Energy

Powering the world. A collection of 15 posts
Why the Energy Transition Begins with Metals
Energy

Why the Energy Transition Begins with Metals

The imperative of a transition away from fossil fuels towards climate-friendly energy sources is becoming clearer by the year. However, financial obstacles and ESG concerns make the path towards a greener future much more complicated than anticipated.
7 min read
The Journey Towards Net Zero in Transportation
Harvard

The Journey Towards Net Zero in Transportation

In February 2020, a coalition of airlines, airports, and manufacturers known as UK Sustainable Aviation announced they were committing to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2050 (1)(2). Their claim is
6 min read
The Push for Net-Zero Emissions -- Corporate Reality or Fantasy? How Apple is Leading the Charge
Berkeley

The Push for Net-Zero Emissions -- Corporate Reality or Fantasy? How Apple is Leading the Charge

Achieving net-zero is an admirable goal. Concepts and techniques behind net-zero are often complicated, unclear, and occasionally untested. To effectively guide companies through net-zero, three key questions must be answered.
6 min read
Down, but not out: Climate change and the future of Nuclear Energy
Sciences Po

Down, but not out: Climate change and the future of Nuclear Energy

Nuclear Energy has slowly disappeared from the focus of most policymakers. In the shadows of accidents in Chernobyl and Fukushima, the risks were deemed too high. However, new technologies and the climate urgency
4 min read
The future of a clean and sustainable shipping industry
Cambridge

The future of a clean and sustainable shipping industry

The shipping industry is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. This article explores the options we have to make the global shipping industry more sustainable.
6 min read
Insights into the Lithium Industry
Energy

Insights into the Lithium Industry

The use of gasoline has revolutionized energy storage. The substance’s energy density has led to its transportability and the internal combustion engine that depends upon it has become the lynchpin of the global transportation network.
4 min read
The Future of the Keystone Pipeline
ESG

The Future of the Keystone Pipeline

The election of Joseph R. Biden in early November will return to the normal diplomatic and economic relationship between Canada and the United States from the “America First” policy implemented during the Trump
3 min read
Fracking: Its History in the US and Its Impacts on Climate Change
Climate Change

Fracking: Its History in the US and Its Impacts on Climate Change

What is Fracking? Fracking is a drilling technique that allows oil and natural gas to be produced. Processes similar to fracking have been around since the 1860s. It was first used on hard
4 min read
Green Hydrogen: Fuel of the Future?
Energy

Green Hydrogen: Fuel of the Future?

Scientists are certain that without drastic countermeasures and new technology, global warming will continue to cause ever more disruptive environmental, economic and social disasters. Furthermore, current research emphasizes that to slow global warming
4 min read
Analyzing the Future of Clean Energy in India
Sustainability

Analyzing the Future of Clean Energy in India

What initiatives have propelled India’s strides toward clean energy and what characterizes the country’s future of sustainable energy?
3 min read
Exploring Greenhouse Gases Emissions Taxes
Sustainability

Exploring Greenhouse Gases Emissions Taxes

Among the most pressing issues that humanity faces in the 21st century is global warming. With the potential to worsen natural disasters such as floods and droughts, global warming is currently poised to
12 min read
How AI is Paving the Path for Renewable Energy
Sustainability

How AI is Paving the Path for Renewable Energy

AI is shaping the future of energy production for a cleaner, sustainable America of tomorrow.
5 min read
The Rise of Electric Vehicle Incentives in China
Sustainability

The Rise of Electric Vehicle Incentives in China

How will incentives impact EV adoption in China?
Trump's Coal Promises: The Economic Rewards and Repercussions
Sustainability

Trump's Coal Promises: The Economic Rewards and Repercussions

Years following his election, what does Trump's promises of coal mean for the American coal economy?
Which Green Energy Alternative is the Most Economically Viable?
Sustainability

Which Green Energy Alternative is the Most Economically Viable?

Green energy is emerging as the next step of global power management, but what are the risks and drawbacks of each source?