Climate change
The International Court of Justice's landmark advisory opinion on climate change has set out the legal requirements for governments to tackle the crisis, with far-reaching implications for fossil fuel projects in Africa. The opinion, handed down in July 2025, confirms that all states have a duty to prevent
Climate change
As the world grapples with the devastating consequences of climate change, the Trump administration has been actively working to undermine global efforts to transition away from fossil fuels and towards clean energy. President Trump has made no secret of his disdain for wind and solar energy, and his administration has
Climate change
Deep learning technologies, coupled with artificial neural networks (ANNs), are transforming the biodiesel industry by addressing the long-standing challenges in feedstock selection and production optimization. Traditional biodiesel production relies heavily on edible crops, creating a problematic "food versus fuel" competition. However, second-generation biodiesel, derived from non-edible sources such
Wind power plants
The Trump administration has dealt a blow to the renewable energy sector by canceling $679 million in federal funding for offshore wind projects, affecting 12 projects across the country. This move is the latest in a string of actions aimed at prioritizing fossil fuels over green energy. The cancellation includes
Wind power plants
The Trump administration is increasingly exerting pressure on other countries to rely more heavily on fossil fuels, an approach that is at odds with the global consensus on climate change. The administration's efforts include applying tariffs, visa restrictions, and port fees to discourage countries from transitioning to clean
Wind power plants
As the 2020 US presidential election cycle unfolds, it has come to light that big oil corporations have spent a staggering $445m to influence Donald Trump and Congress. This influx of funds has yielded tangible results, with a significant number of contributions made by companies and individuals linked to the
Wind power plants
In the run-up to the last US presidential election, big oil corporations poured $445 million into the campaign coffers to shape the policies of Donald Trump and Congress. Following Trump's election victory, 47 contributions were made to his inaugural fund by companies and individuals with ties to the
Wind power plants
The ties between the fossil fuel industry and the current US administration are becoming increasingly apparent, with big oil corporations spending over $445 million on the last presidential election cycle to influence Donald Trump and Congress. Following the election, 47 contributions were made to Trump's inaugural fund by
Renewable energy
Energy experts at an energy talk in Dhaka on Saturday urged the Bangladesh government to phase out fossil fuels and ensure a just transition to renewable energy sources. The event, organized by nine green platforms, highlighted the need to shift away from fossil fuels due to their unsustainable nature and
Renewable energy
British Columbia's Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions, Adrian Dix, wants his province to be a leader in both fossil fuel production and the transition to a low-carbon economy, mirroring the balancing act Prime Minister Mark Carney is attempting. This would involve leveraging Canada's natural resources
Renewable energy
The world's efforts to transition to renewable energy sources remain sluggish, with international consensus unable to secure a complete phase-out of fossil fuels at the 2023 Dubai climate summit. Despite a 130-country pact to boost renewable energy by 2030, global progress in meeting the goal of tripling renewable
Renewable energy
Pacific nations are at a critical juncture in transitioning to renewable energy, according to Dr. George Carter, Senior Fellow at The Australian National University. The region's focus on adaptation has left a blind spot for mitigation, and it's time to socialize the idea of renewable energy
