Renewable energy
The BRICS economic bloc, consisting of major emerging economies, has marked a significant shift in its energy landscape, with fossil fuels now accounting for less than 50% of its total power capacity. This achievement represents a dramatic transformation for the world's largest emerging economies, driven by the rapid
Renewable energy
Local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines are at the forefront of building climate-resilient communities, yet integrating climate resilience remains a peripheral concern in many local development plans. Renewable energy (RE) offers a transformative change through low-hanging fruits, providing affordable, reliable, and secure energy for Filipinos. With the declining costs
Renewable energy
As part of its bold strategy, ACEN Corp., a subsidiary of the Ayala-led company, is divesting its remaining diesel assets by year-end. The move aims to achieve 100% renewable energy generation by the end of 2025. The company's executive committee has approved the sale of three special-purpose vehicles
Renewable energy
The Louisiana state legislature has passed a bill, known as HB692, that redefines natural gas as a "green energy" source and instructs utility companies to use energy produced using hydrocarbons. Critics argue that this designation is misleading, as natural gas is a fossil fuel that contributes to climate
Air pollution
The Trump administration has proposed two significant changes to pollution standards for fossil-fuel power plants, which critics argue will negatively impact public health and contradict the country's efforts to combat climate change. The proposals include the repeal of all greenhouse gas standards and the roll-back of Biden-era limits
Air pollution
The Trump administration's EPA is proposing to repeal all greenhouse gas emission standards on the power sector, which would lead to significant increases in carbon emissions. According to estimates from the Sierra Club, Iowa utilities alone would be allowed to release 26 million tons of carbon emissions annually.
Nuclear energy
The UK government is investing in mini nuclear power plants, designed by Rolls-Royce, which are expected to provide stable, baseload power while reducing costs and construction times. The first SMRs are likely to come online in the mid-2030s, with each reactor capable of powering about 1 million homes. The mini
Air pollution
The Trump administration announced plans to erase limits on greenhouse gases from power plants and weaken restrictions on hazardous emissions, including mercury, arsenic, and lead. The proposed changes aim to unshackle the coal, oil, and gas industries from regulations imposed by the Biden administration, according to Lee Zeldin, the administrator
Air pollution
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled a plan to repeal a landmark climate rule that aims to mostly eliminate greenhouse gases from power plants by the 2030s and weaken another regulation that restricts power plants' release of hazardous air pollutants. The proposal, announced by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin,
Nuclear energy
A decade-long regulatory standoff between environmental groups and American Electric Power (AEP) over six coal-fired power plants in Ohio has come to a head with the passage of House Bill 15, signed by Republican Governor Mike DeWine in May. The law prohibits settlements that involve the closure of "base
Nuclear energy
First Gen Corporation, through its subsidiary Energy Development Corp. (EDC), is planning to spend up to P30 billion to drill 40 new geothermal wells through 2026 for its power generation facilities. This endeavor aims to increase the baseload generation capacity of the company. According to the plan, the wells will
Nuclear energy
First Gen Corp. Chairman Federico Lopez has voiced concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the energy sector, echoing the International Energy Agency's (IEA) sentiment that it may exacerbate energy security strains. The transition to net zero and the demands imposed by the energy transition will
