
The Book That Blocked Progress: How an Energy Classic Became a Decarbonization Drag
David MacKay's influential 2008 energy book is now criticized for hindering decarbonization due to outdated assumptions.
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David MacKay's influential 2008 energy book is now criticized for hindering decarbonization due to outdated assumptions.

Germany's Federal Audit Court just dropped a bombshell, saying the country's multi-billion euro hydrogen strategy is falling short, risking climate goals and industrial competitiveness. It's time for a 'Plan B'!

Ireland's new policy requires data centers to provide their own on-site clean energy or batteries, and to feed power back to the grid, addressing soaring electricity demand.

A staggering $28.7 billion in US private-sector EV and renewable energy projects have been canceled or scaled back in 2025, impacting almost 30,000 jobs. Policy uncertainty and incentive shifts are hitting the clean economy hard, with new investments lagging behind losses.
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