Carbon Output ‘Will Climb 29 Percent by 2035′

By Alex Kirby, Climate News Network Feb 8, 2014 The world's emissions of carbon dioxide are likely to be nearly a third higher in 20 years than they are today, a major energy producer predicts. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

U.S. Team Makes Oil From Algae — Fast

By Tim Radford, Climate News Network Dec 23, 2013 Although it's still a long way from commercial viability, a U.S. team has produced oil from algae in less than an hour, in contrast with the millions of years the natural process needs. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Giant ‘Battery’ Ensures Renewable Energy Supply

By Paul Brown, Climate News Network Dec 9, 2013 Scandinavian researchers say they have devised a scheme to link wind and hydropower in a unified system that would ensure a constant energy supply. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

In the Battle for Tax Subsidies, Big Oil Beats Renewables and the Poor

BLANK Nov 7, 2013 A collection of articles and studies questions our commitments to a better world. As Big Oil rakes in near-record profits and massive tax subsidies, renewable energy ventures remain under-subsidized. And some 50 million Americans remain mired in poverty. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Energy Change Means Challenge for Investors

By Kieran Cooke, Climate News Network Nov 1, 2013 The transition from fossil fuels to renewables may be more problematic than investors imagined. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Renewables ‘Need Huge Mineral Supply’

By Tim Radford, Climate News Network Oct 31, 2013 The world will have to hugely increase its consumption of minerals, and to find sustainable ways of exploiting them, if it is to replace fossil fuel technologies with renewables, researchers say. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Green Climate Fund ‘Can Power Poor’

By Paul Brown, Climate News Network Oct 28, 2013 A new funding idea for developing countries could provide the renewable electricity output equivalent of 100 new coal plants by 2020. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

U.S. Nuclear Closures Could Raise Emissions

By Paul Brown, Climate News Network Oct 17, 2013 American nuclear power is fighting to survive because the price of natural gas has plunged. But without enough renewable replacements, closures could lead to a big rise in emissions rates. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Norway’s Billions Could Go Into Renewables

By Kieran Cooke, Climate News Network Oct 14, 2013 Norway is on the brink of instigating a potentially world-changing approach to climate change if it goes ahead with a plan to invest billions of dollars in global renewable energy projects. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Both Salmon and Hydropower Can Thrive

By Paul Brown, Climate News Network Oct 13, 2013 Scientists have produced a handbook that shows how better river management can mean more breeding success for migratory fish and more electricity from a vital source of renewable energy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Third Carbon Age

By Michael Klare, TomDispatch Aug 9, 2013 Don’t imagine for a second that we're headed for an age dominated by renewable energy. Instead, humanity is pioneering the third great carbon era, the Age of Unconventional Oil and Gas. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

Solar Suburbia to Power Modern Cities

By Paul Brown, Climate News Network Aug 9, 2013 Urban sprawl may not be as bad for the environment as we thought -- as long as every home is fitted with solar panels and electric cars become the norm. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )