Recent years have seen a surge of interest in hydrogen, and especially in its potential role in decarbonizing energy systems and wider economies. References to “green,” “blue” and “clean” hydrogen may at times be confusing, but can also leave the impression that the important issues around hydrogen are simple and well understood, or at least … Continue reading “TUED: Working Paper – Hydrogen in the Transition to a Low-Carbon Future: The Case for Public Ownership”
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TUED: Working Paper 14 – Beyond Disruption: How Reclaimed Utilities Can Help Cities Meet Their Climate Goals
In recent years hundreds of cities have adopted 100% renewable energy targets. This has left many with the impression that cities are “taking the lead” in addressing climate change, showing more ambition than most national governments, and taking measures to disrupt energy markets in ways that challenge the dominance of large energy utilities. Cities are … Continue reading “TUED: Working Paper 14 – Beyond Disruption: How Reclaimed Utilities Can Help Cities Meet Their Climate Goals”
International Trade Union Forum on Ecological and Social Transition
Over the past several months, TUED has been working with the main French trade union confederation CGT, the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung, Alter Summit, and the Global Labor Institute Paris to convene this global event, which will bring together unions and allies from around the world. More information, and registration details, at this link. In preparation for the Forum, TUED has partnered with both … Continue reading “International Trade Union Forum on Ecological and Social Transition”
Resist and Reclaim: Mexico’s Fight for Energy Sovereignty
TUED Global Forum: Mexico’s Energy Sovereignty Mexican energy politics have made headlines in recent weeks following a political confrontation between the AMLO administration and actors in both Mexico and the U.S. that oppose his efforts to reverse the previous administration’s steps towards privatization, and reassert the country’s energy sovereignty. This is a pivotal moment for … Continue reading “Resist and Reclaim: Mexico’s Fight for Energy Sovereignty”
TUED Bulletin 106: French Energy Union FNME-CGT Endorses TUED Call for Public Energy in Texas
In a March 8 Press Release, FNME-CGT — the energy and mining division of French trade union confederation CGT — has republished a TUED briefing paper on the recent power sector crisis in Texas. TUED’s briefing paper argued that the recent catastrophic power sector failures in Texas “serve as a stark warning that unregulated, privatized … Continue reading “TUED Bulletin 106: French Energy Union FNME-CGT Endorses TUED Call for Public Energy in Texas”