Climate change
Researchers from the Durban University of Technology have made significant strides in investigating the feasibility of switching from fossil fuel to solar power in the region of KwaZulu Natal. Their study, published in the journal Sustainability, compares the performance of solar power in different categories and predicts its potential growth
Renewable energy
Researchers at Northwestern University have found that the key obstacle to achieving significant emissions reduction from electric vehicles (EVs) is grid congestion. The study revealed that even if sufficient renewable energy is available, EVs will still rely on fossil fuel-generated energy without grid upgrades. Smart and targeted upgrades could solve
Renewable energy
As the world seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change, renewable energy is emerging as a vital solution. Despite progress, fossil fuels remain the dominant source of global energy production, but clean sources of energy, such as solar and wind power, are gaining ground. By 2025, renewable
Renewable energy
A Northwestern University study has revealed that despite the availability of sufficient renewable energy, the US transmission grid congestion prevents clean electricity from reaching many charging locations when all gas-powered vehicles are replaced by electric vehicles. This congestion forces increased reliance on nearby fossil fuel power plants, undermining the emissions
Climate change
Protesters from Extinction Rebellion and Highland Palestine took to the streets of Inverness to raise awareness about Barclays' funding of fossil fuel companies and arms manufacturers, sparking criticism from the community. The bank's decision to drop out of the UN-backed Net Zero Banking Alliance and continue investment
Renewable energy
As I sat in a hillside cafe near the new PS420mn south harbour in Aberdeen, the city's prosperous decades as the oil and gas capital of Europe were on display. The port below was bustling with ships servicing North Sea oil and gas rigs, while up the coast
Renewable energy
Researchers from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, in a study published in Fuel, have explored the production of biodiesel from waste vegetable oils using both homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts. The study highlights the challenges associated with producing biodiesel from fresh edible vegetable oil and identifies solid acid catalysts
Climate change
President Donald Trump continued his push to dismantle climate policies with an executive order targeting state laws aimed at addressing climate change. The order, which critics say is of questionable legality, has sparked a fierce backlash from state governments and climate advocates. Trump's move comes after weeks of
Climate change
Global negotiations on a new plastics treaty are set to resume in Geneva on August 5, 2025, after previous talks stalled over disagreements on key issues. Human Rights Watch, a leading human rights organization, has emphasized the need for countries to address plastic pollution at its source by limiting production,
Renewable energy
As the US government recently passed a bill favorable to fossil fuels, it is crucial to recognize the dangers of reverting to an outdated energy economy. Instead of investing in clean energy, the bill threatens to gut clean energy investments and undermine solar, wind, and battery industries. This choice between
Renewable energy
Africa's energy access landscape is dominated by approximately 600 million people living without electricity, with energy poverty remaining one of the continent's most significant barriers to development. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) Executive Chairman, NJ Ayuk, argues that instead of prematurely phasing out fossil fuels in
Renewable energy
President Trump's recent comments about wind farms in Scotland highlight a long-standing debate about renewable energy. Scotland has significant potential for renewable energy, with 17.7 gigawatts of installed capacity and 39.9 GW of planned capacity. However, the current system has led to high energy costs, despite
