The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources has been accelerated by the urgent need to combat climate change and the increasing economic viability of renewable technologies. – Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
The carbon market, a key tool in the fight against climate change, is undergoing significant evolution, from growing voluntary participation to a possible future where carbon credits are traded on stock exchanges. – Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
Sustainable built environments are not just about buildings; they encompass the entire built environment, including transportation systems, open spaces, and communities. – Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
In 2023, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from energy use reached their highest levels on record, according to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). – Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
In line with the increasing deployment of renewable energy projects worldwide, jobs in the sector are also surging — and China is far and away the top employer within the space. According to the International Labor Organization’s Renewable Energy and Jobs Annual Review 2022, there were 12.7 million jobs in renewable energy in 2021, with …
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In its bid to combat climate-polluting emissions, the maritime industry has adopted all manner of cutting-edge technologies, from hi-tech alternative fuels to new and increasingly advanced ship engines. But the latest advancements in the sector have seen innovators turn the dial back to rely on a trusted ancient resource – wind energy. While seafarers first …
While they are at the heart of the cloud revolution currently unleashing the potential of the internet, data centers are also notorious climate polluters. The sector has received immense scrutiny for years due to its resource-gobbling operations and significant concerns over the ecological impact it has on local communities. However, a recent report by McKinsey …
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After a minor COVID-induced drop, global energy investments rebounded to pre-pandemic levels in 2021 ($1.9 trillion) – an increase of 10% over 2020 – reports the International Energy Association (IEA). And in what will be music to the ears of policymakers and green energy advocates, much of the investment attention shifted from traditional fuel production …
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Climate change is an increasingly costly, and deadly, event in countries around the world. As the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reports, the past 50 years have seen some of the deadliest and most expensive disasters ever recorded. The period from 1970 to 2019 accounted for 50% of all climate-related disasters, 45% of reported deaths, and …
The general view is that energy efficiency is good for the environment. After all, the less energy a device consumes, the better an outcome that provides for the environment. Therefore, if devices consume less than they would have because of technological advancement, it seems logical to pursue and encourage those advancements that provide efficiency. However, …
