9 Best Articles in 2021
medium.com
Artificial Intelligence and the future of energy
medium.com
~13 min read · 201 saves · From 2017 · Using AI in renewable energy production prediction, energy grid balancing and next generation understanding of energy consumers.
Quartz
Stacking concrete blocks is a surprisingly efficient way to store energy
Quartz
6 min read · 191 saves · From 2018 · To deal with variable solar and wind power, the startup Energy Vault is coming out of stealth mode to offer alternatives to lithium-ion batteries.
WIRED
The Power Plant of the Future Is Right in Your Home
WIRED
1 min read · 185 saves · 2020-04-07 · Daniel Oberhaus · If we want more renewable energy, our grids will have to manage themselves. A small experiment in Colorado is lighting the way.
Guardian Environment
Carbon emissions fall as electricity producers move away from coal
Guardian Environment
5 min read · 130 saves · 2020-03-09 · Global emissions fell 2% amid milder winters and reduced reliance on coal-fired power plants
Our World in Data
Why did renewables become so cheap so fast? And what can we do to use this global…
Our World in Data
~20 min read · 125 saves · 2020-12-01 · Fossil fuels dominate the global power supply because until very recently electricity from fossil fuels was far cheaper than electricity from renewables. This has dramatically changed within the last…
Guardian Environment
Oceans can be restored to former glory within 30 years, say scientists
Guardian Environment
4 min read · 125 saves · 2020-04-01 · Major review reports recovery of marine life but a redoubling of efforts is still needed
Our World in Data
The world’s energy problem: Without cheap, safe, low-carbon energy sources at scale we are stuck between the…
Our World in Data
~12 min read · 124 saves · 2020-12-10 · The world faces two energy problems: most of our energy production still produces greenhouse gas emissions, and hundreds of millions lack access to energy entirely.
Guardian Environment
Oil and gas firms 'have had far worse climate impact than thought'
Guardian Environment
4 min read · 113 saves · 2020-02-19 · Jonathan Watts · Study indicates human fossil methane emissions have been underestimated by up to 40%
Climate Connections
13 major climate change reports released so far in 2020
Climate Connections
8 min read · 106 saves · 2020-08-19 · These free studies and reports contain the latest authoritative information about food security, U.S. flood risks, renewable energy, and much more.
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United Nations
UN chief calls for ‘urgent transition’ from fossil fuels to renewable energy
United Nations
2 min read · 24 saves · Jan 11th · Building a global coalition for carbon neutrality by mid-century will be the UN’s “central objective”, the world body’s top official told a conference on climate action on Monday.
techhq.com
Are we moving towards a greener future for AI?
techhq.com
2 min read · Jan 18th · Green AI can strengthen climate predictions, enable smarter decision-making in sustainable supply chains, and help allocate renewable energy
Houston Chronicle
Solar offers out-of-work oil landmen place to rebuild
Houston Chronicle
4 min read · Jan 21st · The fast-growing renewable energy sector is helping unemployed oil workers recharge their careers.
