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Energy
India Plans 2.45 Gig Solar Park + 5 GWh Battery in Rajasthan, so why drag its Feet at COP30?
even the right wing Hindu nationalist government of India has ambitious plans to transition to green energy
Global Battle Royale at COP30 between Fossil Fuel Producers and Green Energy Advocates
A bloc is attempting to deep-six the pledge made at COP28 to “transition away from fossil fuels.”
Trump Luxuriates in Golden Ballroom Plans as Americans Scrimp By
Think of “President” Trump, in short, as a twofer when it comes to potential planetary destruction.
Pacific Nations aim to go 100% Renewables, saving 25% of GDP
In Papua New Guinea’s highlands, solar kits bring electric light to homes for the first time
How China Is Turning Climate Action into Economic Strategy
In October, China unveiled updated climate targets for 2035, a 7-10 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
With China’s Help, Saudi Arabia is Deploying Solar Power Faster than any Country in History
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Jeffrey Beyer and Stephen Gitonga of the UN Development Program present an overview of Saudi Arabia’s full court press to get 50% of its electricity from renewables by 2030. The kingdom is aware that fossil fuels, the source of its fabulous wealth, are on their way out. Its leaders want […]
Iraqi Kurdistan aims at 3 Gigawatts of Solar, as Households and Villages Rush to Rooftop Panels
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Iraqi Kurdistan is developing an interest in sustainable energy, despite being an oil exporter via Kirkuk. Solar provides little of Iraq’s electricity at the moment, but the situation is set to change rapidly over the next decade. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has set a goal of putting in 3 […]
Juan Cole on Gaza, U.S. Policy, and the Future of the Middle East
I was welcomed onto David Lin’s Podcast, “The David Lin Report” to talk about Gaza, the Middle East and the US-China rivalry. Embedded video and transcript below. He describes it this way: The David Lin Report! I’ll be reporting on the most impactful market-moving events, as well as interviewing experts in finance, economics, science, and […]
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