The Gas Turbine Shortage Might Be a Climate Problem
Gas turbine components, rotors and stators, tested at the Siemens Energy AG manufacturing plant in Berlin, Germany.
Photographer: Nicolo Lanfranchi/BloombergGas turbines may be the Labubu of climate accessories: They’re in high demand, with a years-long waitlist. Gas can help move away from coal, but AI could mean burning lots more of it. We unpack why a gas turbine shortage may be both a solution and a problem.
Today’s newsletter also brings you the latest from the UK, where conservatives have vowed to scrap emissions regulations if they return to power. Tory leader Kemi Badenoch’s message is at odds with that delivered by Pope Leo XIV who, in his first major climate speech, reaffirmed the Vatican’s pledge to fight global warming.