Science and Technology:
¶ “Wind Forecast Improvement Project 3 Aims To Drive Down Offshore Wind Energy Costs” • The Wind Forecast Improvement Project 3 aims to improve wind forecasts and drive down the cost of offshore wind energy. It is venturing into offshore wind energy exploration off the New England coast, studying the complexities of forecasting offshore winds. [CleanTechnica]
Offshore wind turbine (Grahame Jenkins, Unsplash)
World:
¶ “Corruption And Clean Energy In South Africa” • South Africa relies heavily on energy from coal-fired power stations, which are major polluters. But making the transition to greater use of renewable energies, such as solar, is hampered by a number of factors. Chief among them is corruption, which is affecting the quality of institutions. [Moneyweb]
¶ “Root Energy Completes Korea’s First Offshore Wind Resident Participation Program” • Root Energy Inc., Korea’s leading renewable energy local acceptance solution provider as well as a certified B Corp, has successfully raised 20 billion won (approx. $15 million) crowdfunded by residents of Suwon-ri, Hallim-eup, Jeju Island. [CleanTechnica]
Jeju Hallim Offshore Wind Farm (Courtesy of Root Energy)
¶ “Real Electricity Price Relief Right Now, Under Our 2030 Strong Plan” • “Our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future is all about taking action now on the issues affecting Tasmanians most, and the most important of those is cost of living,” Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff said. “We are going to supercharge the Renewable Energy Dividend.” [The National Tribune]
¶ “Volkswagen Introduces New Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain While China Embraces PHEVs” • The plug-in hybrid has suddenly found itself to be the prom queen of the EV revolution. We have hashed out the pluses and minuses of plug-in hybrid technology several times here at CleanTechnica. So we recognize the several downsides of PHEVs. [CleanTechnica]
Hybrid powertrain (Courtesy of Volkswagen)
¶ “Pakistan’s Journey Towards Renewable Energy Amidst Climate Challenges” • Pakistan’s industrial sector, a cornerstone of its economy, is a double-edged sword. On one hand, industries like textile, food, and cement are vital for the economic development of Pakistan. On the other hand, they contribute to the nation’s carbon footprint. [BNN Breaking]
¶ “Early Jacaranda Bloom Sparks Debate About Climate Change In Mexico” • In spring, the streets of Mexico’s capital have always been purple with the flowering of jacaranda trees. Their bright colors not only attract the eyes of residents and tourists, but also birds, bees, and butterflies. Now, however, they are blooming in January and February. [Devdiscourse]
Jacaranda (Sincerely Media, Unsplash)
¶ “Higginson Argues Against Nuclear In Favor of Renewables” • In a compelling interview that reverberated across the nation, NSW Greens MP Sue Higginson met with Sky News host Danica De Giorgio to discuss the contours of Australia’s energy future. She held persuasively that nuclear energy is an impractical choice for Australia. [BNN Breaking]
US:
¶ “Reconductoring: The Quick Way To Double Grid Capacity” • You need more than money to build new power lines. Easements and land purchases for the wires to go across, environmental reviews, inspections, engineering approvals, permitting, and all sorts of other things are needed. An alternative is to give the old power lines new conductors. [CleanTechnica]
Power lines (Matthew Henry, Unsplash)
¶ “University Of Florida Students Demand Campus-Wide Measures To Avert The Climate Crisis” • Who do you suppose would be determined to stand up to Governor Ron DeSantis’ dangerous worldviews, out of all the people in Florida? Consider: the University of Florida’s Student Senate voted unanimously to support a Green New Deal. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “A Brighter Tomorrow: North County’s Clean Energy Alliance Offers Affordable Renewable Energy Options” • In California, the Clean Energy Alliance, an effort by Carlsbad, Solana Beach, and Del Mar, is setting the stage for a future where renewable energy is not just an option but the cornerstone of power consumption for about 58,000 customers. [BNN Breaking]
Ocean at Del Mar (Joshua Brown, Unsplash)
¶ “House Speaker Wants Tax Hike For Renewable Energy In Oklahoma – Targets NextEra Energy” • House Speaker Charles McCall, reportedly “furious” over opposition by NextEra Energy to a possible ROFR bill in the legislature responded with what is seemingly an income tax relief bill, but in actuality was a major tax hike on renewable energy. [Oklahoma Energy Today]
¶ “A Warning About Radioactive Air Pollution From Pilgrim” • AG Andrea Campbell filed a civil lawsuit against Holtec, the firm decommissioning the Pilgrim nuclear plant, for releasing asbestos pollution during demolition. Asbestos is a well known airborne carcinogen that causes malignant mesothelioma, lung cancer and ovarian cancer. [CommonWealth Beacon]
Have an enjoyably surprising day.
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