Biden’s energy department revives loan program to boost clean technology
Program previously disbursed billions in loan guarantees to companies such as Tesla and the failed solar company Solyndra
Tag: Energy
Fossil fuel emissions in danger of surpassing pre-Covid levels
International Energy Agency data shows steady climb over second half of 2020
Electricity needed to mine bitcoin is more than used by ‘entire countries’
Bitcoin mining – the process in which a bitcoin is awarded to a computer that solves a complex series of algorithm – is a deeply energy intensive process
The Republicans criticizing Haaland’s nomination – and their ties to fossil fuels
The congresswoman has faced hostile questioning from senators during her confirmation for interior secretary. Some of them are personally invested in fossil fuels
Cumbrian campaigners warn minister of legal action over coalmine
Group tells Robert Jenrick it intends to contest his decision not to challenge plans for new deep mine
Recent Australian emissions cuts likely to be reversed in recovery from Covid and drought
Scott Morrison says Coalition is ‘getting on with’ reductions, but analysis finds end of lockdowns and drought will reverse trend
Australia was the first casualty of the big blackout lie blaming wind power – the US could be next
As climate impacts intensify, power grids stuffed with ageing fossil fuel infrastructure crumble
Chad halts lake’s world heritage status request over oil exploration
Exclusive: African state says it has agreements with oil companies in Lake Chad area
US conservatives falsely blame renewables for Texas storm outages
Lawmakers and the Murdoch-owened media target wind and solar but grid operator says fossil fuel generators suffered biggest problems
To save the planet, we need a new type of growth
Richard Murphy and Colin Hines on creating a programme of economic activity that improves social conditions and addresses the environmental crisis