The long talked-about global warming pause or ‘hiatus’ may now be consigned to history US researchers say new evidence casts doubt on the idea that global warming has “slowed” in recent years. A US government laboratory says the much talked about “pause” is an illusion caused by inaccurate data. Updated observations show temperatures did not
The London Evening Standard continues its campaign on London’s poor air quality More than 1,300 Londoners have already died prematurely due to toxic air so far this year, campaigners warned today. The shocking death toll includes over 60 estimated fatalities linked to “killer” pollution in Barnet, Croydon and Bromley, and more than 50 in Ealing,
More bad news about likely results in the Paris climage conference The U.N.’s Paris climate conference, designed to reach a plan for curbing global warming, may instead become the graveyard for its defining goal: to stop temperatures rising more than 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Achieving the 2C (3.6 Fahrenheit) target has been the
It looks like affordable home energy storage could finally be coming available in the UK Maturing and more affordable storage technology promises to “revolutionise” the UK solar PV market, according to a panel at today’s Solar Finance and Investment Conference. Ray Noble, consultant to the Renewable Energy Association, said that while some storage technologies were
This article argues that Australia has all the ingredients to be the world’s leading market on battery storage: Lots of solar, high prices, and a consumer base that is independent, cost conscious and distrustful of incumbents. It’s from Renew Economy. There is no doubt that Australia is going to be at the leading edge of
An interesting and detailed discussion of the technology behind wind power and how it’s changing Wind power is often described as relying on “mature technology” and, in many contexts, that’s correct. Today, well-sited wind farms in the US and EU generate electricity at a lower cost than coal. But numerous difficulties remain with the way
I admit to be being concerned about global warming, its many impacts, present and future, on human welfare, and the insidious fact that those least responsible for global warming and the resultant climate change are likely to suffer the most serious impacts. I also admit to anger at my fellow humans, both scientific and political,
A solar powered rapid charger which can recharge an electric vehicle in 40 minutes has been installed in Dorset The unit at Poole Civic Centre is the first of its kind in the UK to be installed by a council as part of a government scheme. It draws its power from solar panels and is
Fossil industry faces a perfect political and technological storm The IMF says we can no longer afford the economic wastage of fossil fuels, turning the green energy debate upside down as world leaders plan a binding climate deal in Paris The political noose is tightening on the global fossil fuel industry. It is a fair
Mercedes offers home energy storage
Tesla may be the automaker with the highest profile on energy storage, but they’re not the only ones. Now Mercedes goes public with its plans. As the newest carmaker on the block, it’s perhaps not surprising that Tesla Motors likes to do things differently. That includes reaching beyond the automotive sector with its recently-announced plans
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