A polluted factory sits behinds large, imposing gates

Deep structural dependence on fossil fuels slows down progress

The development of the modern economy has allowed us to extract raw materials, turn them into products, and then dispose of them. The unsustainable, take-make-waste system is at the core of our linear economy.

Our reckless culture of take-make-waste

Exact solutions for renewable transformation may greatly vary for every country and region, but some of the following may be commonly applicable.

Investment in renewable network and collaborative capacity building can accelerate energy transformation

This research finds that, in the three years following the Paris Agreement, the five largest publicly-traded oil and gas majors have invested over $1Bn of shareholder funds on misleading climate-related branding and lobbying. These efforts are overwhelmingly in conflict with the goals of this landmark global climate accord and designed to maintain the social and legal license to operate and expand fossil fuel operations.

Big Oil’s Real Agenda on Climate Change

The deep financial ties underscore API’s power and influence across the oil and gas industry, and what politicians describe as the trade group’s defining role in setting major obstacles to new climate policies and legislation.

How a powerful US lobby group helps big oil to block climate action

Making the energy system net-zero will require a complete transformation of the energy sector. For energy-related emissions to hit net zero globally in 2050 the energy sector must focus on energy innovation, achieving a rapid phase out of fossil fuels, while making energy systems primarily electricity-oriented.

Net Zero by 2050

A fossil-fuel scramble reveals energy markets in desperate need of a redesign. We examine what must be done to secure a renewable future.

For watt it’s worth: energy markets’ squeeze

This week BP released its Statistical Review of World Energy 2020. The Review covers energy data through 2019, and provides a comprehensive picture of supply and demand for major energy sources on a country-level basis.

Fossil Fuels Still Supply 84 Percent Of World Energy

Fossil fuels are deeply embedded in the way most of us live, and it will take a lot to end this relationship. 

We need a structural transformation of the energy system, which is traditionally dependent on fossil fuels. A secure and rapid expansion of renewable energy requires a speedy construction of renewable infrastructures and the participation of many skilled actors.

Despite promises of transformation, we’ve spent millions of dollars on high-emission infrastructure since the Paris Agreement was signed.

How can we make our energy systems fully renewable?

Deep structural dependence on fossil fuels slows down progress