DeSmogBlog

MARCH 7, 2025

This event is more than a celebration of sport it is a global stage where the country can either reinforce its role as Europe’s biggest fossil fuel producer or rise to the occasion and lead a just transition away from oil, gas and goal production. This is not climate leadership. It is greenwashing. And it must stop.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 16, 2025

But with global demand on the rise, how do we speed up the process of reducing emissions? Here are three key logistics and transport areas where the UK should be ramping up investment in hydrogen in 2025. Hydrogen fuel cells are the perfect solution for longer-haul trucks which dont go back to a depot overnight to charge.

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GreenTechMedia

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

The commissioners cited multiple complementary benefits as justification for the decision: greenhouse gas emissions reductions, the ability to soak up surplus renewable electricity, and grid demand flexibility. NRDC’s Delforge said the SGIP HPWH incentive program is expected to be online by the end of 2020. A view from the field.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 27, 2021

The key solutions today are biofuels, only displacing a mere fraction of fossil fuels-based jet fuel, and offsets. This isn't Amazon's first investment in biofuels. Last year, Neste delivered its first batch of sustainable aviation fuel via pipeline for airlines refueling at San Francisco International Airport to use.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 20, 2021

The push to quickly transition carbon-intensive activities away from fossil fuels while meeting the world’s growing energy needs has put electricity producers and consumers squarely in the forefront of the emerging clean economy. And the era of fossil fuels is hardly over. Subscribe here.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 26, 2022

The energy transition continues to gain steam, with oil demand projected to peak in this decade, perhaps as soon as 2025, according to new research by global consultancy firm McKinsey & Company. Every year we’ve published this report, peak oil demand has moved closer. C by 2100, and reaching a 1.5°C

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Hydrogen Fuel News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

In fact, some predictions expect investing will into low-CO2 power be nearly twice that in fossil fuel Worldwide spending on clean energy infrastructure and tech is currently aligned to reach $2 trillion by the close of this year, even as new projects face challenges due to higher financing costs. ”

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 6, 2025

Anthoni Salims Strategic Investment The development of this groundbreaking facility ties back to the vision and investments of Anthoni Salim, Indonesia’s influential billionaire. At the core of the plants design is the capability to burn hydrogena fuel source hailed for its low to zero carbon emissions. GW by 2030.

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GreenTechMedia

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

primary energy demand, according to the Department of Energy. At many of these facilities, fossil fuels, and especially natural gas, are the energy feedstock used for process heating applications. But what if the sun’s energy could take over the job much of the time and displace fossil fuels? in Lemoore.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Meeting AIs Energy Demands with Innovative Solutions Artificial intelligence has seen explosive growth over the past few years, with generative AI tools like ChatGPT igniting the demand for powerful computing infrastructure. More than just meeting demand, however, is the need to address the environmental impact of AIs growth.

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DeSmogBlog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Major fossil fuel firms have committed tens of millions in finance to UK universities since 2022, DeSmog can reveal. Previous reporting from openDemocracy and the Guardian found that, between 2017 and December 2021, £89 million had been given to UK universities from some of the world’s biggest fossil fuel companies.

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DeSmogBlog

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this week fired a shot over the bow at Wall Street companies that promise to help investors avoid putting their money into fossil fuels and tobacco — but steer funds towards those companies anyway. WisdomTree did not respond to a request for comment from DeSmog. WisdomTree is hardly alone.

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The Guardian: Energy

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Fatih Birol, head of International Energy Agency, says countries planning expansion are ‘misjudging market trends’ Countries and companies planning to expand their fossil fuel production are taking “very unhealthy and unwise economic risks” as their investments may not be profitable, the world’s foremost energy adviser has warned.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The company has highlighted growing demand for green hydrogen, particularly in industrial applications and heavy transport, as a basis for its strategic shift. Hydrogen, which is seen as a versatile energy carrier with broad applications, has drawn substantial investment worldwide as industries seek to meet stringent climate targets.

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DeSmogBlog

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The UK government’s move to award £22 billion in subsidies to carbon capture projects followed a sharp increase in lobbying by the fossil fuel industry, DeSmog can reveal. Others engaging regularly with ministers on CCS policy include heavy manufacturing companies, CCS technology firms, lobby groups, and investment funds.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 27, 2022

We can stop investing in businesses that harm the planet and the people that inhabit it. Divestment is a tactic in which an organization, such as an institution or individual, divests itself of stocks, bonds, or investment funds that are unethical or morally ambiguous. What Is Responsible Divestment?

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 15, 2025

Image Credit: JCB Advancements in Internal Combustion Hydrogen Engine Technology JCB has invested 100 million into the development of its hydrogen combustion engine over three years, involving 150 engineers in this ambitious project.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

"Solar plus battery storage can provide value in two ways: first, energy reliability for customers during emergency power outages, and second, during non-emergencies, to help the grid balance demand and generation," said Dawn Weisz, chief executive of California utility MCE, during a breakout session at last week’s virtual VERGE 20 event. .

