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Explainer: These six metals are key to a low-carbon future
By Jocelyn Timperley on 16 April 2018
The deployment of renewables and electric vehicles is expected to skyrocket as the world strives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Articles by Jocelyn Timperley
Climate • Coal • Other Good Stuff • Renewables • Smart Energy • Solar
Q&A: How will China’s new carbon trading scheme work?
By Jocelyn Timperley on 31 January 2018
China has unveiled some details of its much-anticipated emissions trading scheme, confirming its move to a national carbon market after several years of regional pilots projects.
IEA: Renewable electricity set to grow 40% globally by 2022
By Jocelyn Timperley on 5 October 2017
The world’s renewable electricity capacity is set to rise sharply over the next five years, the IEA says, expanding 43% on today’s levels.
Explainer: How viable are floating offshore windfarms?
By Jocelyn Timperley on 28 July 2017
World’s first floating windfarm is being installed near Peterhead in Scotland. Will they be able to compete against fixed offshore wind turbines or other sources of energy?
Renewables growth breaks records again despite fall in investment
By Jocelyn Timperley on 10 April 2017
Falling costs allowed the world to add record new renewable capacity even as investment fell, according to a new report.
