Offshore wind farms: policymakers are more influenced by reports that accentuate negative impacts – new study
A new study highlights how different literature portrays the pros and cons of offshore wind. Comprehensive assessment frameworks could create more consistency in the future.
Claire Szostek, Marine Ecologist, Plymouth Marine Laboratory •
conversation
Feb. 22, 2024 • ~7 min
Feb. 22, 2024 • ~7 min
With just a little electricity, MIT researchers boost common catalytic reactions
Applying a small voltage to a catalyst can increase the rates of reactions used in petrochemical processing, pharmaceutical manufacture, and many other processes.
David L. Chandler | MIT News •
mit
Feb. 15, 2024 • ~7 min
Feb. 15, 2024 • ~7 min
Britain likely to generate more electricity from wind, solar and hydro than fossil fuels for the first year ever in 2023
An important milestone set to be passed – if it remains windy.
Katarina Pegg, PhD Student, Energy Systems and Data Group, University of Birmingham •
conversation
Dec. 22, 2023 • ~6 min
Dec. 22, 2023 • ~6 min
Why the COP28 climate summit mattered, and what to watch for in 2024
The UN climate conference brought some progress. A former UN official who has been involved in international climate policy for years explains what has to happen now for that progress to pay off.
Rachel Kyte, Visiting Professor of Government, University of Oxford •
conversation
Dec. 20, 2023 • ~9 min
Dec. 20, 2023 • ~9 min
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