After the candidate called for a “transition” away from oil and gas, executives said the country would need fossil fuels for decades to come.
Tag: Alternative and Renewable Energy
How Coal-Loving Australia Became the Leader in Rooftop Solar
Embracing solar panels to save money, homeowners have made the country a powerhouse in renewable energy.
China’s Pledge to Be Carbon Neutral by 2060: What It Means
Under international pressure to do more to address global warming, Xi Jinping made a surprise commitment to drastically reduce emissions. Now comes the hard part.
With Much of the World’s Economy Slowed Down, Green Energy Powers On
Wind giants are trying to shrug off the effects of the pandemic.
In 5 Countries, Overwhelming Majorities Want Cleaner Air, Poll Finds
A new survey in five countries found significant support for stricter air quality regulations and enforcement of existing rules.
A New Weapon Against Climate Change May Float
The wind power industry sees an opportunity in allowing windmills to be pushed into deeper water.
Economic Giants Are Restarting. Here’s What It Means for Climate Change.
Want to know whether the world can avert catastrophe? Watch the recovery plans coming out now in Europe, China and the United States.
Natural Gas Exports Slow as Pandemic Reduces Global Demand
Businesses in the United States, Israel and other countries were planning to invest billions in export terminals. Now, those projects are being canceled or delayed.
Earth Day Message to Leaders: After Coronavirus, Rebuild Wisely
Activists and scientists called on world leaders to shift the global economy onto a healthier, more sustainable track.
Oil Companies Are Collapsing Due to Coronavirus, but Wind and Solar Energy Keep Growing
The renewable-energy business is expected to keep growing, though more slowly, in contrast to fossil fuel companies, which have been hammered by low oil and gas prices.