In 2026, heat pumps are cheaper to run than gas boilers in most developed markets, but gas boilers still have a lower upfront cost in many regions. Over a full ownership cycle, heat pumps now win on total cost of ownership in countries with moderate electricity prices, carbon pricing, or active efficiency incentives. Gas boilers … Read more
Natural gas is extracted from the Earth by drilling wells into underground rock formations that trap methane-rich gas, then using pressure differences, engineered well designs, and surface processing systems to bring that gas safely to the surface. Depending on the geology, this can involve conventional vertical drilling, horizontal drilling, hydraulic fracturing, or offshore production systems. … Read more
Natural gas occupies a complicated but very real place inside modern energy systems. It heats homes on cold nights, powers factories that make everyday goods, and quietly keeps electric grids steady when demand surges or weather disrupts renewable supply. Few fuels touch daily life so directly. Calling natural gas “advantageous” only makes sense when tied … Read more
LPG, or liquefied petroleum gas, is a group of hydrocarbon gases primarily composed of propane and butane that are stored and transported in liquid form under moderate pressure. It is produced as a byproduct of natural gas processing and crude oil refining, and it is widely used as a fuel for heating, cooking, hot water … Read more
Propane and natural gas sit quietly behind millions of warm homes, hot showers, working stoves, and humming generators. Both deliver flame on demand. Both get treated as “gas” in everyday talk. Real life gets more complicated once equipment, storage, safety behavior, and long-term cost enter the picture. A homeowner choosing a heating system, a builder … Read more
Transportation plays a major role in global greenhouse gas output, accounting for 16.2% of total emissions worldwide. Air transport alone contributes about 1.9%, while maritime transport adds roughly 2.5%. Rising concern about climate change has pushed travelers, businesses, and governments to compare environmental costs linked to different travel options, especially flights and boat travel. Comparisons … Read more
Starting a successful tree planting project is not about how many trees you put in the ground. It is about how many are still alive five, ten, or fifty years later. The only way to do that is to design long-term care into the project from the very beginning. That means choosing the right location, … Read more
Energy costs have quietly become one of the most controllable yet most neglected expenses for mid-sized companies. By 2026, electricity and gas prices are expected to remain structurally higher than pre-2022 levels due to grid modernization costs, carbon pricing expansion, infrastructure constraints, and rising global demand. The companies that reduce their energy footprint through efficiency … Read more
Environmental, Social, and Governance, or ESG, has become one of the most defining frameworks for how modern companies operate, invest, and report their impact. In 2025, it will will longer be an optional checkbox for public relations. ESG is now a central standard shaping corporate accountability, long-term profitability, and even talent attraction. In simple terms, … Read more
If you’ve ever driven past a wind farm and seen those massive white blades spinning in the sky, you’ve likely been looking at horizontal axis wind turbines (HAWTs). These are the most common types of wind turbines used around the world today, from the plains of Texas to the North Sea coasts. In simple terms, … Read more