Energy News
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Taking back carbon 'imperative' to stop planet overheating, backers say"Carbon removal" efforts need to rapidly push ahead as a way to create options if emissions reductions fall short, researchers say. -
In Pakistan, a high mountain water pipe brings a bonus: peaceBetter water storage and a more secure supply mean conflicts over water are declining - and harvests are growing.
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Host nations must drive China's Belt and Road towards sustainability. Here's howThe biggest infrastructure project of the 21st century promises economic prosperity, but only if host nations ensure that development does not destroy the natural environment or uproot communities. What can be done? -
Coal in the Philippines—Are banks risking US$21 billion on stranded assets?As the Philippines' banks continue to finance coal-fired power plants, a surplus of coal plants could turn them into bad investments—and the subsequent burden of high electricity costs could be passed on to consumers.
Energy Opinion
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Got solar? Now add batteries– Solar energy regulators are giving a clear signal to the market: the grid is not your battery, so please buy your own. -
San Francisco hosted a star-studded climate summit but what did we actually learn?– The summit showcased an increasingly visible and vocal climate action community not limited to policy makers and governments. -
How the urban nexus will make your city more resource efficient– The way that cities are conceived, planned and managed does not always recognise the interconnections between the different systems they run on. But this must change if we are to address future challenges, says Dr Steffen Lehmann.
Videos
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Wanted: Million-dollar solutions for better cities– Launched last week, The Liveability Challenge is looking for projects offering new and innovative solutions to solve problems of waste and cooling.
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Climate change is everyone's fight: C40 Mayors– It has been said that the fight against climate change will be won in cities. In this video by C40, mayors of the world’s mega cities share what they are doing to address the most pressing climate threats.
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New documentary showcases the promise of solar energy–
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Shalini Kantayya and featuring stories from the U.S. and China, “Catching the Sun” focuses on the global race to lead the clean energy future.
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$1.5 billion for a sustainable Singapore– The Singapore government on Saturday launched its masterplan for sustainable development, dedicating $1.5 billion to initiatives such as scaling up public transport, growing solar adoption, and moving towards zero waste.
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