For 10,000 years, civilization has followed the same pattern: burn something to survive. Wood, coal, oil, gas—all variations of the same story. Dig, burn, repeat. Entire economies built on combustion. Every year, we extract 15 billion tonnes of fossil fuels … Continued
Just a decade ago, floods like those currently devastating parts of New South Wales were classified as “1-in-100-year” events. Today, that phrase rings hollow. These so-called rare disasters are returning every 3 to 5 years. Rising sea levels are also … Continued
Funded by fossil fuel lobbyists and amplified by legacy auto allies, disinformation campaigns aim to delay the clean energy transition by equating it with fossil fuels. These efforts exploit complexity and cherry-picked data to confuse the public and undermine progress. … Continued
Coal was the crucible of empire—black stone turned kinetic force. It summoned steam from silence, turned gears of industry, and pulled steel arteries across continents. From the belching stacks of Birmingham to the blast furnaces of Wuhan, coal was the … Continued
Introduction Before we begin, let me be clear: I’m not a China shill, nor am I under any illusions about the complexity of geopolitics or national interests. I was momentarily optimistic with the announcement of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), … Continued
Wind power is the second fastest-growing energy source in the world after solar, and already the second-largest destination for clean-energy investment in Europe and China. Globally, 2024 was a record year: 117 GW installed, pushing capacity past 1.1 TW. China … Continued
🔍 30-Second Takeaway: What if I told you that even with political setbacks, EVs will dominate car sales by 2030? That’s right—despite recent challenges, the road to mass BEV adoption is still clear. Back in 2019, I projected that global … Continued
In debates about the global energy transition, one misleading concept shows up time and time again: the “primary energy fallacy.” It’s a statistical illusion that dramatically exaggerates how much renewable energy we need to replace fossil fuels. Let’s unpack what … Continued