Energy

New Report Details Fracking’s ‘Widespread and Severe Harm’ to Health and Climate

From Common Dreams. “From a public health perspective and a climate perspective, stopping fracking is imperative.” BRETT WILKINS April 28,…

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The IPCC WG3 Report: It’s ‘now or never’ for the planet

Alan Thornett argues that life on planet Earth is facing a perfect storm. The precarious agreement from COP26 in Glasgow…

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Nuclear power isn’t a safe bet in a warming world

An article from The Conversation explains why nuclear power is not the answer… The overwhelming majority of nuclear power stations…

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Russia’s invasion has caused a short-term spike in prices, but could prompt a long-term shift towards sustainability.

Following on from the Nature editorial we posted yesterday, a more in depth look at the issues surrounding energy, food…

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The EU can simultaneously end dependence on Russia and meet climate goals

An editorial from Nature argues that moving away from Russian oil and gas must mean developing renewable alternatives. The Nord…

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Experts and environmentalists pan Tory energy strategy

From Labour Hub The government today published its long-awaited strategy for increasing the UK’s energy independence. The strategy contains an ambition to…

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South Africa’s Coal Miners’ Union Calls for a Public Pathway Approach to Energy Transition

From Trade Unions for Energy Democracy, a report from South Africa: At its recent 17th National Congress, South Africa’s National Union…

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Energy efficiency- the largest, cheapest, safest, cleanest way to address the crisis

An interview with Amory Lovins, from The Guardian. Interview by John Vidal Amory Lovins, known as the ‘Einstein of energy…

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In a world on fire, stop burning things!

According to this article in the New Yorker, Renewable energy is now cheaper than fossil fuel, and becoming more so.…

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End the addiction to fossil fuel- support the Ukrainian resistance

Alan Thornett offers a detailed discussion of the situation in Ukraine and the need for a rapid global transition away…