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Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

How These Companies Are Tackling Climate Change Using Green Hydrogen Green hydrogen is paving the way for a sustainable future, offering a clean and carbon-free alternative to fossil fuels. Green hydrogens potential to replace fossil fuels in transportation , manufacturing, and energy generation is immense.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Vic Shao, chief executive of charging infrastructure company Amply Power, highlighted that while fossil-fuel prices typically fluctuate about 25 percent per year, renewable energy prices can experience shocks of up to 400 percent in just one day. For large-scale fleet managers, this makes adopting ZEV solutions incredibly tricky. .

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GreenBiz

JUNE 23, 2020

We are presented with a rare opportunity to invest in new innovations, rebuild our data and power infrastructures and supply chains to restore and strengthen the economy while healing the environment. The price of oil plunged below zero on some days, and customer demand remains at an all-time low. Back to normal is not an option.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Capturing heat that would otherwise dissipate into the environment offers an opportunity to boost industrial efficiency, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and advance the global transition to net-zero carbon emissions by mid-century. Importantly, heat capture complements renewable energy systems.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 31, 2021

Those processes use a lot of energy and largely come from fossil fuels; one-third of U.S. A key route to industrial emissions reductions is electrification (replacing industrial fossil fuels with electric alternatives). greenhouse gas emissions come from industry. Start with heat.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 23, 2021

This activity is partly the result of a $140 million investment Plenty announced last year , just one of a slew of similar deals in the indoor ag sector. Consumer demand is fueling investment in CEA," Ceaser explained by email. The facility will supply 100 grocery stores when production begins later this year.

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DeSmogBlog

JANUARY 4, 2024

Three-quarters of prizes at the UK’s top sustainable advertising awards went to agencies who work for the fossil fuel industry, a DeSmog analysis has revealed. billion investment in the UK’s green energy transition. Both agencies are owned by the London-based global media group WPP. Credit: Sam Whitham.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 9, 2021

Because industrial companies recognize it will be cheaper to run processes on electricity by 2030, many are starting to make their first investments in demonstration plants and technology to electrify. Governments are the biggest buyers of commodities in the world and, as such, they send powerful demand signals. The policy levers.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

However, the project’s progress remains contingent upon a final investment decision (FID) due in 2025, as well as requisite regulatory permits and supportive government policy. By incorporating this technology, ExxonMobil plans to create a diverse hydrogen supply mix to cater to varying market demands along the Gulf Coast.

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The Guardian: Energy

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Exclusive: Sultan Al Jaber says Adnoc has to meet demand for fossil fuels, and hails ‘unprecedented’ Cop deal The president of the Cop28 climate summit will continue with his oil company’s record investment in oil and gas production , despite coordinating a global deal to “transition away” from fossil fuels.

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NRDC onEarth

JULY 5, 2023

No fossil fuels, no problem? Texas investments in wind and solar pay off, generating record-breaking renewable power to meet all-time high electricity demand during nearly 10-day heat dome—despite fossil fuel plant failures.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 31, 2020

We can invest in a resilient and inclusive economy that builds jobs, infrastructure, growth and stability for the long term. Turning taxpayer dollars into stranded fossil fuel assets is no way to fuel a real economic recovery. Through our actions to tackle one crisis, we can avert another. More companies are speaking up.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 5, 2021

More than 100 billion tons of resources enter the economy every year — everything from metals, minerals and fossil fuels to organic materials from plants and animals. Each year, huge quantities of fossil fuels are used to produce clothes from synthetic fibers each year. 5 opportunities of a circular economy.

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Smart Energy International

JUNE 7, 2024

In this week’s edition of Smart Energy’s Power Playbook, Yusuf Latief reports on an investment update from the International Energy Agency (IEA) which has found that of the total $3 trillion expected to be invested in energy, the lion’s share will go into renewables and the power grid, surpassing fossil fuels.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 6, 2025

Developed by Guohua Energy Investment Co., a subsidiary of China Energy Investment Group (CHN Energy), this large-scale renewable energy park has now commenced operations, linking to the grid on December 31, 2024. Operated by CHN Energys Guohua Energy Investment Co., The hydrogen is then stored or used for refueling.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Revolutionizing Hydrogen Vehicles with Swappable Hydrogen Cartridges Hydrogen-powered vehicles have long been recognized as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel cars. Supports broader adoption of hydrogen mobility by reducing the investment needed for infrastructure.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Announcing a joint investment of 600 million (approximately USD 627 million), the companies aim to develop two large-scale green hydrogen projects in the Netherlands. For TotalEnergies, the investment aligns with its larger goal of decarbonizing the hydrogen used across its European refineries by 2030.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Balancing electricity load demand , especially as intermittent renewable energy sources like wind and solar require grid adaptations. Renewable energy, while clean and sustainable, often incurs higher grid fees because significant investment is needed to integrate it into traditional grids developed for fossil fuels.

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GreenTechMedia

DECEMBER 2, 2020

In the early months of COVID-19, for example, electricity demand dropped , as many businesses closed and factories either halted or drastically scaled back their operations. While electricity demand has faltered during the global pandemic, the share of wind and solar generation has continued to increase. In the U.S.,

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