In this TEDx Talk from 2020, Graham Conway tells us why EVs are not, currently, the answer to net zero. Brake pads produce emissions, as do tires and even interiors under sunlight. The electricity that powers BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles) is generated by power plants, 64% of which burn fossil fuels in the U.S.—fossil fuels […]

Some people propose that nuclear energy is a “clean” energy. This video certainly seems to make a convincing case. After a bit of googling, I can’t be sure if what he is advocating for is actually in the global best interest. This article seems to shed light on some of the conspiracy theories behind his […]

We are discussing a prosperous net zero world this week – but you probably have heard in the media about three reports issued in the last few days, warning of severe challenges on the way to that future.  If you want to look into those reports, the UNFCC NDC (national commitments) report is downloadable here; […]

My sense is that net zero can only be considered successful and the world therefore more prosperous if the test is that ALL nations, especially developing countries, are sharing in this benefit and we can see their improvement in standards and conditions. Whilst country by country i see a lot of pledges to be net […]

According to Hong Kong’s Climate Action Plan 2050 released in October 2021, green hydrogen energy is in its medium-term decarbonisation targets. It is also mentioned that the uncertainty of the technology will depend on its maturity, reliability and cost-effectiveness for large-scale applications. Summary: The Government of Hong Kong announced plans to formulate the Strategy of Hydrogen […]