Energy

Economic damages from droughts in the EU and UK could rise by one third by the end of the century. What are the necessary adaptation measures needed to prevent the worsening of droughts and warming? Carbon Brief projects and explores the economic losses for Europe and also individual regions and countries.

Should gas and oil projects stop receiving funding? The ADB aims to end financing for coal mining and power plants, yet critics remain particularly on having methane gas as a “transition fuel”.

Clean energy is a growing economic engine for rural communities across the United States. In many regions, clean energy jobs are diversifying the rural economy and helping to transform areas that may otherwise struggle to attract jobs and investments or have been facing years of economic stagnation. This post visualises the relevant data into graphics to show the status of clean energy jobs in the rural parts of the US.

The government of Uzbekistan is launching one of the first private-sector renewable energy projects in the country. How will this project support the United Nations' 2030 SDG goals for affordable and clean energy?

TNC Announces Innovative Collaboration for Solar Development in Central Appalachia

Event recording and report now available -- Chilling Prospects: Tracking Sustainable Cooling for All 2021 (https://www.seforall.org/system/files/2021-05/Chilling-Prospects-21-SEf…)

U.S. approves first major offshore wind farm off Massachusetts coast

Is hydrogen-based fuel an efficient renewable energy alternative to curb carbon emissions? Can we count on it to reduce our fossil-fuel dependence and meet the climate target for 2030? Is it cost-competitive? The hydrogen debate continues. Have your say!