Wealthy democracies rev up an effort to spend trillions on a new climate-friendly energy economy, while stealing away some of China’s manufacturing power.
Tag: Alternative and Renewable Energy
Biden Vetoes Legislation That Would Reinstate Tariffs on Some Solar Panels
President Biden announced a two-year pause on the tariffs last year after importers complained that the penalties would threaten broader adoption of solar energy in the United States.
D.O.E.’s Loan Program Has a Lot More Climate Capital to Give
Jigar Shah runs a federal program that suddenly has a gusher of money to lend before the next election.
Sultan al-Jaber, Who Heads U.N. Climate Talks, Hints at His Approach
In a speech, Sultan al-Jaber, the Emirati official presiding over this year’s climate summit, spoke of emissions cuts, but experts also cited ambiguity in his statements.
A Once-Promising Green Energy Technology Hits a Roadblock
Tidal power turbines operating on the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia were suspended after the company running them was unable to get a permit to continue testing.
Australia Eyes a Fraught Pivot from Coal Power to Renewables
As the country’s oldest power station closed, experts warn that the country needs a clearer strategy to manage its exit from coal power.
Heat Pump Maker’s $13.3 Billion Sale Raises Questions in Germany
Carrier Global Corp., plans to acquire a unit of Viessmann Group that produces heat pumps, seen in Berlin as the heating solution for Germany’s green future.
Berlin to Review Sale of Heat Pump Maker to U.S. Firm
Carrier Global Corp., plans to acquire a unit of Viessmann Group that produces heat pumps, seen in Berlin as the heating solution for Germany’s green future.
Geothermal Power, Cheap and Clean, Could Help Run Japan. So Why Doesn’t It?
For decades, new plants have been blocked by powerful local interests, the owners of hot spring resorts, that say the sites threaten a centuries-old tradition.
Earth to Hit Critical Global Warming Threshold by Early 2030s
A new report says it is still possible to hold global warming to relatively safe levels, but doing so will require global cooperation, billions of dollars and big changes.