Category Archives: Global warming

Are Rocks The Future Of Solar Power Collection?

Why rocks like granite may have potential as thermal storage media.

Central Banks, Green Finance, and the Climate Crisis

The tough policy choices ahead for confronting the climate crisis.

Energy Destinies – Part 3: Energy Storage – Inconvenient Complications

Satyajit Das continues his in-depth analysis on whether the green energy revolution can deliver on its promises, focusing today on batteries.

Most EU Hydrogen Projects Risk Prolonging Use of Fossil Fuels

Supposed green hydrogen projects are more often than not are Trojan horses for fossil fuel use.

Energy Destinies – Part 2: Renewable Energy – Character Shortcomings

Satyajit Das provides another deep dive into the realities of the so-called energy transition.

Thus We Fall: June Temperature Spike Confirms Dire Climate Change Forecasts

The trajectory of climate change is starting to look worse.

A Majority Of Americans Are Against Banning Gas Stoves

Even Americans who don’t have gas stoves oppose a ban.

Court Hears Expert Testimony About How Montana ‘Doubled Down on Fossil Fuels’ and Became ‘Outright Hostile’ to the Environment

Montana has never denied a permit for a fossil fuel project, despite its constitution’s guarantee of the right to a clean and healthful environment.

Are the Canadian Wildfires Really “Natural” Disasters?

“Only you can prevent wildfires” is neoliberal nonsense.

The Ironies of Neal Stephenson: Thoughts on His Thriller, Termination Shock

Neal Stephenson’s geo-engineered world

Energy Destinies – Part 1: Power Needs and Sources – Balancing Barrels

Satyajit Das provides a series on the energy transition, starting with the historical role of energy and supply and demand patterns.

What’s Behind the US-Driven Reforms Coming to the World Bank?

Former Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga takes over as World Bank president as the organization is embarking on a series of reforms requested by Washington.

As Wildfire Smoke Clears, Scientists Warn Air Quality Impacts Aren’t Over

As bad air becomes a new normal, advanced economies grapple with impact of sooty wildfire smoke on top of existing pollutants.