Month: May 2025

As we navigate the challenges of climate change, energy scarcity, and economic inequality, one question looms large: who controls the energy that powers our lives? For too long, the answer has been the large corporations and governments that dominate the energy landscape. But what if communities, not corporations, were the ones driving the transition to…

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As the world becomes increasingly obsessed with achieving net-zero emissions, I’m here to challenge the status quo. The very concept of net-zero emissions is flawed, and our relentless pursuit of it might be doing more harm than good. Yes, you read that right. The goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to zero might be a…

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As I stepped out of my car and onto the dusty main street of rural Oakdale, Colorado, I couldn’t help but notice the stark contrast between the quaint, old-town charm and the imposing coal plant looming in the distance. The once-thriving community had been ravaged by the decline of the coal industry, leaving behind a…

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Imagine waking up one morning to find that every city in the world is powered by 100% renewable energy. The sun is shining brightly, casting a warm glow over skyscrapers and homes, and the air is crisp and clean. Electric cars zip by, humming softly as they transport people to their destinations. The once-dreary industrial…

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Did you know that a staggering 71% of global greenhouse gas emissions come from just 100 companies, with fossil fuel producers responsible for 21% of those emissions? (1) It’s a shocking statistic, but one that highlights the urgent need for change. The good news is that there’s a growing movement towards low-carbon strategies, and it’s…

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As we navigate the complexities of climate change, a pressing question arises: how can we ensure that the transition to renewable energy is not only technologically feasible but also socially equitable? The answer lies in community-led renewable outreach programs, which have the potential to transform the way we produce and consume energy. But what exactly…

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As the world continues to grapple with the devastating impacts of climate change, the push for green energy has become a rallying cry for environmentalists and policymakers alike. We’re told that renewable sources of power, like solar and wind, are the key to a sustainable future – and in many ways, they are. But the…

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As the sun rose over the small village of Kandilli, Turkey, a sense of excitement filled the air. For years, the village had struggled to meet its energy needs, relying on imported diesel fuel to power its homes and businesses. But on this day, something was different. The village’s new solar thermal power plant was…

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Imagine a world where the power grid is no longer a centralized behemoth, but a decentralized network of microgrids that crisscross the globe. A world where energy is generated, stored, and distributed locally, making communities self-sufficient and resilient. A world where the concept of “outage” is a relic of the past. In this world, a…

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In 2020, the world’s largest hydropower plant, the Three Gorges Dam in China, was upgraded with a cutting-edge modernization project that increased its power output by a staggering 15%. This milestone marked a significant shift in the hydropower industry, as the world’s oldest and most reliable source of renewable energy is undergoing a transformation to…

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