Here's why UK tides are soon going to play a much bigger part in powering your home

A tidal energy expert explains why tidal power hasn’t delivered on its potential yet - and why that’s soon to change.

Simon Waldman, Lecturer in Renewable Energy, University of Hull • conversation
April 14, 2022 ~7 min

Electrifying homes to slow climate change: 4 essential reads

Many people want to know about practical suggestions to help slow climate change. Effective action starts at home.

Jennifer Weeks, Senior Environment + Energy Editor, The Conversation • conversation
April 11, 2022 ~8 min


Oceans and their largest inhabitants could be the key to storing our carbon emissions

Using our oceans as carbon sinks could help achieve climate goals set in the most recent IPCC report.

Jane Lichtenstein, Associate Researcher, Climate Crisis Advisory Group (CCAG), University of Cambridge • conversation
April 11, 2022 ~7 min

Energy strategy: expensive nuclear power push ignores chance to cut costs of UK's electricity system

Failure to make the most of Britain’s abundant renewables will mean a costly and unreliable energy supply.

Nigel Turvey, Visiting Senior Industrial Fellow in Electrical Engineering, University of Bath • conversation
April 7, 2022 ~7 min

To understand why Biden extended tariffs on solar panels, take a closer look at their historical impact

The tariffs targeting cheap Chinese imports mean prices in the US are higher than average, at the same time Biden is pushing for more renewable energy. But their effect might surprise you.

David J. Feldman, Financial Analyst, National Renewable Energy Laboratory • conversation
April 6, 2022 ~9 min

These energy innovations could transform how we mitigate climate change, and save money in the process – 5 essential reads

From pulling carbon dioxide out of the air to turning water into fuel, innovators are developing new technologies and pairing existing ones to help slow global warming.

Stacy Morford, Environment + Climate Editor • conversation
April 4, 2022 ~10 min

How a few geothermal plants could solve America's lithium supply crunch and boost the EV battery industry

Lithium is essential for batteries that power electric vehicles and store energy from solar and wind farms. A new U.S. source could provide 10 times more lithium than the country uses today.

Michael McKibben, Research Professor of Geology, University of California, Riverside • conversation
March 21, 2022 ~8 min

In a rush to replace Russian gas, the EU has damaged its own climate change strategy

Electricity, not what the EU calls ‘renewable gases’, offer the fastest route to decarbonising heating.

David Toke, Reader in Energy Policy, University of Aberdeen • conversation
March 18, 2022 ~7 min


Wind turbines can breathe new life into our warming seas

Their underwater foundations cause different layers of the ocean to mix together.

Tom Rippeth, Professor of Physical Oceanography, Bangor University • conversation
March 4, 2022 ~5 min

War in Ukraine is changing energy geopolitics

Russian President Vladimir Putin has used his country’s massive energy reserves effectively for political influence. But with war in Ukraine, nations are looking for ways to cut those ties.

Scott L. Montgomery, Lecturer, Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington • conversation
March 3, 2022 ~10 min

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