As shown by the most recent IPCC report, moving away from fossil fuels as fast as possible is key to preventing catastrophic consequences from climate change. According to scientists, fusion power has a huge potential to transition the world towards a cleaner and safer energy … [Read more...] about Fusion energy could soon be commercially available thanks to MIT scientists
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This giant wind turbine can be recycled at the end of its life
While wind turbines are an essential part of our journey towards a fossil fuel-free future, they still leave a footprint on the environment. This is because, though they last as long as 25 years, turbine blades are incredibly difficult to recycle, which means that they’re bound … [Read more...] about This giant wind turbine can be recycled at the end of its life
How a self-taught electrician in Malawi brought electricity to his village
According to UN-backed Sustainable Energy for All, only 11 percent of Malawi’s population of 19 million people have access to electricity, making it one of the least electrified nations in the world. The people of the Yobe Nkosi village are part of the 96 percent of the … [Read more...] about How a self-taught electrician in Malawi brought electricity to his village
Simple tech could store energy by lifting and dropping giant bricks
We’ve previously written about how gravity can serve as an incredible ally in our quest to find viable solutions to storing excess renewable energy. Now, using a similar principle, Swiss startup Energy Vault has come up with a simple technology that can collect excess energy by … [Read more...] about Simple tech could store energy by lifting and dropping giant bricks
Thought Leader Series: Julian Spector on Hawaii’s renewable future
This Thought Leader Series piece was originally published in Canary Media's August 19, 2021 Newsletter. BY Julian Spector Last week I visited Oahu, Hawaii's most populous island, which is currently girding itself for the closure of the state's last coal plant. My mission: … [Read more...] about Thought Leader Series: Julian Spector on Hawaii’s renewable future
