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Beyond the Hydrogen Mirage: A Candid Conversation with Joe Romm

36 min read

Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down again with Dr. Joseph Romm to discuss his then about to be released book, The Hype About Hydrogen, available now on Amazon. This is the second half of our conversation, lightly edited. Michael Barnard [MB]: Welcome back to Redefining Energy — Tech. … [continued]

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Why Shipping’s Low-Carbon Future Relies More on Batteries & Biofuels Than Methanol

10 min read

Maritime shipping, responsible for approximately 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, stands at an unprecedented turning point. As we progress toward mid-century, decarbonization is no longer optional but mandatory, driven by stringent international regulations, including the International Maritimate Organization’s recent fuel carbon pricing decision and corporate sustainability commitments. This requirement … [continued]

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Saskatoon Transit at Crossroads: Grid Emissions vs. Electric Buses

11 min read

Saskatoon recently faced a critical decision regarding its transit strategy, specifically around the adoption of zero-emission buses (ZEBs). This decision arose from an evaluation conducted by the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), aimed at guiding Saskatoon Transit’s 10-year fleet renewal strategy. The evaluation highlighted a challenging dilemma: … [continued]

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

7 min read

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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