Europe passes cleantech law everyone agrees is not enough Europe’s new law is meant to make it easier to get a manufacturing hub off the ground for key clean technologies. Supporters say the law is a good step forward; critics say it's a missed opportunity. Latest News Anca Gurzu 5 min read
Cleaner burning aviation fuels poised for takeoff Production of cleaner burning sustainable aviation fuels in the U.S. is set to surge in the next 10 years with the help of policy incentives, airline demand and available feedstocks. Data Dives Amena H. Saiyid 2 min read
Australia’s top renewable energy state aims for more, much more The state of South Australia has too much renewable energy. It plans to build way more. Latest News Bill Spindle 5 min read
US battery and solar factories surged last year Despite economic headwinds, the number of announced cleantech manufacturing facilities in the U.S. continued to rise throughout 2023, primarily thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. Data Dives Amena H. Saiyid < 1
Climate, AI and energy security drive CERAWeek confab One of the world’s largest energy conferences, CERAWeek, is underway this week in Texas. It's the first major gathering of the energy industry since COP28. Latest News Amena H. Saiyid 3 min read
Changing the relationship between mining and Native American Tribes To move forward with mining projects on or near Tribal lands, we need to right past wrongs and build projects that are designed with and for Tribes. Voices Morgan Bazilian, Daniel Cardenas, & Rick Tallman 3 min read
Chinese solar panel manufacturing outpaces global demand China is producing far more solar panel modules than the world is on track to use. The implications of the mismatch could reach far beyond the country’s borders. Data Dives Bill Spindle 2 min read
Europe turns to energy-intensive imports amid high electricity prices One consequence of Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing energy crisis has been a slump in domestic manufacturing and an increase in energy-intensive imports to the bloc. Data Dives Amena H. Saiyid 2 min read
Let’s build an apprenticeship program for climate entrepreneurs It’s time for startups to actively adopt a cleantech apprenticeship model from their inception. The urgency of climate change today means we don't have the luxury of letting apprentice-mentor relationships form organically. Voices Alice Havill 4 min read