Global electricity review 2024
Renewables generated a record 30 percent of global electricity in 2023, driven by growth in solar and wind especially from China, according to the Global Electricity Review 2024 released by the global
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How a 22-year-old student uncovered peak oil fraud
When will we reach the peak of global oil production?
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The effects of fossil-fuel subsidy reform: a review of modelling and empirical studies
Understanding the complex trade-offs between the economic, environmental and social impacts of subsidy reform is a challenge for any government considering phasing out fossil-fuel subsidies. Jennifer Ellis provides a detailed literature review, focusing on the six modelling studies in the last 20 years that have attempted to analyze global impacts for all fuels.
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Nuclear power: A tool for poverty alleviation
Energy is a prime requirement for sustainable development and poverty reduction. The energy dimension of poverty is fundamental. Lack of energy/electricity perpetuates poverty as it precludes most industrial activities and the jobs they create.
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Bioenergy development: issues and impacts for poverty and natural resource management
This report presents an overview of recent developments in the consumption and production of bioenergy. Examines main issues, the possible economic implications of these developments and assesses their potential impact on land use and environment, especially with respect to forests.
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Untold billions: fossil-fuel subsidies, their impacts and the path to reform
<p>Untold Billions: Fossil-fuel subsidies, their impacts and the path to reform is a series of papers examining the extent of fossil-fuel subsidies, their impact on climate change and sustainable development more broadly, and the challenges to their reform.
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Lights and action
After a brief blip caused by the global economic slowdown, the electricity business in China is back to normal: in other words, it is buzzing. On April 26th Huaneng Power, the country
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Ethanol production, food and forests
This paper investigates the direct and indirect impacts of ethanol production on land use, deforestation and food production. A partial equilibrium model of a national economy with two sectors and two regions, one of which includes a residual forest, is developed.
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Energy and water supply services: improving efficiency through policy and regulation
Energy efficiency and water conservation are each important for the delivery of electricity and drinking water. Energy efficiency can increase affordability by reducing consumers
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Analysis of the scope of energy subsidies and suggestions for the G-20 initiative
Energy subsidies are often used to alleviate energy poverty and promote economic development by enabling access to affordable modern energy services.
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Transforming global markets for clean energy products
This paper looks at three clean energy product categories: equipment energy efficiency; low-carbon transport, including high-efficiency vehicles and electric/plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (EV/PHEVs); and solar photovoltaic (PV) power.