The hottest Decarbonisation Substack posts right now

We need a global effort to make green manufacturing work for everyone. This means working together instead of competing with each other.
China can leverage its manufacturing power to help developing countries build clean industries, while also allowing the West to access advanced green technology.
By investing in joint ventures and local partnerships, we can create a stronger industrial ecosystem that benefits all sides, leading to job creation and sustainability.

CBAM will have only a small effect on overall GDP and emissions at first, but that hides much larger impacts for specific industries.
High‑carbon exports like cement, steel and chemicals could fall sharply by 2034 if producers don’t decarbonise, because the CBAM exemption quota shrinks and its coverage expands.
Tying EU market access to carbon intensity creates a global incentive to clean up production, pushing decarbonisation beyond Europe rather than just shifting trade to lower‑cost markets.

Decarbonizing homes by replacing gas boilers with heat pumps is a known solution, but the challenge is logistical and costly for homeowners.
Creating a central register of gas safety certificates could help target incentives for upgrading inefficient boilers, improve data collection, and hold landlords accountable.
Adding gas safety certificate management to the Gas Safety Register's contract during the upcoming tender can facilitate the implementation of the central register at a minimal cost to the government.

EU's global leadership in green steel is hindered by multiple factors
EU's cleaner steel production is decreasing while reliance on dirtier imports is increasing
Deep decarbonization of steel is possible but faces challenges like scalability and lack of economic incentives

Global energy demand in 2050 could be lower due to decarbonisation leading to efficiency gains
Final energy use per person is projected to decrease with increased decarbonisation
Electricity demand will rise significantly with the electrification of transport and heating

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Biofuels may require four to five times more land than currently used, impacting food production
Current global biofuel production is only a fraction of aviation fuel demand
Decarbonizing aviation with biofuels could be costly due to land use and production challenges

Wastewater treatment is essential for public health and the environment but traditional methods are energy-intensive and contribute to climate change.
Decarbonising wastewater systems can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower operational costs, and create new job opportunities in the sector.
Strategies for decarbonisation include using energy-efficient technologies, transitioning to renewable energy sources, and implementing green infrastructure solutions.

The draft of the electricity market reform focuses on stable revenues for renewable energy suppliers
Support schemes should include revenue guarantees and restrictions on market revenues for renewable energy generation
Efforts are being made to ensure that revenues collected from energy prices are passed on to all electricity customers

Industrial emissions from essential products are a large contributor to pollution.
Understanding why there is no action on industrial decarbonisation is crucial.
Exploring financial solutions for decarbonisation projects is valuable.