Igor Petrovski

Corn-based Ethanol is 24% More Carbon Intensive Than Gasoline: Study

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According to a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, corn-based ethanol, which has been blended in massive amounts into gasoline sold at U.S. pumps for years, is likely a significantly greater contribution to global warming than plain gasoline. The study finds that using corn-based ethanol to fuel our automobiles …

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Will Increased Gas Costs Expedite The Transition to Renewable Energy?

Will Increased Gas Costs Expedite The Transition to Renewable Energy?

Renewables

Energy prices are skyrocketing, owing mostly to a significant increase in the price of natural gas. Few regions experience this more severely than Europe, which relies largely on gas imports for both heat and power. Natural gas currently costs up to €150 per megawatt-hour (MWh) in Europe, up from an average of €49/MWh last year. …

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Because of its high energy density, hydrogen would be particularly beneficial as a fuel for heavy-duty transportation, hence making it innovative energy

Israel Spends Millions in Carbon-neutral Innovative Energy Projects

Energy Transition

Over NIS 23 million ($6.3 million) will be spent by the Israeli government in the creation of first-of-their-kind innovative energy initiatives, according to an announcement made by Israel’s Energy Ministry on Sunday, Feb 20. After responding to the ministry’s request to tender for innovations in the domains of smart transportation, water supply, and energy efficiency, …

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Europe's energy independence can be achieved by investing in renewables

European Energy Independence Should be Boosted by Renewables

Renewables

The CEO of the Portuguese utility EDP has connected rapid renewables adoption to Europe’s energy independence, telling CNBC that investment in the field needs to be “far quicker.” “These are indigenous resources — wind, solar — that we have in Europe,” Miguel Stilwell de Andrade remarked on Friday morning’s “Squawk Box Europe.” “As a result, …

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Natural gas pipeline in Germany

Norwegian Natural Gas Could Mitigate Europe’s Energy Crisis

Energy Transition

Equinor of Norway will maintain maximum natural gas production rates throughout the spring and summer to assist the European Union in filling up its gas storage facilities, the company’s CEO stated this week. The vow comes amid persistent anxiety about gas supply as the year progresses into the hot months when storage is generally replenished …

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Research Highlights Nuclear Energy Potential of Self-Heating Plasmas

Research Highlights Nuclear Energy Potential of Self-Heating Plasmas

Renewables

Most energy-producing methods utilized today are unsustainable because they harm our planet’s natural ecosystem. In recent years, experts throughout the globe have been attempting to develop alternative energy solutions that make use of plentiful and natural resources. In addition to solar, wind, and marine energy options, several scientists and engineers have been investigating the prospect …

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Finland Will Subsidize High Energy Costs

Policy

According to Finance Minister Annika Saarikko’s speech on Friday, February 18, the Finnish government wants to address growing energy prices through subsidies and tax cuts. Saarikko proposed 17 initiatives, including temporarily raising commuter subsidies, deferring property taxes for farmers, and, in the future, subsidizing loans for projects that increase family energy efficiency, Reuters reported. “The …

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