EPA Administrator Wants To Destroy “Climate Change Religion”
The EPA has a plan to reward fossil fuel companies for their support in the last election by giving them everything on their wish list.
My Eco Journey in Thailand
When I retired from my job in Hong Kong, I decided to return to Thailand, where I had worked before, and buy a condo with a great sea view. I never thought to question its eco credentials, but I was in for a shock. Having a great sea view is … [continued]
Lynk & Co 08 Redefines Plug-In Hybrid Expectations with 200 km Electric Range & Expands…
The Lynk & Co 08, the first plug-in hybrid in Europe to offer up to 200 km of all-electric range (WLTP), is now becoming available across the region. With fast charging, a total driving range of over 1,000 km, and premium driving experience, the 08 gives drivers the freedom of … [continued]
How to Close the AFIF Funding Gap in 2026/2027
The EU’s funding instrument to support the rollout of public charging lacks €1.25 billion in a critical moment. An initiative to fill this gap should be a priority for Commissioner Tzitzikostas’ Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP). The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) is a key EU funding instrument supporting the … [continued]
“Social Leasing” Could Provide Affordable EVs to 3 Million Households in Europe
National schemes could be financed by the revenues generated by the EU’s carbon market and Social Climate Fund, analysis finds. It would enable many low and modest-income households to move away from dependence on combustion cars and fossil fuels. Up to 3 million households on low or modest incomes in … [continued]
The Fossil Fuel Car Trap: Europe’s Transport Vulnerability Risk
Exploring how fossil fuel car dependency of low and middle income households in five European countries can lead to transport vulnerability. Summary A foundation for policies to support a just transition As Europe accelerates its transition towards green mobility, rising fuel prices and limited access to electric vehicles (EVs) threaten … [continued]
Why Direct Air Capture Won’t Replicate the Solar Revolution
The remarkable cost declines in solar photovoltaic (PV) and lithium-ion batteries over the past several decades have fueled optimism in the climate policy and investment community, with many hoping direct air capture (DAC) technologies might follow a similar trajectory. Policymakers, investors, and industry proponents frequently draw analogies between DAC and … [continued]
Ignoring Reality: Tony Blair Institute’s Dangerous Climate Mirage
Recently I published a scathing assessment of the recent Tony Blair Institute whitepaper which claimed net zero was dead and that only direct air capture and nuclear could save us. As a result, Laurent Segalen and Gerard Reid invited me to join them on Redefining Energy to tear into Blair, … [continued]
Oopsies! Trump Misses Green Hydrogen Export Opportunity, Bigly
The Port of Rotterdam is adding more green hydrogen to its existing H2 infrastructure, under a new collaboration with the Indian firm AM Green.
What Does It Take To Move Formula 1 Teams Around The Globe?
Lando Norris held out to win the Formula 1 Grand Prix race on Sunday in Monaco. Most observers agreed that the new rule of two mandatory pit stops bunched up the pack rather than eliminated a parade of cars along the narrow principality roads. Once the 78-lap race — the … [continued]
