While wind and solar ramp up, several countries, including France and Britain, are looking to expand their nuclear energy programs. Germany and others aren’t so enthusiastic.
Tag: Alternative and Renewable Energy
Hunt for the ‘Blood Diamond of Batteries’ Impedes Green Energy Push
Dangerous mining conditions plague Congo, home to the world’s largest supply of cobalt, a key ingredient in electric cars. A leadership battle threatens reforms.
How the U.S. Lost Ground to China in the Contest for Clean Energy
Americans failed to safeguard decades of diplomatic and financial investments in Congo, where the world’s largest supply of cobalt is controlled by Chinese companies backed by Beijing.
What to Know About the Frantic Quest for Cobalt
A New York Times investigation examines the global demand for raw materials as the clean energy revolution takes off. This is what we found.
Race to the Future: What to Know About the Frantic Quest for Cobalt
A New York Times investigation examines the global demand for raw materials as the clean energy revolution takes off. This is what we found.
Africa’s Leaders Say Rich Countries Need to Quit Oil and Gas First
As negotiators at the Glasgow climate talks try to agree on greenhouse gas cuts, African leaders say poorer countries can’t be expected to remake their systems as quickly as wealthy ones.
‘America Is Back’ Pelosi Says at Glasgow Climate Talks
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was among a group of Democratic lawmakers who traveled with Ms. Pelosi to barnstorm the COP26 climate summit.
18 Countries to Phase Out Coal, According to Leaked Document
The countries, banks and other organizations that make up a new coalition will commit to ending all investment in new coal power generation domestically and internationally.
New $10.5 Billion Fund Aims to Spur Green Energy in Poor Countries
Its backers say it will jump-start investments in clean energy that would not otherwise draw private investors.
U.S. to Provide $500 Million for Green Bonds, Yellen Says
Ms. Yellen said wealthy countries had pledged billions of dollars to tackle climate change, but the real cost is in the trillions.