Weekly data: Asia drives global increase in CO2 from buildings
China and other Asian countries will have to be much more ambitious if the world is to achieve CO2 emissions cuts from buildings in line with global climate goals.
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Will China gamble on a nuclear future?
China plans to reach carbon neutrality by 2060, but how it gets there remains an open question. Nuclear is likely to play a role, but the exact contribution of it, renewables and other energy sources is still unclear.
China’s dirty district heating is getting cleaner
China's district heating and cooling system, the world's largest, is today mostly fuelled by coal. However, an ambitious five-year plan could make it the global leader in district heating and cooling from renewable sources.
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.
What the US election will mean for global climate policy
A Biden victory would be a relief for climate campaigners worldwide. But would it be a game changer for global efforts?
Why we need to build batteries better
The massive increase in demand for lithium-ion batteries threatens to create supply chains that are fragile as well as socially and environmentally unsustainable. Governments and the private sector are taking action.
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China joins EU in recognising economics of climate action
China's commitment to become carbon neutral before 2060 should also give extra impetus to EU clean energy transition plans.
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.
