The world is facing an unprecedented energy crisis characterized by soaring energy demands, depleting fossil fuels, and the dire impact of climate change. The over-reliance on non-renewable energy sources has contributed significantly to environmental degradation. As the global population continues to grow, so does the need for energy, making the transition to renewable sources not ...
The energy transformation of the planet finds itself in first gear. Even with decades of progress in wind, solar, and battery storage, fossil fuels still account for most of world energy consumption; their share has dropped just 6% since 1990. Concurrent with this, carbon emissions in 2024 reach yet another record high, highlighting the pressing ...
The world loves to marvel at artificial intelligence—the poetic conversations with chatbots, the dreamy artwork conjured by algorithms, and the jaw-dropping abilities of machines to learn, create, and predict. But behind every headline-grabbing feat of AI, there’s an invisible story unfolding: a story of energy, emissions, and a carbon footprint many never imagined. Picture this: ...
Linnea H, BSc Sociology
