Oct 24, 2023

Bye-bye, fossil fuels

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We take a look at three news items showing that fossil fuels are out and renewables are in.

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A dramatic shift toward renewables

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

The International Energy Agency reports in its World Energy Outlook that fossil fuel usage will peak by 2030 — though demand could remain elevated.

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More than 130 major companies press world leaders to phase out fossil fuels by 2035

by Nova Safo

Oct 24, 2023

Companies including Ikea, Nestle, Unilever and Volvo are saying that they're already grappling with the costs of the climate crisis.

Unilever is among the companies that signed on to a recent letter ahead of COP28 urging world leaders to cut fossil fuel use.

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The Biden administration is investing in hydrogen hubs, but roadblocks remain

by Savannah Peters

Oct 24, 2023

The promise of hydrogen fuel is that it could cut emissions in industries that have proven difficult to decarbonize. It’s a lot of pressure for an industry that’s barely off the ground.

Inflation is pushing the costs of infrastructure, like production plants, to support the hydrogen fuel economy. Above, a hydrogen production plant in Germany.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

Nick Esposito Media Producer

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC

Lis Mahy Producer, BBC

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