Weekly data: Interest rate modelling risks overestimating decarbonising costs
The EU's future interest rate of 10% risks over-inflating the estimated cost of decarbonising, potentially putting more ambitious future carbon targets at risk.
Nick Ferris
Nick Ferris is a data journalist based in London. He has previously worked at Greenpeace Unearthed, The MailOnline and The Straits Times. He is a graduate of the MA in Investigative Journalism at City University.
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Oil nations face perilous future without energy transition support
Petrostates face a tricky future as the world decarbonises, with declining oil revenues threatening their finances. There is a strong case for industrialised countries to offer more support to less well off producer economies.
Weekly data: Renewables overtake nuclear in global electricity mix
More electricity was generated from renewables than nuclear in 2019, but despite strong growth, investment in renewables will have to be massively scaled up to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C.
Clean energy companies show resilience during Covid recession
Clean energy companies Schneider Electric, Vestas, Sunrun, Xcel Energy and NextEra Energy outperformed companies in other sectors over the past year. Their strong performance came as investment in renewables continued to increase in 2020.
Weekly data: Net zero requires a scale-up and redirect of global energy funding
Global investment in energy must increase by a staggering $1.1trn a year to curb the world's temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, says a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency.
European Covid recovery so far failing to ‘build back better’
European governments have pledged billions in clean energy investment in their Covid-19 recovery funds, but measures announced so far are a long way off the green recovery many had hoped for.
Data shows reducing CO2 emissions is good for business
Companies are increasingly convinced that reducing carbon emissions can have a positive impact on market demand, reputation and even supply chains.
Why a diverse workforce would benefit the clean energy transition
Diversity is not a zero-sum game. A more representative workforce will enable companies to better drive forward the clean energy transition and ensure it benefits all communities.
Companies are struggling to address climate-related risks
Data from the European Investment Bank shows a substantial majority of companies feel unprepared for the challenges of climate change.
Why airports could become stranded assets
Hundreds of billions of dollars are being invested in expanding airports worldwide. Yet, there are serious doubts over the economic feasibility of these projects as the world transitions to clean energy.
Cybersecurity threats escalate in the energy sector
As electricity systems digitalise and transition to renewables, they become increasingly vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks. Policymakers and utility operators are fighting an evermore sophisticated battle to keep the threat at bay.
Bitcoin: Friend or foe of the clean energy transition?
Bitcoin is often denounced for its vast energy consumption, but some experts argue that the cryptocurrency and its associated technology could be helpful as we decarbonise.
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