Net zero is an accounting term. It represents a goal that, if reached, would stabilize the Earth’s climate. The equation is simple, even for those of us who are math-challenged: for every ton of carbon emitted into the atmosphere, another one must be removed. The methods to achieve a net … [continued]
The conversion to renewable energy-powered production has been remarkable over the last few years. At least 160 clean energy manufacturing facilities or expansions have been announced since August 2022, driven by tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act, with 47 declared in 2024 alone. Collectively, these facilities are expected to … [continued]
On his first day in office, President Donald J. Trump barred any new construction of offshore wind projects, proposed eliminating EV incentives, and reversed former President Joe Biden’s decision to rejoin the Paris climate pact. Trump wants to “drill, baby, drill” and take advantage of the inexpensive gas and oil … [continued]
If we hope to see a climate-hardy world in the years to come, we must recast the way we design our urban environments — they must become ecologically sound and robust sustainable spaces. Possible pathways to achieve such goals are winding and tenuous, sure, and an array of novel innovations … [continued]
Once upon a time, the maritime industry thought that, in order to shrink environmental degradation, reducing air pollutants like sulfur oxides was quite satisfactory. A lot has changed with maritime decarbonization since then. Today the industry focuses on adopting comprehensive strategies for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Digital ship technologies … [continued]
The business of decarbonization is too important to wait, say experts. But merely having climate commitments that focus on 2050 isn’t sufficient, as such pledges may lull business leaders into thinking there is still some time left until they need to act. It’s not only possible but prudent for organizations … [continued]
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to finalize more than $200 million in grant funding in the coming weeks to accelerate the clean energy transition at three Great Lakes shipping ports. That action will obligate the federal government to pay roughly $3 billion in grants under the program, even … [continued]
Boston startup re-invents millennia-old firebricks for 21st century renewable energy storage and industrial decarbonization.
A November 2024 article called “The Changing Landscape of Power Generation & Decarbonization Pathways“ offers several insights into ways that the grid is quickly evolving due to the increased adoption of renewable and other energy sources. Here’s a synthesis of the findings from authors René Leven, Aravind Rajagopal, and John … [continued]
Ports are critical for commerce, a keystone for economic growth, and play a significant role in the goods movement supply chain. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says that investing in port infrastructure and operations is vital to US economic prosperity. Because these investments provide not only economic but environmental … [continued]
