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EU Rules Out Production Aid In Blow To Battery & Cleantech Industry

The European Commission missed a big opportunity to create a cleantech bazooka. New EU state-aid rules published today are a setback for the European cleantech and battery industry, green group T&E has said. The rules maintain a ban on production aid — subsidies for each unit actually produced — despite the … [continued]

Electricity Use For Commercial Computing Could Surpass Space Cooling, Ventilation

In our Annual Energy Outlook 2025 (AEO2025) Reference case, we project the electricity consumed for commercial computing will increase faster than any other end use in buildings. Computing accounted for an estimated 8% of commercial sector electricity consumption in 2024 and grows to 20% by 2050. Ultimately, more electricity could be consumed … [continued]

ChatGPT-generated panoramic image of a decommissioned Chinese blast furnace complex, symbolizing the industrial shift as steel demand declines and cleaner methods emerge

Flash Ironmaking Hits Combustion Wall Amid Steel’s Decarbonization Shift

My recent update of my global steel projection through 2100, driven by China’s declining demand for cement and infrastructure construction, has refocused my attention on pathways for steel decarbonization. The dynamics of steel consumption and emissions are closely linked to building and infrastructure development, sectors traditionally responsible for about half … [continued]

"Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill - Cumulative Oil Slick Footprint, April 25 - July 16, 2010" by SkyTruth is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.

The Deepwater Horizon Tragedy: 15 Years Of Ecological Restoration Are Underway

The  Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded 15 years ago, killing 11 people and injuring another 17. More than 100 million gallons of oil flowed into the Gulf of Mexico, causing the largest marine oil spill in US history. Years of ecological destruction followed, and the catastrophic legacy of this disaster is … [continued]

Lynk & Co Unveils Revised Sustainability Strategy in 2024 Report

Lynk & Co International has published its 2024 Sustainability Report, revealing a revised strategy that reinforces its commitment to sustainable mobility through bolder climate action, enhanced circularity, and more transparent governance practices. Read the full report here. Key Highlights from the 2024 Report: Updated Sustainability Strategy: Grounded in a double materiality assessment … [continued]