Q&A: How viable are floating offshore windfarms?
Earlier this week, it was widely reported that the world’s first floating windfarm is currently being installed off the coast of Peterhead in... Read More
Seven charts show why the IEA thinks coal investment has already peaked
Global investment in coal-fired power plants is set to decline "dramatically" after passing an all-time high during the past several years, says the... Read More
The Carbon Brief Interview: Amory Lovins
Amory Lovins is the co-founder and chief scientist of the Rocky Mountain Institute. He has served as energy advisor to major firms and governments in... Read More
UK wind power can help meet peak winter demand, study says
Wind power can make an important contribution to the UK’s electricity supply even in the depths of winter when demand is highest, a new study says. ... Read More
In-depth: New BP data shows emissions flat in 2016 with record rise in renewables
The world added a record amount of energy from renewable sources in 2016 and global coal use fell again, according to the 2017 BP Statistical Review... Read More
Explainer: The challenge of defining fossil fuel subsidies
Just over a year ago, the G7 group of nations pledged to end all “inefficient fossil fuel subsidies” by 2025. ... Read More
Election 2017: What the manifestos say on energy and climate change
Update 9/6/2017: Following the news today that the Conservatives failed to secure a majority of MPs in parliament, prime minister Theresa May has... Read More
Cut fossil fuel use 'dramatically' to meet climate goals, says Shell-backed report
The use of fossil fuel, particularly coal and oil, must decline "sharply" if the world is to meet the goals of the Paris accord, according to a new... Read More
Renewables growth breaks records again despite fall in investment
Falling costs allowed the world to add record new renewable capacity even as investment fell, according to a new report. ... Read More
Renewable electricity in Africa could outstrip demand in 2030, study says
Africa has huge untapped resources for renewable energy, with the potential for electricity generated from wind and solar to surpass total projected... Read More
Analysis: Dramatic shift in UK government outlook for gas and clean energy
The future UK electricity mix will have more renewables, batteries and interconnectors than expected, according to long-awaited new government... Read More
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