Tag: Gas
The Hybrids Are Coming! The Hybrids Are Coming!
A new report from Bloomberg claims hybrid cars — using the 30 year old technology made popular by the Toyota Prius — are now the hottest segment on the new car market worldwide. That has caused some consternation among the staff here at CleanTechnica, where hundreds of dedicated staff members … [continued]
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Q&A: Does the World Need “Carbon Capture & Storage” to Reach Net-Zero?
When carbon dioxide (CO2) is released from a factory or power plant, the gas can be captured and permanently stored underground, preventing it from driving climate change. This is the idea underpinning carbon capture and storage (CCS), a technology that is at the heart of many nations’ net-zero plans. Influential organisations, including the Intergovernmental … [continued]
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Factcheck: How Nuclear, Gas, Wind, & Solar Power Are Affected During Heatwaves
Heatwaves are becoming more likely and more intense due to climate change, impacting sources of power generation around the world as they work to meet increased demand. When temperatures soared past 40C in parts of Europe in June and July 2026, nuclear reactors shuttered, gas plants’ efficiency fell, wind speeds dropped and … [continued]
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Q&A: What Is In China’s New Five-Year Plan For Climate Change?
China has released a five-year plan dedicated to addressing climate change. The 15th five-year plan for a national response to climate change is the latest in a series to outline in-depth climate and energy targets for the 2026-2030 period. These include five-year plans for “building a Beautiful China”, developing a “new-type … [continued]
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‘I like it here, I am free’: Encampment set up in Port Elgin parkette
John Lowry is confident that it is only a matter of time before he gets an apartment of his own and heads back to work. The 61-year-old made his way to Bruce County almost exactly three years ago after he walked away from an unhappy marriage in Bradford. He left with just his tools, motorcycle […]