The Deep Freeze: Too Much Dependence On Renewables, Or A Lack Thereof?
A gust of cold air swept across the great plains of the U.S. on Feb. 14, 2021. An extreme weather abnormality had impacted up to 25 states with more than 3.3 million residents in eight of those states waking up
Should Governments Subsidize Hydrogen?
As countries chart paths to net-zero economies by 2050, hydrogen has enjoyed a new wave of attention. Proponents believe that it could play a key role in decarbonizing industries such as steel, cement, heavy-duty vehicles, and shipping that cannot feasibly
Fasset: Using Blockchain To Promote Sustainable Investments
Fasset is a company using blockchain technology for investments in sustainable infrastructures. Mohammad Raafi Hossain is the CEO of this company striving to fund real assets for the real economy in hopes of enhancing people's lives and wellbeing. I spoke
Why Cities, Towns and Regions Are Creating a Roadmap Towards 100% Renewable Energy
Tackling the climate emergency – a security, socioeconomic and environmental crisis – requires the unprecedented transformation of energy systems and an immediate transition to renewable energy across all sectors. For a perspective on why cities and regions are going renewable and
Liter of Light: Making Solar Energy Accessible To All
According to the World Bank, “one billion people – mostly concentrated in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia – live their daily lives without electricity.” In the Philippines, around 16 million people have no access to electricity, especially in rural areas
The Cubans Who Taught Us About Clean Energy
Maybe you travel for the beaches and the views. Maybe it’s for the food. But did you know that with a little planning and local assistance, you could use your travels to teach your friends about clean energy? Perhaps your
The Green Vision for China
China can change from black to green within the next 30 years. But it requires strong and persistent policies China in the past: Economic growth and severe pollution In the past 40 years, China has had a tremendous economic growth, creating a
Increasing The Efficiency of Hydrogen Fuel Cells: An Interview with BMPower
Hydrogen is going to be the main energy source for the global economy in the future. Experts, organizations, companies and entire countries are starting to consider it as a long-term alternative to fossil fuels. The scope of hydrogen is very
One’s Waste, Another’s Treasure: An Interview With Episome Biotech
Initially founded as a research and development laboratory, biotechnology company Episome Biotech is endowing our world with new industrial enzyme technologies that have the potential to reform conventional and unsustainable solutions to problems across a range of industries. Some of these
Blockchain in Energy Markets: An Interview with Power Ledger
Wind turbines, solar energy, sea waves and wind power generators are gradually replacing traditional fossil fuels powered energy plants. Innovative companies like Power Ledger play a key role in this. They support customers, lobby at the government level and facilitate
The Antidote is Action
We are living in a time of existential threat from climate change. Snow pack around the world is measured in inches rather than yards. Torrential “rain bombs” wreak havoc on crops and cities. Rising seas flood our coastal cities, creating
The Road to Smarter Renewable Energy
The UK has reached a stage where it’s critical to make renewable energy technology truly accessible for residents and business owners alike. The issue is one that faces all developed countries that aspire to base their economy on renewable energy.