Opinion:
¶ “Biodiversity Is A Global Asset That Should Be Factored Into Investment Strategies” • You may be interested in technology and decarbonization. But do you think much about biodiversity? We all are completely dependent on healthy, vibrant ecosystems for our water, food, medicines, clothes, fuel, shelter, and energy. Biodiversity is a valuable asset. [CleanTechnica]
The Biodiversity Plan (Graphic courtesy of UN)
¶ “With The Coalition’s Nuclear Fantasy Demolished By CSIRO, Labor Must Get Cracking On Renewables” • The CSIRO finds that even if we started in 2025, Australia could not realistically have a nuclear plant operational until 2040 at the earliest, small or large. This is too late. We need to act now to reduce emissions and energy costs. [RenewEconomy]
Science and Technology:
¶ “Is Climate Change Making Turbulence Worse?” • A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore experienced severe turbulence that resulted in the death of British man. Last year scientists from Reading University found that severe “clear air” turbulence had increased 55% between 1979 and 2020 in the North Atlantic. [BBC]
Singapore Airlines B777 (Amayagan, CC0 1.0)
World:
¶ “Brazil’s Flooded South Sees First Deaths From Disease, As Experts Warn Of Coming Surge In Fatalities” • Two deaths from waterborne bacterial disease were reported in southern Brazil, where floodwaters were slowly receding. Health officials warned additional fatalities were likely. Reportedly, the floods resulted partly from climate change. [ABC News]
¶ “Mercedes Orders CMBlu Energy Flow Battery For Its Plant In Rastatt, Germany” • Mercedes-Benz AG ordered an 11-MWh CMBlu Organic Solidflow battery for its Rastatt, Germany plant. The battery utilizes recyclable materials and non-flammable aqueous electrolytes. It will be used to store electricity generated by the plant’s PV solar panels. [CleanTechnica]
CMBlu flow batteries (CMBlu Energy image)
¶ “Big Batteries: Squeezing Out The Gas In Australia” • Electricity from gas peaker plants is Australia’s most costly. Gas is the main driver of the price hikes that have happened in Australia. Battery power is already replacing gas in the evening peaks, especially in Victoria. Batteries are squeezing out the gas and reducing power prices for all. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Draft National Targets Put EU Just Short Of REPowerEU” • National Energy and Climate Plans are the principal documents produced by EU Member States to detail their climate targets. National ambition is nearing what’s needed for the EU’s energy targets, but a further push is needed to close the remaining gap and accelerate deployment. [Ember]
Wind turbines (News Oresund, CC-BY-SA 2.0)
¶ “Energy Industry Urges Focus On Renewables In July Election” • The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology has embraced the Prime Minister’s announcement of a July 4 general election, viewing it as a pivotal moment for advancing the renewable energy agenda. “This general election will be make or break for the countryside.” [Energy Live News]
¶ “Extending Life Of Australia’s Biggest Coal-Fired Power Station Is ‘Deeply Disappointing’” • Environmental groups say they are “deeply disappointed” by the New South Wales government’s decision to extend the life of Australia’s biggest coal-fired power station for at least two more years. They cited consequences for renewable energy investments. [The Guardian]
Eraring power station (CSIRO, CC-BY-SA 3.0)
¶ “US Investing $3.8 Billion To Meet India’s Renewable Energy, Infrastructure Goals” • US Ambassador Eric Garcetti said the US International Development Finance Corporation is investing $3.8 billion to meet India’s renewable energy and infrastructure goals. He said the US is also supporting agricultural, healthcare, and financial services. [The News Mill]
¶ “Berlin’s Oldest Passenger Vessel Enters A New Green Era Powered By Torqeedo” • The historic vessel Kaiser Friedrich was built in 1886. The 30-meter steamship has returned to service in central Berlin. In a bid to preserve its legacy, its owners refitted the historic vessel with a modern, emission-free electric drive system by Torqeedo. [CleanTechnica]
Kaiser Friedrich (Image from Torqeedo)
US:
¶ “The Electric Car Revolution Is Still On Track, Cox Automotive Says” • Cox Automotive published its 2024 Path To EV Adoption study, which finds the electric car revolution is alive and well, despite a spate of naysayers who have been saying the opposite lately. The company says its latest research took place in the first quarter of this year. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Entergy Louisiana Approved For ‘historic’ 3-GW Of Solar Development” • Entergy Louisiana’s proposal to add up to 3 GW of economic solar power to its generation portfolio has been approved by the Louisiana Public Service Commission, marking what the utility calls the largest renewable power expansion in the state’s history. [Power Engineering]
Solar farm (Entergy Louisiana image)
¶ “50 States of Power Decarbonization Q1 2024” • The NC Clean Energy Technology Center released its Q1 2024 edition of the 50 States of Power Decarbonization. The Q1 2024 report finds that 48 states, DC, and Puerto Rico, took a total of 507 actions related to electric power decarbonization and resource planning during the quarter. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Judge Rules Exxon Can Sue Activist Shareholder Over Climate Proposal” • A federal judge in Texas said Exxon Mobil can sue to bar a climate change proposal from an activist investor, in a case that raised concerns about future shareholder resolutions. The proposal for the annual shareholder meeting calls for quicker carbon dioxide emissions reductions. [CNBC]
Have a fondly presented day.
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