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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Sep 8, 2025
Musk Corrects Energy Department After It Calls Wind and Solar "Worthless" Without Batteries
The U.S. Department of Energy tweeted that wind and solar infrastructure is "essentially worthless when it is dark outside, and the wind is not blowing," prompting Elon Musk to respond with "Um… hello?" and remind them that battery storage systems exist.
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.