Opinion:
¶ “Redefining America’s ‘Energy Communities’ Can Boost Clean Energy Investment Where It’s Needed Most” • Millions of people live in communities deeply dependent on the fossil fuel industry, facing both risks and opportunities of a low-carbon future. One benefit of the Inflation Reduction Act is to encourage investment in “energy communities.” [CleanTechnica]
Abandoned company store (Brian M Powell, CC-BY-SA, cropped)
¶ “Farmington, A City In Need Of A Jolt” • The good news these days about Farmington, New Mexico, is that the air is clear. Since the 1960s, the town’s giant smokestacks could be seen from miles away, and their dangerous emissions helped add the designation of “national sacrifice zone” to this area. Now, visitors come to see the view of the mountains. [Aspen Times]
Science and Technology:
¶ “Full Clean Ahead: Can Shipping Finally Steer Away From Fossil Fuels?” • Nearly half (43%) of all voyages made along the longest shipping corridor between China and the US could be powered by hydrogen without adding any fuel capacity or extra port calls, according to the International Council on Clean Transportation. [The Guardian]
MV Sea Change, a zero-emissions ferry (All American Marine)
World:
¶ “Supermarkets To The Rescue – Coles Joins Virtual Power Plant” • Coles supermarkets has 846 stores throughout Australia. The company plans to install solar panels and batteries on 100 of its supermarkets and liquor stores. Now, all three of Australia’s big supermarkets, Coles, Woolworths, and Aldi, are working towards net-zero emissions. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “How Opera Is Aiming For Net Zero Amid Worsening Climate Change” • Thoughts of a night at the opera typically include images of chandelier-filled theatres and arias performed in exquisite costumes against transportative stage sets. But recent years have seen opera companies working out strategies to reduce their carbon emissions. [BBC]
Sydney Opera House (Liam Pozz, Unsplash)
¶ “Malaysia’s Penang Development Corporation Expands Into Solar Energy For A Green Future” • The Penang Development Corporation, a state government agency, put forth plans to expand its presence in the renewable energy sector, focusing on solar energy, with the intention of making it one of its core businesses in the future. [Solar Quarter]
¶ “Solar Power: Expected To Eclipse Oil In 2023” • Renewable energy has become an increasingly important topic in recent years as we work towards a more environmentally-friendly and sustainable future. A recent Forbes article highlights an exciting trend toward solar power investment, which is set to eclipse oil this year. [Digital Journal]
Solar array (Sungrow EMEA, Unsplash)
¶ “UK Grid Connections Branded ‘Greatest Obstacle’ To Net Zero Following Landmark Review” • Nick Winser, electricity networks commissioner, published his review of grid connections. He called for the “speeding up the delivery of strategic electricity transmission lines”, which he described as “challenging but vital and achievable.” [City AM]
¶ “Starmer Says Sunak’s Lack Of Investment In Wind Power Is A ‘Gift To Putin’” • Labour party leader Keir Starmer condemned the prime minister’s climate policies, saying the failure to invest in renewables such as wind turbines is a “gift to Putin.” He said the ban on onshore windpower means every family in the UK is paying £180 more for energy. [The Guardian]
Wind turbine (Raychel Sanner, Unsplash, cropped)
¶ “World Bank To Help Fund 1,000 Mini Solar Power Grids In Nigeria” • The World Bank is aiming to help fund construction of 1,000 mini solar power grids in Africa’s biggest economy Nigeria in partnership with the government and private sector, according to the World Bank president Ajay Banga. Nigeria’s population is over 200 million. [News24]
US:
¶ “Glacier Basin Flooding Destroys Two Structures In Alaskan Capital Of Juneau And Prompts Local Emergency Declaration” • Record-breaking river flooding destroyed at least two structures in Juneau and prompted local evacuations. This was the result of a sudden outburst from a glacier-dammed lake that inundated the region, officials say. [CNN]
Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls, Juneau
(Enrico Blasutto, CC-BY-SA 4.0)
¶ “How Tesla’s Delicate ‘Dynamic Pricing’ Model Works” • Tesla has been breaking records this year, maintaining a 60% share of US EV sales. The company’s successes of 2023 can be attributed in part to its ever-changing prices and incentives, and company executives say the dynamic pricing model will be around for the foreseeable future. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Fisker Holds A Glitzy Reveal Event In SoCal” • Henrik Fisker laid on a glitzy Product Vision Day event last week, in which he presented three new EVs his company might manufacture someday, God willing and the creek don’t rise. For those who are interested, there is an extravaganza of 1 hour, 20 minutes, and 36 seconds that can be viewed. [CleanTechnica]
Fisker reveal event (Courtesy of Fisker)
¶ “Vineyard Wind Teams With Bristol CC On New Wind Power Lab Geared To Families And Students” • Imagine climbing the ladder of an offshore wind turbine all the way to the top, thanks to virtual reality. We can experience it in the new educational exhibit in Bristol Community College’s Wind Power Lab, a joint venture with Vineyard Wind. [SouthCoastToday.com]
¶ “Warming Climate Could Create Nuclear Waste Problems In Maine” • The Maine Yankee nuclear plant is closed. Its waste disposal site is safe from all possible flooding, sea level rise, tornadoes, lightning strikes and other natural disasters. For now. But climate change is making the Atlantic Ocean sea level rise and storms unpredictable. [Bangor Daily News]
Have an exuberantly merry day.
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