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There has been a notable rise in the use of voice activated technology over the past decade. Amazon ’s Alex and the Google Assistant have made running your house easier than ever. Just issue a command to your device and watch as it does exactly as it is told. We can request songs, order shopping, ask questions, demands news and podcasts be played - the possibilities are virtually endless. Just when we thought voice activation couldn't get anymore useful, utilities are throwing in their 2 cents and making our devices even better. There is now a fantastic opportunity for utilities to engage with their customers and you better believe they are going to take advantage of this. The recent partnership between Tendril, Indiana Michigan Power and Google was created to have a look at these possibilities. The aim of the partnership is to explore what these home hub devices can offer their users by way of energy saving advice. Rather than a standard response to check a website...

Kuwait is an anomaly. It is a little patch of calm and prosperity in an otherwise chaotic region – the Middle East. Currently, the nation’s living standards are among the highest on earth, the oil industry is professional, and there is a noticeable lack of conflict. So, where does this little powerhouse go from here? The global energy market is changing by the day. Asian countries are largely dependent on oil and gas from the Middle East rather than the United States. And there is a lot of oil. The price may fluctuate due to conflicts between oil producing nations, but there is no fear of a shortage. The cost of renewable energy is falling and the full potential of battery technology remains unknown. It is clear that the economics of energy supply and demand is going to change. It is equally apparent that climate change is happening and that it is a serious danger. Kuwait hit a staggering 54 degrees Celsius back in 2016. So, what is Kuwait position in all of this? K...

A new government directive will allow trustees of pension funds to push for green investment of trust money. The managers of the money invested in Britain’s workplace pension schemes, the total of which sits at around £1.5 trillion, will be able to drop shares in oil, gas and coal companies as part of the new initiative. Instead of these investments in traditional energy sources, the managers will be given powers to invest long-term in green and social impact opportunities. The proposals from the government are specifically designed in order to enable trustees to divest from any companies that are environmentally damaging and to redirect their cash into green alternatives. Up until this point, trustees have felt like their hands have been tied by their fiduciary duties. This duty requires trustees to seek the best returns possible for their beneficiaries, regardless of the ethics of the prospective investment opportunity. Although these new rules are complex for the laym...

The climate crisis is currently one of the most pressing issues on earth. Every day, scientists are researching new technologies and advancing their understanding of energy in order to further the fight against climate change. However, not all countries are equally invested in moving forward with regards to renewable energy. There are some that seem disinterested, while others are spearheading what is being referred to as the renewable revolution . It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see that our planet is suffering. The polar ice caps are melting at an alarming rate, the temperature is hotter than ever before, and natural disasters seem to be occurring with far more frequency than in previous eras. If we don’t act now, there may be precious little left for our children and grandchildren to inherit. Right now, these are the five countries doing the most to further the renewable revolution. Sweden Scandinavia has always been particularly impressive when it comes ...

The electric car sphere look set to heat up over the next couple of years. At lest six new models are expected to be on the market in that time period – each of which promises a range of a minimum of 200 miles. Until recently only Tesla was capable of getting an electric car that far off a single charge. In this list you will see a mixture of affordable electric cars with a 200-mile range and long range battery electric cars from high-end luxury brands. Let’s take a look at what we know so far about six exciting new electric car models due to come to life in the next 2 years. 2018 Nissan Leaf The Nissan Leaf, along with the Tesla Model 3 and the Chevrolet Bolt, is one of the only affordable electric cars with a range of 200 miles or more. It is expected to go into production this year but it has big boots to fill. Its predecessor was a key figure in the first wave of modern electric cars and was also the best-selling electric vehicle ever. Expect the Nissan Leaf to be unv...

There is no doubt that smart climate change policies will make a huge impact on both a nation and the world. But, did you know that a smart climate policy in the US could save the country tens of trillions of dollars? A recent internal memo in the White House showed the President’s dismal stance on climate change. Faced with strong evidence indicating both the existence and level of damage caused by climate change, the memo suggested three options for dealing with these reports. The first was to debate the findings, the second to cast doubt on the conclusions and the third was simply to ignore the findings altogether. Nowhere in the memo is there an option of accepting the reports and acting upon the findings. Yet, more and more evidence is being pushed out into the public sphere showing how global warming is going to cost more than just the environment. A paper published in Nature showed that if the global warming limit was capped at 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industria...

Pedro Parente, CEO of Petrobras, the state-controlled Brazilian oil producer, resigned on June 1 st . His announcement came after trucker strikes across the country compelled the government to drop the price of diesel. The strike was due to last three days and was headed by unions who made their demands clear. They wanted Pedro Parente to step down and they wanted the policy allowing the market to set the price of fuel to end. The company, whose full name is Petroleo Brasileiro, saw its shares plunge over 20% by midday, following news of Parente’s resignation. Shares in Sao Paulo were even suspended in the wake of the announcement. In a response to the news, Petrobras’ board said it will choose and interim CEO immediately and that all of the remaining executives will retain their positions. Yet, despite the strikes and criticisms, Parente left the company with his head held high. He wrote in his resignation letter that he had “delivered what he promised” when he originally ...