Energy
Transitioning to a world powered by renewable energy is key to tackling climate change. Here you can find the latest good news related to our clean energy transition, covering wind, solar, green hydrogen, hydropower, and more.
China's monumental climate shift: embracing a “post-peak" era in the coming years
China, the world's economic giant, is on the verge of a watershed moment in its environmental history. After decades of rapid development and skyrocketing emissions, signs point to a near-term peak in carbon output, providing hope for global climate efforts. According to the Center for Research Read More...
The world’s largest wind-powered cargo ship makes her maiden transatlantic voyage
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a world where the shipping industry is wrestling with its environmental impact, a French startup called TOWT (TransOceanic Wind Transport) is presenting a solution that is both novel and rooted in centuries-old technology: wind. TOWT's wind-powered Read More...
Microwave magic redefines lithium recovery in batteries
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As the need for rechargeable technology—from smartphones to electric vehicles—increases, so does the demand for lithium. This rare element fuels much of our contemporary world, and this means efficient recovery from spent batteries is becoming Read More...
MIT engineers convert soda cans and seawater into zero-emission fuel
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a breakthrough for sustainable energy, MIT engineers developed a way to produce hydrogen fuel from ordinary elements such as aluminum from old soda cans, saltwater, and coffee grounds. This novel technology could transform sustainable energy production by Read More...
Volcanic ash may be a game changer in sustainable solar energy storage solutions
When calamity hits and volcanic ash blankets the land, it is commonly perceived negatively, for many obvious reasons. However, novel research from the University of Barcelona demonstrates that this seemingly gloomy substance has enormous promise as an energy storage medium, providing a Read More...
Wind and solar energy production in US surpasses coal for the first time in history
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM According to the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA), wind and solar energy generated more electricity than coal for the first time in history during the first seven months of the year. This astounding feat, as reported in the EIA's Monthly Read More...
UK government unveils bold plan to achieve 95% green energy by 2030
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a historic step to reshape the UK's energy future, Ed Miliband, Secretary of Energy and Climate Change, revealed the government's "Clean Power 2030" strategy. The initiative, described as the most ambitious energy reform in decades, seeks to generate 95 Read More...
Pakistan's surge in solar may be a promising solution to blackouts
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Pakistan has quietly emerged as an unexpected global leader in solar energy adoption. By 2024, the country is forecast to add an amazing 17 gigawatts (GW) of solar power, accounting for more than a third of its production capacity. This quick rise has Read More...
Canadian project addresses global insect crisis
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Insects, the often-overlooked building blocks of our ecosystems, are disappearing at an alarming rate. "Of all the mass extinctions we have experienced in the past, the one affecting insects is happening a thousand times faster," cautions Maxim Larrivée, Read More...
How Minnesota’s Sherco Solar is leading a clean energy revolution
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The biggest coal plant in Minnesota is going through a major makeover. The Sherburne County Generating Station, known as Sherco, is transitioning from a coal-fired legacy to a renewable energy hub. Sherco Solar, owned by Xcel Energy and currently in the Read More...