The rush to quit coal is leading countries into the 'gas trap'
Increased natural gas production could inadvertently slow investment in clean energy and lead to higher carbon emissions, a new paper finds.
Jul 3, 2025
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Page 16: Research news on Energy transition
Energy transition denotes the large-scale shift of energy systems from fossil fuel dependence toward low- and zero-carbon sources such as solar, wind, nuclear, geothermal, and green hydrogen, supported by grid-scale storage and electrification of end uses. Research in this area examines technology cost and performance, system optimization models, infrastructure and land-use planning, policy and market design, social acceptance and justice, and the repurposing of legacy coal and industrial assets to achieve net-zero emissions while maintaining reliability and affordability.
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Solar minigrid brings light and hope to a Goma neighborhood, offering blueprint for rest of Congo
Street lights erase the shadows where attackers once hid. Noisy, polluting diesel generators have gone silent. New businesses are taking root.
Jul 1, 2025
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Battery swapping stations powered by solar and wind: How this could work for electric vehicles
Petrol and diesel vehicles are being phased out globally and replaced with electric vehicles so that countries can meet their commitments to zero human-caused carbon emissions by 2050. But electric vehicles' batteries run ...
Jun 30, 2025
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Bangladesh pushes solar to tackle energy woes
Bangladesh's caretaker leader has ordered all government institutions including ministry buildings and schools to install solar panels to ease chronic power problems in a country regularly hit by deadly heat waves.
Jun 27, 2025
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Experts propose public solar energy service to accelerate green transition
What do we need to achieve the energy transition? The technologies for producing and storing renewable energies are available and are constantly improving. The challenge lies in implementation. How do we bring business, politics, ...
Jun 26, 2025
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Yes, Victoria's efforts to wean households off gas have been dialed back. But it's still real progress
On the question of gas, Victoria's government faces pressure from many directions.
Jun 26, 2025
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UK carbon emissions cut by half since 1990: experts
The UK has cut its carbon emissions by 50.4% since 1990 levels, a group of experts tasked with advising the government said on Wednesday.
Jun 25, 2025
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New York state to build nuclear power plant
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced plans Monday to build a nuclear power facility, enlisting a state agency for the first major new US nuclear construction since 2009.
Jun 23, 2025
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South Africa's big rooftops could power six million homes: How to make it happen
South Africa has many factories, warehouses, schools and hospitals—big buildings with large rooftop spaces. In such a sunny country, these flat surfaces would be perfect for large photovoltaic solar systems that could generate ...
Jun 23, 2025
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Indigenous engagement is essential for small modular nuclear reactor projects
With climate change-fueled natural disasters becoming more frequent and devastating for communities around the world, the need for cleaner energy solutions is more urgent than ever.
Jun 20, 2025
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