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Trump Isolationism Means Europe Can’t Rely On USA Any Longer

May 29, 20177 years ago Steve Hanley 0 Comments

Donald Trump brought his act to Europe last week. The reviews from leaders on the Old Continent were decidedly downbeat. Angela Merkel, Germany’s chancellor, remarked after the close of last weekend’s G7 meeting, Europe “really must take our fate into our own hands.” (See video below.) It was a clear sign that the special relationship that has existed between the United States and the rest of the world since the end of World War II is beginning to break apart. What will that mean for the world’s efforts to find effective measures to combat the ravages of climate change? Or the notion of world peace in general?

Study: Large, High-Intensity Wildfires To Become Much More Common In Coming Years

April 12, 20177 years ago James Ayre 0 Comments

There will be a large increase in the number of large, high-intensity forest fires that occur in the coming years and decades, according to new research led by South Dakota State University professor Mark Cochrane.

European Energy Companies Pledge To End New Coal After 2020

April 6, 20177 years ago Joshua S Hill 0 Comments

In a surprise announcement at a press conference this week in Brussels, the European electricity sector has come out and committed to ensuring there are no new coal plants built after 2020.

European Coal Emissions Plunge 11% In 2016

April 5, 20177 years ago Joshua S Hill 0 Comments

European emissions from coal fell by an impressive 11% in 2016, according to analysis of new figures published by the European Commission this week.

New IEA Report Addresses Grid Integration Of Variable Renewable Energies

March 20, 20177 years ago Joshua S Hill 0 Comments

The growing level of variable renewable energy technologies such as wind and solar will present challenges for grid operators as they seek to integrate variable electricity generation into traditional grids, requiring that certain changes be made now in an effort to avoid overspending, delays, while simultaneously protecting the security of enegry supply.

Trump Or No Trump, US Wind Energy Propels Global Growth For GE

February 8, 20177 years ago Tina Casey 0 Comments

In yet another clue that the Trump energy plan is poised for loser status before it even gets off the ground, GE reports banner results for onshore wind.

European Shift From Coal To Gas Drops Power Emissions 4.5%

January 26, 20177 years ago Joshua S Hill 0 Comments

New analysis published this week has shown that European Union power emissions fell by 4.5% in 2016, thanks in large part to a massive switch from coal generation to gas generation.

Total Installed Solar PV Reaches 228 GW In 2015, According To IEA

November 16, 20167 years ago Joshua S Hill 0 Comments

2015 was a good year for the solar photovoltaic industry, experiencing renewed growth and delivering about 50.7 GW of new solar PV capacity, raising the global total installed capacity to over 228 GW.

European Investment Bank Approves €1.3 Billion In Climate Investments

September 28, 20168 years ago Joshua S Hill 0 Comments

As part of a larger €7.3 billion investment package, the European Investment Bank has approved more than €1.3 billion in new loans for resource efficiency and climate related investment. The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced mid-September that it had approved €7.3 billion in new loans for investment in strategic infrastructure, the environmental and … [continued]

Solar Impulse Makes It To Europe Through Dark Atlantic Night

June 24, 20168 years ago sandydec 5 Comments

Without a single drop of fuel, Solar Impulse 2—the experimental, sponsor-funded airplane wide as a Boeing 747 but only as heavy as an SUV—made history Thursday morning by completing its crossing of the Atlantic Ocean on solar energy alone. Pilot/adventurer/physician Bertrand Piccard flew in the spiritual tracks of Charles A. Lindbergh, the … [continued]