Thursday, November 21, 2024

Tag: energy

‘Clean energy is moving fast’: Investments in renewables will overtake fossil...

The global energy crisis that followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as well as the growing affordability of renewables, has given rise to more sustainable alternatives.

Floating solar panels could power thousands of cities entirely, new study...

Floating solar panels could theoretically provide enough energy to meet electricity demands of 6,256 cities in 124 countries.

Soaring energy prices triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could...

"Unaffordable costs of energy and other necessities will push vulnerable populations into energy poverty and even extreme poverty.”

Fusion—and its radioactive and nuclear weapons                                                   

“The harsh realities of fusion belie the claims of its proponents of ‘unlimited, clean, safe and cheap energy.'"

Denmark makes Bid for ‘Putin-Free’ energy by accelerating mammoth artificial wind...

The German government is also pledging to accelerate the legal approval procedures for onshore wind turbines, in view of the urgency of reducing dependence on Russian methane gas.

Russia and US uranium

Strengthening national security necessitates terminating all energy ties with Rosatom and Russia.

Fossil fuel ‘philosopher’ wrote about ‘superiority’ of Western culture, and blamed...

Recently surfaced writings of Alex Epstein, a favorite intellectual of the oil industry and GOP politicians, reveal past statements about “inferior” cultures.

‘Dirty Truth’: New campaign exposes utilities failing to deliver on climate...

“This ad brings to light the true cost of fossil fuels—our health, our livelihood, and our future—and the truth that many American utility companies are purposefully misleading the public about their commitments to switch to green electricity."

Norwegian Arctic oil drilling targeted by campaigners in new legal action

“But our application to the European Court of Human Rights is for me the manifestation of action and hope in the face of this crisis.”

Trump’s golden era of energy is turning to lead

Nothing can hide the painful economics facing these industries—no matter what President Trump says.

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David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...

As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.

Trump’s Energy Department pick: A Fracking CEO who claims ‘there is no climate crisis’

Wright’s history of denying the severity of climate change raise critical questions about his ability to lead an agency central to energy innovation and climate policy.

Pentagon fails seventh straight audit amid $1 trillion military budget

Meanwhile, Congress continues to approve unprecedented increases in military spending, pushing the budget close to $1 trillion.

Protesters demand US Senate block weapons sales to Israel amid Gaza death toll exceeding...

Emblazoned with slogans like “Stop Arming Israel” and “Fund Housing, Not Genocide,” demonstrators gathered in the Hart Senate Office Building ahead of a pivotal Senate vote on Wednesday.

Senate rejects Sanders’ push to halt US arms sales as weapons fuel 44,000 deaths...

The Senate overwhelmingly voted against the measures, leaving advocates of peace and human rights questioning U.S. complicity in the alleged war crimes unfolding in Gaza.