The global electricity system is at a tipping point. A new analysis by RMI, in partnership with the Bezos Earth Fund, shows renewable energy sources are on track to meet ambitious net-zero scenarios, with more than one third of all power coming from solar and wind by 2030. The research suggests that fossil fuel demand has peaked in the electricity sector and will be in freefall by the end of the decade, giving renewed hope for achieving global climate goals. RMI’s Kingsmill Bond, a lead author on the report, joined us to discuss the findings and where the sector goes from here.
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From Tradition To Transition: Decarbonizing The Steel Industry For A Sustainable Future
At Techonomy Climate, CarbonFree CEO Martin Keighley and U. S. Steel’s GM of Sustainability Erika Chan announced that they have teamed up to build the first commercial scale carbon capture plant, set to be operational in 2026. The plant will turn carbon into carbon carbonate, and is a step in creating a profitable, sustainable carbon capture model.
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From Ambition to Action: Building a Global Climate Coalition
Hosted by the Climate Group, Climate Week NYC is the largest annual climate event of its kind, bringing together some 400 events and activities.
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From Barriers To Breakthroughs: Overcoming Hurdles For A Decade Of Climate Investments
Natasha Vidangos, the Associate Vice President, Innovation and Technology Policy at Environmental Defense Fund, oversees EDF’s work to advance an efficient and equitable Clean Energy Transition, including efforts to enhance the impact of climate innovation.
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Green Collar Crunch: Navigating The Looming Climate Talent Drought
How will industries cope with the imminent climate talent crisis and how can humanity build workforce it needs to solve climate change equitably and justly? As the world unites to combat climate change, the demand for a proficient workforce will skyrocket. Eugene Kirpichov, co-founder and Executive Director of Work on Climate, discussed the pivotal role […]
