energy
Eliminating contrails from flying could be incredibly cheap
Something I didn't realise until recently was that half of the warming impact of the world's flights comes from non-CO2 related activity.
energy
Group to lodge fast track consent bid for axed Lake Onslow hydro project
It'll be interesting to see whether it gets off the ground.
energy
Now you’re cooking with magnets
A few weeks ago, we rocked up to our friends' new place. The crew brought kai, congratulated them on the move, gave big hugs, got the tour. For weeks, my friend and I had been planning to conduct an experiment. Immediately after exploring their new place, I asked "
energy
Fossil free flats – why renters deserve cheap energy
Two of my friends rented a flat in Wellington that runs off gas. It cost them a fortune every month. Their energy bills became so expensive that they had to move. They're not alone in feeling the pinch of rising energy prices. The price of power and gas
energy
New York becomes first state to commit to all-electric new buildings
This is a common sense way to future proof our housing stock. Wellington should follow suit.
politics
The race to become an electrostate
“Petrol prices soar” is a surefire way to catch our attention. What if it lost its power over us?
energy
Offshore oil and gas is so back...wards
This just in: new offshore oil and gas exploration are allowed in Aotearoa once more. This from Bridie Witton: The Government is set to repeal the offshore oil and gas exploration ban on Thursday, dismantling one of Labour’s signature climate policies and reversing the stand Jacinda Ardern took against
energy
The humble heat pump's quiet revolution
Low carbon technology is not just the winning solution to our pollution: it's cheaper and better than fossil fuels.
energy
The Coalition’s fantastic idea for offshore wind power
I have great news. The Coalition Government is unlocking a completely untapped renewable energy source that could provide huge amounts of clean power. It looks very similar to what you’ll find atop Brooklyn or nestled in Mākara. It is offshore wind energy – a common way to make electricity in
energy
Hydrogen was all the rage. Now, its future is messy.
Hydrogen is one of the most abundant elements in the universe. At least, that’s what I’ve read multiple times in reports preaching hydrogen as the fuel source of the future. Hydrogen is an interesting alternative fuel. Unlike fossil fuels, burning hydrogen only emits water. Governments of all stripes
energy
Wait. Is AI fuelling the climate crisis?
AI feels like it’s taking over the world. The government is trying to make its own ChatGPT service. AI is enshittifying the internet. The new iPhone’s biggest selling point? AI. It has grabbed the spotlight. Has it also fuelled the climate crisis? The answer is complicated. It’s
energy
Power is too expensive. It doesn’t need to be.
Our power bills are too expensive. Why? Because we haven’t got enough power plants to make all the power we need. It is a dry year, meaning that our dams are running low on water. When there’s less water, we can’t make as much electricity. Demand has