Channel: Climate & Energy Archives - Page 9 of 13

June 16, 2020 Jim McClelland

First hybrid crew transfer vessels for UK offshore wind farm

News: In a first for the UK, electric drivetrains have been selected to power the crew transfer vessels for a new offshore wind farm in the North Sea.

June 4, 2020 Jim McClelland

Guest Blog: Is the UK more pessimistic about climate change?

With confidence in national governments under pressure, Neil Gupta asks: Are UK citizens more pessimistic than most about overcoming climate change?

June 1, 2020 Jim McClelland

Clean energy outperforms dirty power stocks but lacks size

News: Clean energy stocks are a clear winner both before and during COVID-19, with higher returns and lower risk than fossil fuels, but lack market size.

Tornado 6m ZERO-E clmate-neutral rigid inflatable boat (RIB)

May 22, 2020 Jim McClelland

World Sailing challenge inspires new electric boat innovation

News: World Sailing Challenge 2024 is driving low-carbon innovation and Tornado Boats has launched a new climate-neutral coach boat for sailing clubs.

May 6, 2020 Jim McClelland

News: Sustainable Impact Capital invests first in SaveMoneyCutCarbon

News: SaveMoneyCutCarbon becomes first recipient of equity investment as Barclays launches new £175M Sustainable Impact Capital initiative.

Infographic about climate impact of short car trips

May 4, 2020 Jim McClelland

Guest Blog: How cutting short car trips helps save ice caps

The climate impact of short car journeys is massive. Rebecca Currier explains what these toxic little trips mean for shrinking ice caps and marine wildlife.

World map of cheapest source of new bulk electricity generation by country, 1H 2020

April 28, 2020 Jim McClelland

News: Solar and wind now cheapest for 2 in 3 people worldwide

News: Solar PV and onshore wind are now the cheapest new energy sources for two-thirds of the global population — their scale-up puts coal and gas at risk.

New JBL headphones boast potentially eternal battery life, thanks to Exeger’s Powerfoyle light-harvesting material

April 16, 2020 Jim McClelland

Guest Blog: Carbon Positivity Through Product Design

If carbon neutral is no longer enough, Marcus von Euler investigates how carbon-positive design can help integrate clean energy into everyday devices.

April 15, 2020 Jim McClelland

News: Clean microgrids market to hit $350bn by 2040

News: Exponential global growth forecast for clean microgrids, with a market worth $350bn in 2040 electrifying everything from mines and farms to transport.