The world is still pushing ahead with climate action, even with the U. S. stepping back. The U. N. special adviser on sustainability, Jeffrey Sachs, shared this at a recent event. He said other countries are not letting the U. S. slow them down. Sachs talked to many world leaders this year, and none mentioned changing their climate plans because of the U. S. Sachs a...
The Trump administration is taking a hard stance against climate change policies. They recently proposed to cancel a 16-year-old finding that carbon dioxide emissions are harmful to public health. This move could prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating emissions from cars and power plants. The administration is not just downplaying global warming...
A Danish energy company is in a legal battle with the Trump administration over a wind farm project. The company, Orsted, is trying to stop the government from halting work on the Revolution Wind project off the coast of Rhode Island and Connecticut. The project is almost finished and could power hundreds of thousands of homes. The government suddenly ordered Orsted...
The Trump administration is making it hard for wind and solar energy to grow in the U. S. They don't want wind turbines on federal lands, farmland, or even floating offshore. Recently, they started looking into adding taxes on wind-turbine parts from other countries. They also stopped a nearly finished wind farm near Rhode Island, saying it was a "national security" ...
In the United States, a fresh trend is emerging among homeowners and renters who want to use solar energy without the high cost of rooftop installations. These small solar panels, about the size of a door, can be plugged into regular wall outlets and placed on balconies or decks. This idea has been popular in Europe for a while, but it's now gaining traction in the U...
The world is on the hunt for clean energy. Solar power is a big part of this. But there is a new kid on the block: dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). These are different from the usual silicon solar panels. They use dyes to capture sunlight. And guess what? These dyes can come from nature. Nature has a lot to offer. Plants, fruits, and even some bugs can give us th...
The ocean, a vast and untamed force, might hold the key to cleaner energy. A French company, Seaturns, has developed a unique way to capture wave power. Their water pendulum turbines float on the sea, moving with the waves. This motion creates electricity. The design is simple and strong. It needs little upkeep and can handle rough waters. Unlike wind or solar power...
The world is burning too much fossil fuel. This is bad news for our planet. It's making the weather go crazy. We need new ways to make energy that don't harm the Earth. One cool idea is using electricity to turn CO2 into useful stuff. This is called CO2 reduction. It can help clean the air and store renewable energy. Some companies are already testing this idea. But...
Hydrogen is a big deal in the fight against climate change. It can store and carry energy, making it a key player in the shift to clean energy. Many countries see its potential, but there are hurdles to overcome. Producing and storing hydrogen in a way that is cheap, clean, and safe is no easy task. Hydrogen does not pack a lot of energy into a small space. This make...
The Iberian Peninsula is slowly returning to normal after a significant power outage that affected Spain, Portugal, and parts of France. The incident, which occurred just after noon on Monday, was one of the most severe in Europe in nearly two decades. As the region works to restore power, experts are highlighting the complexities involved in re-energizing the grid. ...