The business case for CO2 removal in a net-zero world
The question is not whether trees, CCS and direct air capture are needed, but what will deliver carbon removal at scale.
Americas
Americas
Meet Joe Biden’s climate and energy team
Joe Biden has proposed the most ambitious climate and clean energy agenda of any incoming US president. Here’s the team tasked with turning the plans into policy.
Why geothermal could be key to clean energy security in the Caribbean
Caribbean islands are increasingly focusing on renewables. Being located on a volcano makes geothermal an interesting option.
Can the US’s offshore oil and gas hub pivot to wind energy?
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards sees a future for offshore wind energy in the Gulf of Mexico – with help from the region’s oil and gas industry.
Florida lays the groundwork for investment growth
Florida’s economic development over the past decade has been impressive. However, with growth stalled by the impact of Covid-19, to what extent will the economic foundations established during that period help accelerate recovery and where might new investment opportunities lie?
US Senate: Gridlock or a slow grind?
Can a Biden presidency wrest any climate wins from a hostile Senate?
Joe Biden’s won: Here’s his day one energy transition agenda
President-elect Joe Biden has promised voters a bold clean energy agenda. Here is what he can do from day one to start to reverse Donald Trump’s pro-polluter policies.
US election: Economic concerns overrode climate reality
Climate change may be the biggest issue of our times, and many Americans are already suffering from its impacts, but data suggests it didn’t play a large part in the US election.
Floating offshore wind and California’s zero-carbon grid
Offshore wind can complement solar to get California to its zero-carbon electricity target, says state energy commissioner Karen Douglas.
Mexico slams brakes on clean energy momentum
Renewable energy has made slow progress in Mexico, where political commitment is lacking.
California’s ‘Lithium Valley’ could power EVs worldwide
Clean energy entrepreneur Danny Kennedy believes California’s Salton Sea geothermal field could be “a green, home-grown lithium resource” unlocking transport electrification.
California’s oil industry could become a just transition model
Disruptions at two San Francisco Bay Area refineries underline the importance of political leaders working hand in hand with industry.
Haiti’s long road to energy self-sufficiency
Clean energy could offer Haiti a more secure energy system and a way to reduce its devastating poverty, but the road ahead will be long.
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