms of renewable energy production. By taking advantage of the geothermal power produced by the volcanic forces found under Hell’s Gate National Park, Naivasha now… The Times of India · Apr 8
Germany is building a 364-metre world’s tallest wind turbine in a coal mine, and it could transform renewable power Germany is undergoing a historic industrial transformation, symbolised by the construction of a 364-meter-high wind turbine- the world’s tallest. This is an engineering feat built in a historically mined area, which marks both a monumental shift away from fossil fuels towards creating clean, renewable energy. The Times of India · Apr 6
From digging coal to selling noodles? China’s mining workers face change As China runs away from the rest of the world in developing renewable energy, its coal mining industry is facing the prospect of major change The Independent UK · Apr 6
The Independent UK · Apr 1 Why climate activists were covered in treacle outside the US embassy Climate activists from Fossil Free London staged a protest outside the US embassy in London, dousing themselves in treacle to symbolise oil. The demonstration aimed to highlight soaring energy costs and oil company profits, specifically targeting the undeveloped Rosebank oil and gas field in the North Sea. Protesters linked the…
The Independent UK · Mar 27 AI's arrival complicates Big Tech climate goals, and some worry it's locking in more fossil fuels Tech companies set ambitious climate goals at the start of the decade, promising to slash emissoins that contribute to global warming
The Conversation · Mar 27 War in the Middle East made the case for renewables – what’s happening in each country tells a harder story The oil-dependent world is in crisis. Ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz – through which more than a quarter of global seaborne oil trade and a fifth of the world’s liquefied natural gas flow – is at a virtual standstill. Oil prices have climbed, briefly topping US$119 a barrel.
Euronews · Mar 27 European country vows to give homeowners ‘free electricity' instead of switching off wind turbines Europe’s outdated and under-invested energy grid means huge amounts of renewable energy are wasted every year.
The Guardian - US · Mar 26 What does the Iran war mean for clean energy transition? Here’s what to know about how the current crisis could shape the expansion of renewable energy
AAP · Mar 25 All-women crew helping solar energy push in Pacific Dozens of solar panel enthusiasts and engineers are gathering in Fiji to boost the rollout of renewable energy on the blue continent.
International Business Times · Mar 25 Power Beneath the Surface: Mark Brantley's Bid to Make Nevis a Caribbean Geothermal Energy Power The asset at the center of Brantley's strategy sits directly beneath the island's feet. Nevis Peak, the dormant volcano that defines the island's silhouette, sits atop geothermal reservoirs that scientists have identified as among the most significant in the Caribbean basin.
Euronews · Mar 20 Trump's disdain for renewables will make US 'biggest short-term loser' of Iran war, warns expert Trump once called renewable energy a ‘scam’. Will the war on Iran make him change his mind?
Euronews · Mar 20 ‘Europe learned the wrong lesson’ by doubling down on fossil fuels while India and China went green Countries that invested in renewable energy in 2022 are better able to withstand the current fuel crisis, experts say.
The Independent UK · Mar 20 Energy fallout from Iran war signals a global wake-up call for renewable energy The Iran war is exposing how much the global economy still depends on fragile fossil fuel supplies
Euronews · Mar 19 Air pollution linked to greater health risks in poorer European regions, study finds In Europe, the poorest regions suffer the most from the health effects of air pollution, according to a new study.