The energy industry remained one of the best-performing industries in terms of both quality and coverage of disclosures. This is not surprising given the industry’s exposure to climate risk and the continued pressure from both investors and the wider public. This article dr...
In any discussion about climate change, renewable energy usually tops the list of changes the world can implementto stave off the worst effects of rising temperatures. That's because renewable energy sources such as solar and wind don't emit carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that contribut...
In order to achieve environmental policy goals, taxes on energy will need to be higher than previously thought. This is because the impact of taxes on total energy use happens more slowly than suggested by earlier modeling approaches. I only study one facet of climate policy, and I hope that...
Energy powers our life, and energy consumption correlates well with our standards of living. The developed world has become accustomed to cheap and plentiful supplies. Recently, more of the developing world populations are striving for the same, as well as taking steps toward securing their future...
Renewable energy is seen as an alternative to conventional energy sources, which are predominantly fossil-fuel based and cause dangerous climate change. Various forms of renewable energy also require some resource inputs and installations need to be replaced every 30 years or so. This leads an ...
When it comes to curbing climate change, scientists have been clear. The world needs to stop burning fossil fuels. However, much of the world still depends on significant amounts of oil, gas and coal for its energy needs. England kicked off the coal power revolution in 1882 and, for ...
from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy sources, and relying on existing technology to build a clean economy. Governments across the world can work together to tackle climate change and invest in a safer future for children, but they need to know that this is a top priority for families...
Some scientists are counting on the current popularity of artificial intelligence. To cope with climate change, the first step is to "identify symptoms" and have the ability to accurately analyze and predict weather. But this is not an easy task, and artificial intelligence can precisely showcase...
Scientists blame it on climate change. But Greece is fighting back – pushing for a transition to clean energy and carbon neutrality by producing renewables at record levels. "September 6 was a day of records for the Greek renewable sector: 81 percent of the total clean en...
carbon-free energy as well. That will require combining clean energy with adequate storage to provide "grid reliability"—that is, systems that will keep the juice flowing in all seasons, even when the sun is absent or the wind stops blowing. In short, you need really, really big batteries...