FridayNov 14, 2025 9:00 am

UN Secretary General Appeals for a Fast and Fair Energy Transition

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged world leaders to speed up the global shift away from fossil fuels during an energy transition discussion in Belém, Brazil on Friday. Speaking at an Energy Transition Roundtable held days before the COP30 climate conference opens, Guterres said the energy transformation is inevitable but stressed the need for greater speed and equity in implementing the green transition across both developed and developing nations. According to Guterres, rapid changes are already underway in global energy markets. In 2024, renewable sources accounted for roughly 90% of new electricity generation capacity added worldwide. Investment in clean energy…

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ThursdayNov 13, 2025 9:00 am

How the Switch to Renewable Energy Can Minimize Ecological Harm

The global transition to clean energy is key to combating climate change but renewable infrastructure also poses a rising threat to wildlife ecosystems. Massive panel arrays displace species, rotating blades strike flying animals, and river barriers destroy aquatic ecosystems. The push to meet international climate commitments creates tension between cutting emissions and protecting nature. Yet emerging strategies show how careful planning can deliver both outcomes. Although solar panel installations have multiplied worldwide with falling solar technology costs, they need extensive landmass to generate large amounts of energy. The U.S. has now installed substantial solar capacity as it transitions from fossil…

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TuesdayNov 11, 2025 10:30 am

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Accelerates U.S. Rare Earth Independence amid Energy Concerns

This article has been disseminated on behalf of  Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) and may include paid advertising. Minerals vital to energy and advanced manufacturing have become an energy security issue in their own right, notes “Time” report. The IEA has launched a Critical Minerals Security Program to promote joint action in the face of disruptions. Ucore’s commercial objective is to deliver the missing link in North America’s rare earth chain. Alarm bells are ringing over a new kind of energy crisis — and it’s not oil or gas. A recent “Time” article warns that governments must act…

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TuesdayNov 11, 2025 9:00 am

Countries Unexpectedly Succeeding in Switching to Renewables

Renewable power overtook coal as the world's leading electricity source during 2025's opening months, marking a watershed moment in the global energy transition. As generating electricity produces the largest portion of worldwide emissions, decarbonizing power systems will provide the foundation for cleaning transportation and other high-pollution industries. Global green energy capacity is projected to double within half a decade and add 4,600 gigawatts, which is roughly equal to the combined generating infrastructure of Japan, the European Union, and China. Some of the most dramatic shifts are happening in unexpected places. Pakistan's solar revolution stands out as the most startling example,…

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FridayNov 07, 2025 9:00 am

EV Adoption is Shrinking China’s Oil Usage

Electric vehicle adoption is cutting China's oil consumption for the first time in twenty years. The country's fuel demand dropped in 2024, reversing decades of growth that saw oil usage more than double since 2004. China became the world's biggest crude buyer during that expansion and accounted for over half the global increase in oil demand. Road fuel consumption started leveling off after 2019 and finally turned negative last year as plug-in electric cars gained serious traction across the country. EVs now account for over a quarter of new energy vehicle (NEV) sales in China and represent roughly one in…

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ThursdayNov 06, 2025 9:00 am

Renewable Energy Surpluses are Soon Becoming History

The age of surplus renewable power getting wasted is ending. Explosive electricity demand growth means throwing away energy will shift from common practice to unaffordable luxury within years. Projections show that data centers will be consuming 165% more power before this decade closes, representing half of America's anticipated 100-gigawatt demand increase by then. Broader electrification policies coupled with progressively complex energy grid dynamics will compound this surge in demand and trigger a fundamental change in how the nation manages its power supply. Storage systems capable of holding power for extended periods will be critical to maintaining stable grids at manageable…

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TuesdayNov 04, 2025 9:00 am

Energy Storage Surges in the US Despite Federal Policy Headwinds

Battery storage installations in the U.S. are projected to surge to 204 gigawatts by 2035, a dramatic jump from the 31 gigawatts deployed through 2024. Equal to more than 800 gigawatt-hours of capacity, the forecast marks a sharp break from the challenges facing America's green energy segment. Projections from BloombergNEF show battery storage will outperform prior expectations even after the "One Big Beautiful Bill" eliminated numerous tax credits in July. While energy storage forecasts now run 25% over than projections issued immediately after OBBB passage and 6% above pre-OBBB estimates, wind and solar projections have cratered, with wind deployment expectations…

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FridayOct 31, 2025 9:00 am

Study Says the UK Has Saved $133B by Leveraging Wind Energy

Recent research examining the economic impact of renewable energy expansion has revealed that wind power delivered $195 billion in total financial benefits to the United Kingdom between 2010 and 2023. Even after accounting for $57 billion in government support for wind generation during that period, the analysis found that consumers saved $133 billion through reduced electricity costs and lower natural gas prices. Britain's energy landscape has undergone dramatic transformation over the past decade and a half. While fossil fuels generated more than 75% of electricity in 2010, the UK no longer used coal-fired energy and wind supplies 30% of power…

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ThursdayOct 30, 2025 9:00 am

Balcony-Solar Could Be a Game-Changer in Clean Energy

With over 3,000 residents in the minimalist housing complex Möckernkiez embracing balcony solar panels, Germany has now installed more than one million balcony solar systems. The compact panels, which attach to balconies and building facades, allow renters and apartment dwellers to produce electricity without rooftop access or the property ownership requirements that typically restrict solar adoption. Möckernkiez, a cooperative housing complex in central Berlin, exemplifies the trend. The car-free development installed 70 balcony panels two years ago after residents proposed the initiative to supplement existing biogas and rooftop solar infrastructure that was serving 3,000 occupants across 471 apartments. Technical director…

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TuesdayOct 28, 2025 9:00 am

Retired Officers Say Defense Budgets Should Fund Renewable Energy Projects

A coalition of retired senior military officers has called for renewable energy investments to be classified as defense expenditures, arguing that climate-related threats constitute legitimate national security concerns. Former European commanders contend that allocating resources toward low-carbon power generation would strengthen resilience against potential adversaries while reducing dependence on hostile nations controlling fossil fuel supplies. NATO members have committed to spending 3.5% of GDP on armed forces and core military capabilities, with an additional 1.5% designated for critical infrastructure including civil preparedness. The retired officers argue that renewable energy projects should qualify under the 1.5% infrastructure allocation. Their letter to…

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