Dec 12, 2024
Go Nuclear, Save $264 Billion?
Australia's Liberal Party proposes integrating nuclear energy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, projecting savings of $264 billion compared to a renewables-only approach.
Opposition leader Peter Dutton's plan includes the operation of the first nuclear plant by 2036 in New South Wales, with seven plants contributing 38% of energy generation by 2050. The proposal aims to reduce energy costs significantly. However, it faces criticism from the Labor Party, which argues that nuclear energy is costly and poses implementation delays. This debate intensifies as the 2025 federal election approaches. Read more.
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Aug 11, 2025
Airline industry struggles to scale sustainable aviation fuel as flagship refinery shuts down and most projects stall.
A Reuters investigation reveals that only a fraction of the 165 sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects announced over the past decade have materialized, with World Energy’s flagship SAF refinery in California closing, underscoring systemic challenges that leave airlines far from meeting climate targets.
Jul 28, 2025
New York Projects Clean Energy Targets Will Be Missed Without Major Adjustment
New York’s freshly released energy plan warns the state will miss its climate mandates—such as powering 70% of its grid with renewables by 2030—unless grid upgrades, storage, and project deployment accelerate sharply.