Carbonate fuel cell technology can reduce CO₂ emissions by 46,000 tonnes in ex-coal mining areas while generating electricity, hydrogen, and heat, offering a dual benefit.
Emerging sustainability megatrends include decarbonisation and circular economies, crucial for long-term resilience and strategic business development.
A new artificial leaf made of bismuth vanadate and silicon has achieved 8.4% efficiency in hydrogen production, representing a promising advancement in renewable energy technology.
H2GLASS Project aims to decarbonize glass and aluminum sectors by replacing natural gas with green hydrogen, targeting up to 80% CO2 reduction by 2050 and promoting gender equity in STEM.
The EU's Clean Industrial Deal, with over €100 billion investment, aims to enhance industrial competitiveness while transitioning to a decarbonized economy.
A new catalyst has been developed to enhance the speed and cleanliness of hydrogen peroxide breakdown, potentially improving environmental safety in industrial processes.
The main theme of the European Sustainable Energy Week 2025 is supporting a fair and competitive green transition, focusing on renewable energy investment.
The ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit showcased high-risk energy research projects, highlighting the importance of innovation in combating climate change.
The Green Deal Education Initiative aims to make educational reform central to the EU's climate goals by enhancing energy literacy and vocational training.
Hy2Gen will supply hydrogen-based ammonia to a local manufacturer of mining explosives, indicating a shift towards more sustainable options in the mining industry.
In 2024, unprecedented climate extremes were recorded, including flooding in the Sahara and significant warming surpassing 1.5°C, highlighting the urgency of climate action.
Graphitic Energy has initiated a pilot project for turquoise hydrogen production, which offers a sustainable alternative in the hydrogen energy sector.
The EU is leading the certification of hydrogen to distinguish renewable and low-carbon products, facilitating international harmonization across member states.
Green hydrogen is expected to become a cornerstone in the net-zero energy transition by 2035, driven by cost reductions and policy incentives, amidst a decline in gray hydrogen competitiveness due to carbon pricing.
Investors focused on sustainability are increasingly avoiding direct mentions of climate change, reflecting growing concerns over climate-related rhetoric and financial implications.
Regulating two firms for green investments yields better outcomes than one, allowing for efficient cross-subsidization and compensating for shutting down emissive assets.
Finland's first industrial-scale green hydrogen production facility starts operations, signaling a new phase in the country's hydrogen economy, with potential growth in various sectors.
Regulating two firms with distinct technologies yields better incentives for green investment than one firm managing both, enhancing investment certainty and optimizing contracts.
In hydrogen technologies, subdomain knowledge production rates are uneven, with 'distribution' patents developing slower due to higher costs and organizational differences.
The world must actively confront climate change despite political denialism, highlighting the importance of global cooperation in environmental efforts.
AI innovation can reduce CO2 emissions, while economic growth, FDI, and energy consumption increase them, pointing to the need for sustainable investments and practices to enhance ecological sustainability.
Anti-climate action groups emerge more in nations actively pursuing climate change initiatives, indicating a backlash against stronger climate policies.
Africa is emerging as an ideal testing ground for innovative energy solutions, supporting the global transition to clean electricity through diverse technologies and projects.
Engaging households and businesses in the energy transition is essential, as it enables accelerating the shift to a green electricity system by 2030 through accessible technologies and incentives.
Power transformers must evolve into 'Smart Digital Nodes' to accommodate increased renewable energy usage, enabling local energy communities and enhancing grid resilience.
Hong Kong's government is reconsidering its plan for hydrogen-powered light rail trains, marking a potential shift away from this sustainable transport option.
Finland aims to accelerate investments in clean energy and hydrogen, focusing on industrial growth and market development through collaboration and infrastructure enhancements.