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X LinkedIn Facebook Newsletter Energy Transition EnergyTransition.org Menu Search Search HOMEPAGE PODCASTOUR CONTRIBUTORS THE GERMAN ENERGIEWENDE WIKI Filter contentClose Contents Years 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 Authors Agata Skrzypczyk Akriti Bhargava, Karla Martínez Toral and Aradhna Tandon Energiewende Team Andy Gheorghiu Anna Leidreiter Ben Paulos Chris Bentley Christina Lucha & Lisa Meinecke Ciarán Cuffe Craig Morris Daniel Argyropoulos Dr David Lowry Emilio Godoy Heike Leberle & Grace Murray Joelle Thomas Jan Ondřich Jörg Mühlenhoff John Szabo John Farrell Kathrin Glastra & Henning Twickler Kathrin Glastra & Rebecca Bertram Kathrin Meyer Kennedy Nyavaya Klára Schovánková Komila Nabiyeva Laima Eicke Leonie Joubert Lillian Sol Cueva Lisa Tostado L. 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Instead of betting on unproven solutions far from market introduction, such as small modular reactors and the broad deployment of all kinds of carbon removal technologies, the EU should build on what works right now. Renewable energy sources have proven to be... comments 0 featured , the energiewende blog Why Mexico is lagging behind in the energy transition by Rebecca Bertram Mexico could be a renewable energy champion yet wind and solar make up only about ten percent of the country’s electricity mix. Rebecca Bertram has taken a closer look to find out why Mexico’s energy transition is lagging behind. comments 0 featured , the energiewende blog The US gets serious about climate protection: Biden’s IRA at one by Paul Hockenos In August 2022, the US Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), ultimately the Biden administration’s climate protection package. The investment into the hundreds of billions was billed as a moonshot moment,” and applauded almost everywhere. Let’s take a look at what’s happened thus far. Paul Hockenos reports. comments 0 featured , the energiewende blog Why Latin America’s mining industry is embracing renewables by Rebecca Bertram The Latin American mining industry has historically been a cornerstone of the region’s economy, providing essential resources for global development. However, it has faced mounting criticism due to its significant environmental impact. Recognizing the need for change, many mining companies in Latin America are beginning to take proactive steps to mitigate their environmental footprint. Rebecca Bertram reports. comments 0 featured , the energiewende blog Hikers and bikers beware: Climate breakdown has hit Europe’s Alps hard by Paul Hockenos Central Europe is among the fastest warming locations on Earth. In the Alps, this has ramifications for nature, outdoorspeople, and tourist infrastructure. Paul Hockenos reports. comments 0 featured , the energiewende blog Challenges to Latin America’s geothermal boom by Rebecca Bertram Geothermal energy prospects remain largely untapped in many parts of the world. Latin America with its numerous volcanos and seismic activities along the Pacific Ocean has a particularly high potential to develop this renewable resource. What is holding it back? Rebecca Bertram reports. comments 0 featured , the energiewende blog Climate protection? Yes please, but not in my cellar! by Paul Hockenos Opinion polls show Germans worried about the climate crisis and in favor of more climate action. The fallout of global warming is one of their most pressing concerns, indeed as it is across Europe. And yet, when it comes to modifying lifestyles or paying higher prices to curb emissions, most say they’re not willing, or only as much as it doesn’t sting. Paul Hockenos... comments 0 featured , the energiewende blog Sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture in Uganda through renewable energy resources by Sarah Helen Rüdenauer African countries together are responsible for only 4% of global carbon emissions, but will suffer heavily from the consequences of climate change. In Uganda, agriculture is already hit by the changing climate, prompting loud calls for a switch to renewable energy sources in the all important sector. Sarah Helen Rüdenauer gives the lowdown. comments 0 featured , the energiewende blog Rivers can be Europe’s first line of defense against climate breakdown by Paul Hockenos The recent floods in France, Belgium, the UK and Germany remind us again of the danger of the climate crisis. Europe’s rivers however can be key components of both climate mitigation and adaptation. Cleaning them up and restoring them is an expensive undertaking – but it’s worth the price. Paul Hockenos reports. comments 0 featured , the energiewende blog The illusion of small nuclear reactors undermines climate protection by Paul Hockenos Nuclear energy proponents say that smaller reactors are the climate-saving technology of the future. Yet, if these plans ever see the light of day, their shortcomings are no less egregious than the dinosaur models of the 20th century. Paul Hockenos reports. comments 0 featured , the energiewende blog This website highlights how energy transitions around the world are moving forward. It shows how they work, and what challenges lie ahead. The e-book on Germany’s Energiewende explains the country’s politics and policies, often regarded as the front runner in the global energy transition. Latest Posts Show all In principle, farmers should embrace climate protection. 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