Could a Chinese invasion of Taiwan derail the net-zero transition?
China recently reiterated its intention to “reunify” neighbouring Taiwan. As well as the East Asian democracy, global decarbonisation sits in…
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Food versus energy: Can agrivoltaic farming solve both crises?
In a world of diminishing resources and rising demands, land increasingly comes at a premium for energy and food production.…
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Small modular reactors: What is taking so long?
Next-generation nuclear has long been just around the corner, but debate still rages over the silver-bullet credentials of small modular…
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Breakthrough in perovskite stability opens door to most efficient solar cells yet – NREL
The US National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s latest research puts to bed previous concerns about perovskite’s instability.
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Space-based solar power could help Europe reach net zero – study
A space-based solar power programme could net Europe more than €180bn in benefits and reduce its reliance on imported fossil…
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Propane could be the key to sustainable air conditioning – study
Using propane as a refrigerant in space coolers could avoid a 0.09°C rise in global temperatures by the end of…
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Dutch students develop car that actually captures CO2
The Eindhoven University of Technology team is aiming to make a car that is carbon-neutral for its entire life cycle.
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Carbon capture rate overstated – IEEFA
The life cycle emissions of carbon capture and storage projects are being under-reported, according to new research from think tank…
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