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How Europe’s smart rules can turn data centres into green allies

The EU's forthcoming regulation should not just be about forcing data centres to use less but empowering them to use smarter, experts say. The boom driven by AI could become an unlikely ally in the transition to a cleaner, more efficient energy system.

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EU’s clean energy goals set to hold up after carbon tariff reset

By exempting most importers from what was set to be the world’s first carbon border tariff, the EU needs to pass a pivotal test —showing that its climate ambition can adopt with the ground realities of the industry. Still, the risk of those policies is that the administrative costs fall on producers in non-EU nations, chiefly the developing countries, writes Lorenzo Totaro in his latest monthly column

Implementing Low Carbon Strategies In The Race To Net Zero

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Europe’s Zero Day: how energy investments and foresight can keep the lights on

The European Union’s approach to grid resilience is seen as a model for how open societies respond to shared threats -- not by hoarding knowledge, but by investing in alliances and innovation. This effort must continue and expand to successfully address future blackouts, writes Lorenzo Totaro in his monthly column.

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Smooth operations: energy infrastructure security is more than a matter of trust

In his exclusive column for Energy Connects, Lorenzo Totaro highlights the growing threats to global energy infrastructure—from cyberattacks and wars to natural disasters—emphasising the urgent need for cooperation, innovation, and strong government support to bolster resilience and security.

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Global backing and local support fuel the rise of geothermal energy

Small footprint, big impact: with costs set to plunge and political and community endorsements increasing, the heat extracted from deep within the Earth looks set to become the favorite renewable source, writes Lorenzo Totaro in his latest column for Energy Connects

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Feeling the green chemistry: why sustainable sourcing is key to energy transition

In his exclusive monthly column, Lorenzo Totaro underscores the critical role of sustainable sourcing, industry collaboration, and innovative business models in tackling the environmental, social, and economic challenges of transitioning to renewable energy and building resilient supply chains for critical raw materials.

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Balancing innovation: addressing AI's energy appetite

In his exclusive monthly column, Lorenzo Totaro, highlights how AI's immense energy consumption presents a challenge for sustainable technology advancement, with solutions ranging from nuclear power adoption to leveraging AI itself for efficiency, echoing past breakthroughs in computing and energy management.

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Blowing in the wind: why harnessing seas of turbines isn’t the definitive answer to climate change just yet

The offshore wind sector has long emerged as part of the solution to climate change, distinguishing itself from traditional fossil fuels by providing a cleaner, renewable energy source that mitigates environmental threats.

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Carbon markets: the difficult balancing act of pricing emissions

In his exclusive monthly column, Lorenzo Totaro underscores the vital role of carbon markets in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, while emphasising that their current pricing mechanisms are insufficient to meet global climate goals.

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Sticker shock? The hidden costs threatening the energy transition

It might be time to ask whether we severely underestimated the economic toll of going green. The world has set ambitious goals for expansion of renewable power and low-carbon technologies to fight climate change. From the International Energy Agency's Net Zero by 2050 roadmap calling for renewables to reach nearly 90% of global electricity, to the EU's target of cutting emissions by 55% this decade – nations are racing to reshape their energy systems. However, concerns are mounting that the costs of this massive transition are proving much higher than anticipated just a few years ago. Did policymakers, businesses, and consumers grossly underestimate the hidden costs?

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