Category: Progress

Nuclear Generation IV of power plants

In Short Nuclear power plants may contribute to generating base-load electricity without GHG emissions. A Few Details Removing unpopular nuclear power plants would require more solar and wind power plants with associated storage. Adding...

Clean tech must be developed first

In Short Clean tech must be developed and its production must be scaled up before sharing it with developing countries. A Few Details The world is waiting for prices of clean energy to drop...

Investing in the electricity grid

In Short The electrical super grid must happen to supply cheap renewable electricity to non-windy or dark areas of the country over long distances. A Few Details With President Biden, the super-grid project is...

Global growth is still fueled by fossil energy

In Short The global consumption of fossil fuels is still increasing, despite some reductions by Western countries. A Few Details Fossil fuels still account for most of global energy, with global CO2 emissions reaching...

Power plants: progress from natural gas

In Short EU and US emissions have diminished mostly from switching electricity production from coal to natural gas, as natural gas emits about half of the CO2 emissions than coal for the same energy...

Only thriving corporations

In Short The only progress is pledges by corporations to go carbon-free… soon, after a few more decades of hydrocarbon overuse. A Few Details Only shy energy-efficiency and clean air standards are imposed by...

Not much progress to build clean power plants

In Short “Dirty” power plants running on coal or natural gas must be replaced by clean power plants. A Few Details “Dirty” power plants running on coal or natural gas are still competitive. Cheaper...

Electrical heat for households and commercial businesses

In Short Households and commercial businesses must switch to electrical heating and energy-efficient electrical devices. A Few Details Electrification would require a few steps for houses and commercial buildings: -Full electrical heating (i.e., furnace,...

Corporations must electrify all their processes

In Short Corporations must convert their machinery to electrical equivalent powered by green electricity. A Few Details To comply with a green transition, corporations must replace their outdated or inefficient ovens, auxiliary power units,...

New power plants to cope with electrical heating

In Short The switch from natural gas to electricity will imply new capacities for power plants and grid connections. A Few Details Electrical heating will increase power demand, especially for buildings in cold areas....