Trump restricts international students at Harvard—repeating historic Soviet errors that boosted China’s technological independence and economic influence.
Author: Michael Barnard
South America Sets Historic Benchmark: Zero New Coal Plants Planned
South America reaches historic milestone—no new coal plants planned, highlighting a renewable revolution offering lessons for global climate strategy.
From Coal Dominance To Renewables: How Poland Changed Its Energy Story
Poland’s energy evolution highlights efficiency wins and renewable growth, but continued transportation inefficiency underscores urgent need for electrification.
SilverLining’s Geoengineering Techno-Optimism Is Distracting From Real Climate Solutions
SilverLining's geoengineering advocacy reflects ecomodernist techno-optimism, diverting attention from urgent, proven climate solutions like wind and solar.
Cold Ironing Takes Hold: Ports Achieve Cleaner Air by Electrifying Ship Berths
Learn how ports adopting cold ironing technology reduce local emissions, enhance community health, and secure long-term market competitiveness.
Powering Ports: Electrifying Harbor Craft & Ferries For Lower Costs & Emissions
Explore how electrifying harbor tugs, service boats, and ferries delivers major emissions cuts, reduced costs, and strategic advantages for maritime ports.
Electrifying Ground Vehicles: The Practical First Phase Of Port Sustainability
Discover how electrifying diesel-powered ground vehicles in ports can dramatically reduce emissions, lower operational costs, and boost competitiveness.
Clean Energy Shifts China’s CO₂ Emissions From Growth To Decline
New data shows China's emissions have peaked, with clean electricity and electric transport reshaping its carbon trajectory. What's next for global climate?
The Hype Returns: Joe Romm & Michael Barnard Revisit Hydrogen, 20 Years Later
Why hydrogen, SMRs, and DAC still fail the math test—and why direct electrification remains the only rational climate path forward.
Powering the Future: A 30-Year Roadmap to Zero-Emission Port Operations
Discover a phased 5-year strategy to electrify port equipment, electrify harbor craft, implement shore power, and enable zero-emission vessel operations.
