Posts Tagged ‘energy transition’
Study Finds World Can Switch to 100% Renewable Energy and Earn Back Its Investment in Just 6 Years
This article was written by Jessica Stewart and originally published in My Modern Met on August 4th, 2022. With energy and fuel costs at an all-time high, the world is seeking cost-effective solutions for moving away from oil and gas for energy needs. Luckily, a new study by Stanford University says that it might not be as…
Read MoreRenewable-powered zero-emissions electricity is possible, reliable and affordable, modelling shows
This executive summary was originally published by the David Suzuki Foundation on May 25, 2022. VANCOUVER | TRADITIONAL, UNCEDED TERRITORIES OF THE xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (MUSQUEAM), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (SQUAMISH) AND səlilwətaɬ (TSLEIL-WAUTUTH) FIRST NATIONS — Reaching zero-emissions electricity by 2035 is not only possible; it can also be reliable and affordable. That’s according to a David Suzuki Foundation modelling…
Read MoreGlobal energy transition could be a $61B opportunity for Alberta, new study finds
This article was written by staff at The Canadian Press and originally published on December 7, 2021 in CBC News. The global energy transition could create 170,000 jobs in Alberta and contribute $61 billion to the province’s GDP by 2050, according to a new study released Tuesday by provincial economic development groups. The report —…
Read MoreWhy renewables are the cornerstone of the global energy transition
This story, by Dolf Gielen and Francisco Boshell originally appeared in the World Economic Forum on April 30, 2021. It’s now clear that renewable energy, energy efficiency and electrification must be the drivers of the deep decarbonization we need. New analysis from IRENA finds that renewables are now the cheapest form of energy – and capacity…
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