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Halifax’s Misguided Hydrogen Bus Effort: The Data Tells the Story

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Halifax’s just announced hydrogen-diesel hybrid bus trial is intended to be an ambitious stride forward in the city’s climate action plan and a trial that transit operators globally will gain insights from. Yet, scratching just below the surface reveals a problematic disconnect between optimistic projections and operational realities. The trial, … [continued]

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IPHE Rejects Science On Hydrogen’s Indirect Warming, Raising Credibility Concerns

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The International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE) has created a credibility crisis for itself. Originally established in 2003 as a collaborative intergovernmental initiative to promote hydrogen as a clean energy solution, IPHE has positioned itself prominently within the global energy conversation, claiming neutrality and scientific … [continued]

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The Hype Returns: Joe Romm & Michael Barnard Revisit Hydrogen, 20 Years Later

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A few weeks ago, I had another opportunity to sit down with Dr. Joseph Romm, currently working with Michael Mann at the UPenn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media. The topic was the 20th anniversary edition of his book The Hype About Hydrogen, available now. What follows is lightly … [continued]

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America Closed For Business: Bill Rolling Back IRA Provisions Will Slash Investment

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The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), enacted in 2022, marked a seismic shift in U.S. industrial and energy policy, promising clarity and stability to a previously fragmented clean energy landscape. It introduced comprehensive, decade-spanning incentives designed to catalyze investments across renewables, hydrogen hubs, electric vehicles, and domestic manufacturing. Almost immediately, this … [continued]

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SAF Takes Off & Ticket Prices Follow: The Real Cost Of Greener Air Travel

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A traveler books a long-haul flight from Frankfurt to Singapore and notices a line item labeled “Environmental Surcharge.” It’s not optional, and it’s not tiny. For most economy passengers, it adds somewhere between €6 and €20. In business class, it can go much higher. At first glance, this might seem … [continued]

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