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How do we get to a Net-Zero Power Grid?
Part 3 of our Energy & Emissions series gives a brief introduction to the main low-carbon energy sources, and details the challenges we need to overcome to get to a Net-Zero energy grid
Mind the gap: UK progress on tackling climate change
Summarising the UK Committee on Climate Change’s reports on the UK’s progress on reducing emissions and adapting to climate change.
Where do our emissions come from?
Part 2 of our Emissions Explained series. In this blog we will explain the different types of greenhouse gas and fossil fuel, as well as try and find the source of the worlds emissions. Which sectors emit the most? Which fuels are to blame? And how has the UK managed to reduce its CO2 emissions?
Emissions Explained
In Part 1 of our Energy & Emissions series, we ask: how much CO2 are we emitting into the atmosphere? Who emits the most? What is Net-Zero? And are we on track to reach it?
Coal, Climate & COP26 as seen from India - an Interview with Vikrant Srivastava
COP26andbeyond interviewed Vikrant Srivastava, a climate activist and commentator, to talk about India’s coal industry.
Net Zero and Ethical Supply Chains - An Urgent Issue for the Energy Transition
In this blog we argue that net-zero, the energy transition and addressing climate change are all essential and pressing issues, but that the enormous ‘gold rush’ for metals and minerals to support new ‘energy transition technologies carries major risks unless the need for ethical supply chains is addressed promptly.
An Interview with Uchenna Ibe
We interviewed Uchenna Ibe, Chartered Mechanical Engineer and Senior Project Manager at Iberdrola, about his work, transitioning from oil & gas to renewables, and the future of offshore wind.
An Interview with Henry Preston
We interviewed Henry Preston, scientist at the National Nuclear Laboratory and YGN outreach coordinator, in advance of our Engineering for the Energy Transition Event.
An Interview with Dr Daisy Thomas
We interviewed Dr Daisy Thomas, lead automotive research engineer at 3DATX, in advance of our Engineering for the Energy Transition Event.
Engineering for the Energy Transition - An Online Event
On the 4th March, COP26andbeyond & Global Engineering Futures are hosting a virtual event - Engineering for the Energy Transition
Cumbrian Coal Mine - National Policy or Localism?
In March 2019 Cumbria County Council approved plans for a new £165 million deep coal mine. We look at why the decision was made and what that means for the UK’s credibility at COP26.
2050 Calculator - Open Source Policy Making
The UK Govt launches the MacKay Carbon Calculator - named after Sir David MacKay who launched the UK’s first 2050 Calculator.
Will Australia miss the chance for a Green Recovery?
How Australia’s COVID response risks missing calls for a green recovery and boosting fossil fuels instead
Race to Zero
Updates on UNFCCC Initiative Race to Zero from the Reuters event - Delivering Net Zero